Act now to shape our future, Clancy urges NUPGE

'Reject the status quo dog-eat-dog fundamentalism and join the ranks of those who yearn for a future that recognizes the value of using our common wealth for the common good' - NUPGE Convention 2010

NUPGE's national convention in Vancouver will focus on the global economic crisis and public services

'A key goal of our union in the coming years will be to reach out and engage our members in this campaign.' - James Clancy.

RCMP will finally get the legal right to form a union

Legislation will remove a longstanding RCMP Act prohibition against unionization after being declared unconstitutional in a 2009 court ruling.

OPSEU members urged to attend June 26 G-20 rally

Political and business leaders gathering in Toronto must hear a loud and clear message from the streets, 'Put people First.' - Warren (Smokey) Thomas.

Unions address health science professional shortages

Negotiations affect 17,000 professionals working in B.C. hospitals and communities.

Help celebrate National Aboriginal Day on June 21

'We value the partnerships we have formed over the years with Aboriginal workers and Aboriginal communities. - James Clancy, NUPGE president.

June 23 is United Nations Public Service Day

'Without an effective civil administration, democracy and prosperity are virtually unattainable.' - Guido Bertucci.

New safety devices to replace 'sharps' in Alberta

Change in occupational health and safety regulations takes effect on July 1.

BCGEU backs call for child safety re-screening

'There are serious gaps in the screening of adults who care for at risk children.' - Darryl Walker.

Conciliator calls Pictou employer back to table

NSGEU bargaining committee member Mike Thompson says he is positive but wary, about the development. - Updated

Bullying is the worst form of harassment at work

Caucasians reported higher levels of general workplace harassment than minorities.

NUPGE says pension reform needs to go farther

The National Union and its Components call for expansion of public pensions at P.E.I. meetings.

81% NSGEU strike vote at Sherbrooke Village

'The attitude of the employer has to change in the next set of conciliation meetings or they could be facing possible disruptions.'

Global Unions to G-20 leaders: Workers need jobs!

'There can be no sustainable recovery in the economy until there is a recovery in jobs.'

OPSEU proud sponsor of Mariposa Folk Festival

Famous Canadian festival marks 50th anniversary July 9-11 in Orillia.

College workers vote in favour of strike mandate

Approximately 1,600 workers at Red River College and Assiniboine Community College can now set strike date if remaining bargaining sessions fail.

Vancouver trade union rally planned for June 23

All trade unionists and supporters invited to turn out on eve of G-20 meetings in Toronto.

Hundreds of Manitoba workers stage rally for justice

'These workers do an incredible job under unbelievably difficult circumstances each and every day, but they have reached a breaking point.' - Peter Olfert.

'Supercorp' privatization will backfire on McGuinty

OPSEU and SEP join forces to alert voters to dangers of selling off any portion of Ontario's cash cow Crown corporations.

BCGEU says it's time to rebuild the public service

B.C. government announces there will be no further public sector layoffs.

NAPE retirement home workers ratify big raises

Most employees of Mountain View Estates to receive 50% raises over for years plus significant improvements in benefits.

HSAA urges members to attend health meetings

Meetings planned across the province to gather information on reforming the Alberta Health Act.

N.B. health professionals launch equality campaign

'EQUAL is an iconic word in New Brunswick ... We can make EQUAL/Égalité work for us.' - NBUPPE.

Settlement with Burnaby Children’s Centres Society

Wage increases totalling 9% by 2014 and numerous other contract improvements.

Guest Commentary: Forgery, murder, deception - the Canada-Colombia free trade agreement.

The Conservative government has an official tough on crime stance. Yet, it is cozying up - and providing a clear reward - to one of the most brutal regimes on the planet.