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Canada is a large country.  The movement of people, goods and services is vital to our standard of living.  All Canadians depend on a safe and reliable transportation network.

Over the past decades this system of transportation has become more and more complex.  Road, rail, marine and air travel and shipping are deeply connected.  This system requires constant attention and care. 

Thousands of members of the National Union work to ensure that the transportation networks of this country - on land, water and in the air - are operating at their best.  They care about you and your family and want to provide the best service possible. 

Unfortunately, this vital infrastructure has suffered under decades of budget cuts and privatization.  The National Union is committed to restoring, expanding and enhancing our transportation system to meet the challenges of the future.

Reports

 

NAPE urges province to drop highways appeal

'These highway depots need to be reopened. This shouldn't be just about winning.' - Carol Furlong.

Big victory for highway workers in Newfoundland

'NAPE is calling on government to immediately re-open the depots they closed this spring.' - Carol Furlong.

NAPE raises concern over public safety when snowfall arrives after highway depots closed

Premature closing of highway depots meant that in some areas snow clearing operators were unavailable as they had been laid off.

NUPGE highways workers plan meeting in Ottawa

Workers face wide-range of health and safety concerns as well as attacks on job security, wages and benefits.

Big B.C. highways bonuses despite poor safety record

Private British Columbia highway contractors rewarded by Liberal government of Premier Gordon Campbell despite repeatedly failing safety inspections.

Saskatchewan law will protect snowplow operators

NDP MLA introduces private member's bill following tragic death of highways department employee Jim Gallenger.

Privatized B.C. highways need better oversight

'Ministry of Transportation needs to take back control of costs and operational outcomes to determine value for money.'

B.C. highway contractors operating unsafe vehicles

'The Campbell government is to blame for this troubling situation because it's failed to properly enforce standards.' - BCGEU president Darryl Walker

Public service workers safeguard Saskatchewan

Province-wide SGEU campaign features firefighters, highways workers, social workers and corrections workers.

Unsafe private highway trucks endanger workers and public

BCGEU calls for immediate system-wide safety audit of all maintenance vehicles

BCFL calls for review of 15-passenger 'death trap' vans

Tragic crashes in New Brunswick and British Columbia

Aging Newfoundland and Labrador ferry fleet needs attention

Vessels are accidents waiting to happen, consultant says

BCGEU asks whether highways are properly maintained

Information kit helps British Columbia drivers evaluate road maintenance

Breakthrough agreement in long B.C. highways strike

Deal with Argo Road Maintenance could set pattern for settlements with other private contractors

B.C. highway contractor guilty of using scab workers

Provincial labour board decision brought down against Emcon Services Inc.

Campbell Liberals in no rush to tighten security on ferries

Transport minister will travel overseas this fall to talk with British officials

Mediator Vince Ready tackles B.C. highway negotiations

Private contractors trying to enforce seven-year contracts and tiny pay increases on workers

Strikes by highway workers spreading in British Columbia

Two groups of BCGEU members employed by private road contractors are now off the job

Queen of the North crew should be recognized as heroes

Brave professionalism in safely evacuating 99 of 101 passengers has never been adequately acknowledged

B.C. ferry workers accept long-term contract expiring in 2012

Future negotiations will be settled by mediation and binding arbitration

B.C. highways workers ready for new round of bargaining

Leaders united on strategy to achieve fair contract settlements

B.C. Ferries cuts standards for captains in wake of sinking

Fresh controversy for privately-managed ferry system already accused of lax safety standards

Lack of truck inspectors poses danger on Ontario highways

'For the sake of public safety, those positions must be filled.' - OPSEU

Report on sinking of B.C. ferry could be out by September

Transportation Safety Board begins formal writing process this week

B.C. Ferry and Marine Workers' Union gives credit to ferry crew

Two passengers unaccounted for after B.C. Ferries' vessel sinks on West Coast

Ferry carrying 101 passengers hits ground, sinks in northern B.C.

All 101 passengers aboard Queen of the North rescued from seas in Queen Charlotte Islands

Northern B.C. ferry routes are likely to be privatized

B.C. ferries pushing ahead with 60-year Liberal privatization plan

Private B.C. ferries are a disaster waiting to happen

Rusted fire equipment poses danger on 22 ferries, says BCFMWU report