OPSEU members welcome Ford back to work with OFL rallies
OPSEU/NUPGE members rallied in cities across Ontario when Premier Ford returned to the legislature after a 5-month break.
October 2019
President's Commentary: Protests worldwide share dissatisfaction with the status quo
Despite their diversity, these cases of civil unrest are commonly rooted in deeply structural issues.
National Union Scholarship winners for 2019
"Congratulations to all the winners of our 2019 scholarships. We were very impressed with the entries we received this year and wish the winners and all the entrants the very best in their pursuit of their education and future careers." — Larry Brown, NUPGE President
HSAA gives transparent analysis of Alberta govt.’s budget
“Get ready for the fight of your life.” ― Mike Parker, HSAA President
PEI UPSE launches campaign to stop workplace violence
Workplace violence is a complex issue; however, the bottom line is that no one should have to go to work on a daily basis expecting to be assaulted.
Alberta govt. rebrands public service in yet another move that signals privatization
“If this is a signal of a cuts-and-privatization agenda, they need to prepare for the fight of their life." ― Mike Parker, HSAA President
NUPGE solidarity statement on Chilean protests
NUPGE stands in solidarity with the people of Chile, calling the conflict a cautionary tale against income inequality, austerity, privatization and oppression.
Level zero becoming the new norm for 911 calls in Ottawa
“It’s very troubling to see these gaps in our health care systems across the country continue and not be addressed. These are not new problems, and patients are being placed at risk, both in emergency and long-term care.” ― Larry Brown, NUPGE President
The results of the 2019 Federal Election are in
"All of us need to continue to work to hold the federal government accountable and to ensure that they work for the good of the many, not for the chosen few.” ― Larry Brown, NUPGE President
National Union demands stronger action on Turkey's invasion of Syria
"Syria is in turmoil. Turkey's invasion of Syria is taking us further from a peaceful resolution to the conflict. Canada should be taking stronger action to demand Turkey withdraw and to firmly assert that we are on the side of peace, democracy, and respect for international law." — Larry Brown, NUPGE President
NSGEU calls on McNeil govt. to respect collective bargaining
“By continuing to meddle with this long-standing practice, the McNeil government threatens to throw the already-overwhelmed legal system into chaos.” — Jason MacLean, NSGEU President
2019 Voter's Guide Factsheet: Anti-poverty Measures Measures
All candidates have made promises to help Canadians have more money and to combat poverty in Canada. The National Union has researched past legislation and voting records to let Canadians decide who will really help them get ahead.
2019 Voter's Guide Factsheet: LGBTQI2S Rights
National Union releases Voters' Guide factsheet on LGBTQI2S rights.
Anti-poverty Measures – Track Record & Campaign Promises
A fact sheet on the track record and campaign promises of our four main federal parties regarding anti-poverty measures.
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Public Policy - Anti-poverty Measures - FACT SHEET.pdf
2019 Voter's Guide Factsheet: Post-secondary education
Most of the political parties have a drastically different approach to post-secondary education. In this election, Canadians will be able to choose which promise is worth supporting for the future of the country.
2019 Voter's Guide Factsheet: Electoral Reform
National Union releases Voter's Guide factsheet on electoral reform.
2019 Voter’s Guide Factsheet: Rights for People with Disabilities
People with disabilities face many barriers in society. What are federal political parties proposing to enhance the full and equal participation of persons with disabilities in our society?
2019 Voter's Guide Factsheet: Immigrant and Refugee Rights
National Union releases a Voter’s Guide factsheet on Immigrant and Refugee Rights.
2019 Voter's Guide Factsheets: Seniors
As NUPGE members who work to provide services for seniors can tell you, funding has not kept pace with need.
2019 Voter's Guide Factsheet: Human Rights and Anti-racism Measures
Hate Crimes are steadily rising in Canada. What are federal political parties proposing to address this troubling trend?
2019 Voter's Guide Factsheets: Affordable Housing
40% of renters in Canada are paying rents that aren’t affordable.
MGEU taking legal action after Minister refuses to appoint Civil Service Arbitration Panel
"The National Union stands with MGEU and our members as they fight for a fair deal." — Larry Brown, NUPGE President.
2019 Voter's Guide Factsheet: National Public Child Care
With 2 out of 4 national political parties committed to universal child care, the outcome of the election could help reduce the overwhelming costs for families across the country.
Reducing the stigma of mental health
Doug Ford has publicly declared that he has “no sympathy” for people who are not criminally responsible for violent crimes due to mental illness. Ford’s solution? Lock ‘em up and throw away the key because they should be “dealt with in jail.”
Another politician found using tax havens
When the rich and powerful use tax havens to avoid paying their share, the money going into their overseas bank accounts is effectively coming from public services that could be making life easier for people who are struggling.
2019 Voter's Guide Factsheet: Women's Rights
National Union releases a Voter’s Guide factsheet on Women’s Rights.
Privatization industry gold award for P3 privatization procurement under investigation
A dodgy privatization scheme getting an award from the privatization industry is one more reminder that what’s good for the privatization industry and what’s good for the public are two very different things.
2019 Voter's Guide Factsheet: Criminal Justice
“Correctional and Probation Officers have some of the toughest jobs in Canada, and our members are proud of the work they do. But they need more support from every level of government.” ― Larry Brown, NUPGE President
2019 Voter's Guide Factsheet: Indigenous Rights
National Union releases a Voter’s Guide factsheet on Indigenous Rights.
2019 Voter's Guide Factsheet: Pharmacare
National Union releases a Voter's Guide factsheet on pharmacare. With 3 of the 4 national political parties committed to pharmacare, the outcome of this election will be critical to the future of public health care in Canada.
Important details of Queen Elizabeth II Health Centre privatization scheme kept secret
The secrecy and manipulation the report describes are all too typical of P3s and other privatization schemes.
Honouring MMIWG: Sisters in Spirit vigil, Oct. 4
“The violence experienced by Indigenous women, girls, and gender diverse people in Canada is a national tragedy. United, we will demand action on an issue that impacts us all!” — Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC)
2019 Voter's Guide Factsheets: Austerity Agenda, Privatization and Tax Fairness
“If a party isn’t willing to make the tax system fairer by making large corporations and the wealthy pay their share, people are right to ask about whether that party is serious about keeping promises to protect or enhance services.” — Larry Brown, NUPGE President.
MGEU members step up after devastating Thompson Fire
In the aftermath of a devastating fire in Thompson, Manitoba the members of the MGEU are working hard to provide support and comfort to those affected.