"Unions take on many fights that go beyond equality in the workplace. LGLBTQ2S rights, racialized workers' rights, women's rights, these are all movements we are a part of in order to eliminate discrimination and abuse." — Larry Brown, NUPGE President
Equality and Human Rights
November 22, 2017
"There must be a shift from a culture of reacting to violence in the workplace, to a culture of violence prevention." — Karen Jackson, PEI UPSE President
November 17, 2017
“These new statistics expose the grotesque and obscene failure of the global economic system. Despite all the fancy promises from our political elites, the rich are getting richer, and income inequality is growing exponentially. And what’s equally morally unconscionable is that our federal Liberal government is doing nothing to stop it.” — Larry Brown, NUPGE President
November 3, 2017
The 2017–2018 theme for the Purple Ribbon campaign looks at the power of bystanders. Don't stand by. Stand with.
November 1, 2017
“If Truth and Reconciliation mean anything to the Prime Minister, and if he is truly the feminist he professes to be, it is time to end the discrimination against First Nations women in Canada." — Elisabeth Ballermann, NUPGE Secretary-Treasurer
October 31, 2017
'"Our involvement at the international level is an important part of our labour leadership and activism." — Larry Brown, NUPGE President
October 18, 2017
Join OPSEU's Rainbow Alliance arc-en-ciel in recognizing October 19 as Spirit Day!
August 17, 2017
As trade unionists, it is our responsibility to speak out and to act against the threats and violence that come with bigotry and oppression, wherever and whenever they occur.
August 11, 2017
Public Services International, a Global Union Federation, is recognizing the contribution's of the world's young people and urging support for young workers.