“We believe that employers and Ottawa are using the import of vulnerable migrant workers to promote a low wage strategy in Canada.” - Ken Georgetti, CLC President.
International Solidarity
May 8, 2013
National Union writes Minister Kenney on behalf of Nigerian students Victoria Ordu and Favour Amadi who were given the toughest possible punishment for working at Walmart – deportation orders – while apparently Walmart faces no penalty.
May 6, 2013
Solidarity groups declare victory as René González, a member of the Cuban Five, has been given permission to serve remaining portion of his three year parole in Cuba.
May 2, 2013
Come out to this eight city tour through Manitoba and Ontario to show your support.
April 30, 2013
Your action can help make a difference for garment workers everywhere.
March 21, 2013
World Water Day is a designated United Nations day to recognize the common life sustaining resource that is our fresh water.
March 18, 2013
NUPGE encourages you to send a letter of protest by email.
February 20, 2013
"We work on behalf of our members to promote and protect their rights in the workplace but our social justice work ensures that all boats rise together - union and non-union, here in Canada and around the world."
February 1, 2013
National Union wants Harper government to join with its European counterparts in implementing an FTT.
January 31, 2013
President of the Korean Government Employees’ Union (KGEU), Kim Jungnam, went on a hunger strike on January 15 in protest of the dismissal of 137 workers, including the KGEU General Secretary and President, for their trade union activities.