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Workers' Health and Safety Measures and Working from Home	Workers' Health and Safety Protections and Working from Home.pdf5.54 MB	2020-10	This paper analyzes the application of health and safety legislative frameworks to working from home arrangements. By surveying Canadian legislation, case law, government guidelines, and other examples of unique employment contexts, the paper seeks to help workers and their unions identify potential areas of concern for health and safety protection in working from home arrangements.
Domestic Violence and the Workplace: How Non-Canadian Jurisdictions Have Implemented Workplace Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence	Domestic Violence and the Workplace How Non-Canadian Jurisdictions Have Implemented Workplace Protections.pdf1.07 MB	2020-09	This paper is a survey of how non-Canadian jurisdictions have implemented protections, especially job-protected leaves, for victims of domestic violence in the workplace. By examining different international models, this paper seeks to illustrate potential policy options and best practices. In addition, it aims to provide critical commentary to help identify potential gaps or issues with the effectiveness of certain legislative schemes meant to help victims of DV at work.
Working From Home: Considerations for Unions	Working from Home Considerations for Unions4 MB	2020-07
Submission on the Consultation on Strengthening Corporate Beneficial Ownership Transparency in Canada	NUPGE submission to beneficial ownership consultations.pdf562.28 KB	2020-04	This publication was submitted to the federal government's consultation on Comments on Strengthening Corporate Beneficial Ownership Transparency in Canada in April 2020. In it, NUPGE calls on the federal government to create  apublicly accessible registry (or registries) of beneficial owners.
Pamphlet: Trade and Investment Agreements and the Threat to Public Services	Pamphlet: Trade and Investment Agreements and the Threat to Public Services1.92 MB	2020-03	A short pamphlet summarizing how trade and investment
Comments on the Exposure Draft of Section PS 3160, Public Private Partnerships	NUPGE submission to consultations on PSAB rules for P3s.pdf407.24 KB	2020-03	Comments on the Exposure Draft of Section PS 3160, Public Private Partnerships
Privatization Overview	Privatization Overview (PDF)756.8 KB	2020-02	An overview of privatization and its impacts.
Trade and Investment Agreements and the Threat to Public Services	Backgrounder: Trade and Investment Agreements and the Threat to Public Services725.44 KB	2020-02	An overview of how international trade and investment agreements pose a threat to public services.
Diversity and Inclusion in Our Unions: Women Workers	Diversity and Inclusion in Our Unions - Women Workers.pdf460.16 KB	2020-02	A publication on women workers in our Diversity and Inclusion in Our Unions series.	Diversity and Inclusion in Our Unions
Domestic Violence, Workers, and Workplaces	Domestic Violence at Work Backgrounder - Revised (002).pdf436.66 KB	2020-02	A backgrounder on how domestic violence affects workers and workplaces.
Environmental and Climate Change: A Gender Perspective	Environmental and Climate Change - A Gender Perspective.pdf495.48 KB	2020-02	A backgrounder on the gendered impacts of environmental and climate change, and women's contributions to sustainability.
Valuing Indigenous Knowledge	Backgrounder-We Must Act-8-Indigenous Knowledge.pdf740.72 KB	2020-02		We Must Act for an Environmentally Sustainable Future
Diversity and Inclusion in Our Unions: An introduction	Diversity and Inclusion in Our Unions - An introduction.pdf588.63 KB	2020-02	The first publication in the Diversity and Inclusion in Our Unions series.	Diversity and Inclusion in Our Unions
Myths about Tax Cuts	Briefing - Myths About Tax Cuts - November 2019.pdf152.74 KB	2020-02	This paper debunks the myths that surround tax cuts.
The National Union Will Be Part of the Solution	Backgrounder-We Must Act-12-NUPGE.pdf547.03 KB	2020-02		We Must Act for an Environmentally Sustainable Future
We Are Treating the Oceans As Garbage Dumps	Backgrounder-We Must Act-5-Oceans.pdf632.57 KB	2020-02		We Must Act for an Environmentally Sustainable Future
The Public Sector Will Be Part of the Solution	Backgrounder-We Must Act-11-Public Sector.pdf524.24 KB	2020-02		We Must Act for an Environmentally Sustainable Future
We Are Depleting the Soil	Backgrounder-We Must Act-7-Soil.pdf543.39 KB	2020-02		We Must Act for an Environmentally Sustainable Future
Governments Must Take Action	Backgrounder-We Must Act-10-Governments.pdf566.58 KB	2020-02		We Must Act for an Environmentally Sustainable Future
Criminal Justice – Track Record & Campaign Promises	Public Services - Criminal Justice - FACT SHEET.pdf101 KB	2020-02	Track record and campaign promises about Criminal Justice by all four major federal parties.
Why Unions Matter winner colouring book	Unions_Matter_colouring_book.pdf644.48 KB	2020-02		Why Unions Matter
2015 Federal Election Voting Guide	2015_elxn_voting_guide_party_platforms.pdf612.14 KB	2020-02	The 2015 Federal Election Voting Guide.
Sisterhood is a Powerful Thing: Why Every Union Needs an Active Women's Committee	Sisterhood is a Powerful Thing.pdf94.74 KB	2020-02	This educational leaflet is designed to promote and strengthen Women's Committees in unions. This leaflet explains that women's committees are an essential factor in reaching our goal of creating stronger unions by empowering individuals and building solidarity. At the same time, women's committees bring us closer to our shared principles of equality, justice and fairness for all. Find out why every union needs an active women's committee by reading this pamphlet.
Rights for People with Disabilities	Rights for People With Disabilities.pdf590.99 KB	2019-12	A publication on rights for people with disabilities in our Diversity and Inclusion in Our Unions series.	Diversity and Inclusion in Our Unions
Air Pollution is Killing Us	Backgrounder-We Must Act-3-Air Pollution.pdf713.58 KB	2019-11		We Must act for an Environmentally Sustainable Future
The Fight for Environmental Sustainability is Also the Struggle for Equality	Backgrounder-We Must Act-9-Equality.pdf636.23 KB	2019-11		We Must Act for an Environmentally Sustainable Future
A New Wave of Mass Extinctions	Backgrounder-We Must Act-6-Extinction.pdf572.99 KB	2019-11		We Must Act for an Environmentally Sustainable Future
Our Forests Are Threatened	Backgrounder-We Must Act-4-Forests.pdf622.13 KB	2019-11		We Must Act for an Environmentally Sustainable Future
Climate Change is Real	Backgrounder-We Must Act-2-Climate Change.pdf631.52 KB	2019-11		We Must Act for an Environmentally Sustainable Future
Home Care Privatization	Home Care Privatization Nov2019.pdf384.18 KB	2019-11	A report on home care privatization looking at the problems, how it is being done and who profits from it.
Introduction	We Must All Act for an Environmentally Sustainable Future -- an Introduction.542.05 KB	2019-11		We Must All Act for an Environmentally Sustainable Future
Transgender and Gender-Expansive Rights Are Human Rights	Transgender and Gender-Expansive Rights Are Human Rights.pdf781.22 KB	2019-11	A publication on transgender and gender-expansive rights in our Diversity and Inclusion in Our Unions series.	Diversity and Inclusion in Our Unions
Issues Facing Women Workers in Canada	Issues Facing Women Workers.pdf527.72 KB	2019-11
The National Union and the Global Union Movement	The National Union and the Global Union Movement.pdf424.91 KB	2019-11
NUPGE Annual Report: 2018 in Review	2018 in Review.pdf549.15 KB	2019-10	This report outlines the work of the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) for 2018.
Post-secondary Education – Track Record & Campaign Promises	Public Services - Post-secondary Education - FACT SHEET.pdf100.33 KB	2019-10	A fact sheet our four main federal parties' track record and campaign promises regarding post-secondary education.
Anti-poverty Measures– Track Record & Campaign Promises	Public Policy - Anti-poverty Measures - FACT SHEET.pdf101.85 KB	2019-10	A fact sheet our four main federal parties' track record and campaign promises regarding anti-poverty measures.
Electoral Reform – Track Record & Campaign Promises	Public Policy - Electoral Reform - FACT SHEET.pdf94.21 KB	2019-10	A fact sheet our four main federal parties' track record and campaign promises regarding Electoral Reform.
LGBTQI2S Rights – Track Record & Campaign Promises	Human Rights - LGBTQI2S Rights.pdf103.24 KB	2019-10	A fact sheet on the track record and campaign promises of our four main federal parties regarding LGBTQI2S Rights.
Immigrant and Refugee Rights – Track Record & Campaign Promises	Human Rights - Immigrant and Refugee Rights.pdf98.88 KB	2019-10	A fact sheet on the track record and campaign promises of the four major federal parties on immigrant and refugee rights.
Affordable Housing – Track Record & Campaign Promises	Public Policy - Affordable Housing - FACT SHEET.pdf98.85 KB	2019-10	A fact sheet on the track record and campaign promises of the four major federal parties on affordable housing.
National Public Child Care – Track Record & Campaign Promises	Public Services - Child Care - FACT SHEET.pdf98.67 KB	2019-10	A fact sheet on the track record and campaign promises of the four major federal parties on National Public Child Care.
Rights for People with Disabilities – Track Record & Campaign Promises	Human Rights - Rights for People with Disabilities.pdf102.24 KB	2019-10	A fact sheet on the track record and campaign promises of the four major federal parties regarding the rights for people with disabilities.
Seniors – Track Record & Campaign Promises	Public Services - Seniors - FACT SHEET.pdf101.11 KB	2019-10	A fact sheet on the track record and campaign promises of the four major federal parties regarding seniors.
Anti-racism Measures – Track Record & Campaign Promises	Human Rights - Anti-racism Measures.pdf100.2 KB	2019-10	A fact sheet on the track record and campaign promises of the four major federal parties on anti-racism measures.
Indigenous Rights – Track Record & Campaign Promises	Human Rights - Indigenous Rights.pdf103.38 KB	2019-09	Track record and campaign promises about Indigenous Rights by all four major federal parties.
Pharmacare – Track Record & Campaign Promises	Public Services - Pharmacare - FACT SHEET.pdf334.86 KB	2019-09	The track record and campaign promises about Pharmacare for all four major federal parties.
Income Inequality – Track Record & Campaign Promises	ATN Key Issues - Income Inequality.pdf97.7 KB	2019-09	Income Inequality – Track Record & Campaign Promises fact sheet.
Labour Rights – Track Record & Campaign Promises	ATN Key Issues - Labour Rights.pdf101.64 KB	2019-09	Labour Rights – Track Record & Campaign Promises fact sheet.
Austerity Agenda – Track Record & Campaign Promises	ATN Key Issues - Austerity Agenda.pdf97.95 KB	2019-09	Austerity Agenda – Track Record & Campaign Promises fact sheet.
Tax Fariness – Track Record & Campaign Promises	ATN Key Issues - Tax Fairness.pdf343.69 KB	2019-09	Tax Fariness – Track Record & Campaign Promises fact sheet.
Privatization – Track Record & Key Issues	ATN Key Issues - Privatization.pdf335.37 KB	2019-09	Privatization – Track Record & Key Issues fact sheet.
Environment and Climate Change – Track Record & Campaign Promises	Human_Rights_Environment_and_Climate_Change.pdf100.74 KB	2019-09	Environment and Climate Change – Track Record & Campaign Promises
2019 Federal Election Voter's Guide	2019 Federal Election Voter's Guide.pdf705.27 KB	2019-09
Women’s Rights – Track Record & Campaign Promises	Human Rights - Women's Rights.pdf100.51 KB	2019-09	Track record and campaign promises about Women's Rights by all four major federal parties.
Letter on the federal government's Social Finance Fund and privatization	2019, July 3 MP Duclos Social Finance Fund and IRP.pdf163.13 KB	2019-07	There are fears that the federal government's Social Finance Fund will be used to subsidize privatization schemes like Social Impact Bonds. This letter from NUPGE President Larry Brown to Jean-Yves Duclos, the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development asks the Minister to respond to comments that appear to originate with federal officials in recent media reports on the Social Finance Fund.
No Sweat: Changing Our Clothes to Change Lives	no_sweat.pdf186.47 KB	2019-06	A sweatshop is a work environment where employees toil for long hours in unsafe conditions for low pay.  Sweatshop conditions are the norm in the apparel industry around the world and exist globally in many sectors.  It doesn't have to be this way.  Around the world, garment workers are organizing in their workplaces and communities to improve working conditions and end sweatshop abuses.  One of the best ways for us to support these workers is to become more conscious of what we buy and how it is made.  Better still we can change how our employers or governments purchase clothes and goods a
A New Canada Community Services Transfer–Strengthened by a New Canada Community Services Act	A New Canada Community Services Transfer and Act.pdf449.74 KB	2019-04
Pharmacare: Prescription for Change!	Pharmacare Prescription for change 1.pdf800.27 KB	2019-04
Universal Health Care on Trial	Universal Health Care on Trial.pdf214.91 KB	2018-04
Medavie Blue Cross	Medavie Briefing Note final.pdf264.75 KB	2018-03
A look back at 2017: NUPGE Annual Report	2017 in Review.pdf372.29 KB	2017-12	This report outlines the work of the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) for 2017.
Women Empowering Women	Women_Empowering_Women.pdf373.15 KB	2017-11	This leaflet describes the need for support of women in communitites across Canada.  It takes stock of the continued inequity faced by women and reflects on the challenges faced by Women's Centres and the services they offer 24/7.  Finally it is a call to recognize the hard work done by staff and the need for government action to support the workers and these services.
Universal health care on trial	Universal Health Care on Trial - Oct 2017 (003).pdf214.94 KB	2017-11	A case before the British Columbia Supreme Court, Cambie Surgeries Corporation. v. British Columbia (Attorney General), could lead to a 2-tier health care system in Canada. This report looks at the history of the case, the reasons the case is taking so long, and what the case means for Canadians. The report also looks at some of the problems with private for-profit health care.
The Cold Hard Facts about Women's Economic Well-Being in Canada	Cold Hard Facts.pdf652.29 KB	2017-11	This pamphlet looks at seven facts that affect women and their economic well-being.  These facts include pay inequity, lack of child care and the economic effects of caregiving on women.
Ever Forward: NUPGE Women's Committee	Ever Forward NUPGE Womens Committee.pdf302.38 KB	2017-11	The National Union has a proud history of working for and promoting women's rights and equality.  Aiding the National Union in its work on issues affecting women within Canada and around the world, is its Advisory Committee on Women's Issues (ACWI).  Established in 1976 as the National Union's Human Rights (Women's Rights) Committee, the ACWI has addressed many issues including pay equity, women's leadership, child care, women health, life/work balance and violence against women.  Ever Forward provides an overview of the work done by the National Union and the ACWI over the past de
Canada & ILO Convention No. 98 It's Time to Sign	Canada and ILO Convention 98 It is time to sign.pdf1.66 MB	2017-11		Canadian Labour Rights Foundation
Collective Bargaining in Canada: Human Right or Canadian Illusion	Collective Bargaining in Canada 2nd Edition.pdf425.76 KB	2017-11
Canada's Shameful Secret	Canadas Shameful Secret Backgrounder.pdf89.32 KB	2017-11	Canada is one of the few countries in the world that has yet to ratify all eight of the international standards recognized as being fundamental to the rights of human beings at work.  These are the eight fundamental Conventions of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and are recognized as being fundamental to the rights of human beings at work which have been ratified by the overwhelming majority of ILO member States.  Unfortunately, Canada has yet to ratify those Conventions governing forced labour, the minimum age for working and the right to collective bargaining.
2015 New Labour Trilogy Forum Report	CFLR new labour trilogy forum.pdf585.67 KB	2017-11		Canadian Foundation for Labour Rights
The Labour Movement After Fraser	The Labour Movement After Fraser.pdf696.05 KB	2017-11	The Labour Movement after Fraser is a report of a seminar held May 30, 2011 on the Supreme Court of Canada decision on AG of Ontario v. Fraser.	Canadian Foundation of Labour Rights
Labour Rights Are Human Rights	Labour_Rights_Are_Human_Rights.pdf257.47 KB	2017-11	This primer frames labour rights as a critical component of human rights helping to protect and promote the social and economic well-being of the human population.  It examines how the erosion of labour rights weakens democracy and threatens the economic prosperity of a nation.
Pensions Manual, Fourth Edition	Pensions Manual January 2008.pdf816.33 KB	2017-11	The manual is an easy-to-use guide including much of what you need to know about pensions and retirement from a union perspective and a valuable resource to help educate activists in the field of pensions.  The 170-page manual contains 14 chapters covering a variety of pension's topics.
Our Kids Gotta Come First	Our Kids Gotta Come First Web Version.pdf443.31 KB	2017-11	This leaflet stresses the need for a universal early learning and child care program in Canada.  Research shows that access to quality learning and child care enhances children's development in every way — intellectually, physically, emotionally and linguistically. As well, an early learning and child care program creates jobs and economic activiity at the community level as the majority of child care dollars are spent locally and invested in people since the sector is labour intensive.
Probation and Parole	Probation_and_Parole_Officers.pdf207.35 KB	2017-11	Probation and Parole Officers are mandated with protecting the public, rehabilitating the offender and ensuring that justice is served.  They are integral parts of the entire process an offender passes through — from pre-trail to post-sentencing.  All of this would be a tall order under the best circumstances.  Unfortunately, the system in Canada is not operating as well as it should.	Protecting Our Communities
Adult Corrections Officers	Adult_Corrections_Officers.pdf190.5 KB	2017-11	Correctional Officers of this country walk into an environment comprised of people who have been convicted of breaking the law with not much more than their courage, convictions and intelligence.  It is time we all recognize that jails that support both the workers and inmates are essential for a society to deal effectively with crime.	Safer Communities
Youth Workers	Youth_Workers.pdf148.99 KB	2017-11	Youth Correctional Professionals juggle the roles of social worker, counselor, educator, advocate, jailer and supervisor.  It is a tough job that is being made more difficult by federal and provincial governments.  Change is needed not just for the workers in the sector but also for the young offenders, their families and for protecting our communities.	Safer Communities
Workers' Bill of Rights	Bill of Rights Pledge.pdf69.78 KB	2017-08	Are you concerned about the erosion of collective bargaining rights of working people in Canada and committed to reversing this dangerous trend?  If so, then make sure you get the elected leaders in your community to sign the Workers’ Bill of Rights, a pledge affirming that all workers have the right to join a union and bargain collectively.
National Union Pension Conference Report	2017 Pension Conference report - final.pdf191.92 KB	2017-07	Report from the National Union Pension Conference, February 2017.
NUPGE Submission on the Canada Infrastructure Bank, May 2017	NUPGE Submission on Bill C44 May 19 2017.pdf526.75 KB	2017-05	NUPGE's submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance and the Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce on the problems with the proposed legislation to set up the Canada Infrastructure Bank in Division 18 of Bill C-44, the 2017 budget implementation bill.
Protecting public services 5 point plan	protecting_public_services_5_point_plan.pdf75.82 KB	2017-04	How to protect public services.
Privatization by Stealth - The Truth about Social Impact Bonds	Privatization-by-Stealth-Oct-2016.pdf262.36 KB	2016-10	NUPGE's updated report on Social Impact Bonds explains how they work and how they will harm public services and increase costs. The report also provides information on research that found that, even if Social Impact Bonds work as claimed, the costs will exceed any possible savings. Updated October 2016.
Letter to Minister Mihychuk banning asbestos	asbestos_-_clancy_letter_to_minister_mihychuk.pdf24.66 KB	2016-04
Colleges and Institutes Canada - Essential Skills Social Pilot	foi_sib.pdf338.34 KB	2016-03	SIB repayment grid for Colleges and Institutes Social Impact Pilot
Pension Basics Webinar Series	pension_webinar_pamphlet.pdf1.46 MB	2016-03	This pamphlet summaries the NUPGE's webinar series on pensions. There will be 5 webinars:  Canada’s retirement system Plan funding and the role of the actuary Pension investment Pension law Capital Stewardship	Pension Basica Webinar Series
Community Service Workers Conference Report	csw_heart_of_community_conference_report_web.pdf453.71 KB	2015-12
Three Ways Unions Matter	3_ways_unions_matter.pdf85.23 KB	2015-07	A Young Person Graphically Organizes Three Ways Unions Matter, by Nicholas LeBlanc	Why Unions Matter Contest
Guide to Negotiating Essential Services	guide_to_negotiating_essential_services.pdf63.44 KB	2015-05	This is a guide to aid NUPGE Components in negotiating fair and reasonable Essential Services language in the event of a labour disputre.
The Harper Casebook	harper_casebook_web.pdf1.88 MB	2015-04	A quick review of the kind of government Stephen Harper has given us during his three terms as prime minister of Canada.
Unions Matter: A Reader, Volume Two	um_unions_matter_vol_2_web.pdf6.66 MB	2015-03	Volume 2 of Unions Matter:A Reader contains the next 25 very good reasons that unions matter.  This volume contains quips, quotes and poems from people like Bono, Bruce Springsteen and Jay Leno.	Unions Matter: A Reader
Who Watches the Watchers: Bill C-51	who_watches_the_watchers_bill_c51_web_version.pdf214.2 KB	2015-02	This publication outlines problems contained in the federal Conservative government's new, and far reaching, anti-terrorism bill. Bill C-51 lacks oversight and review mechanisms while giving increased powers to Canada's security agencies. Find out why Bill C-51 is such a dangerous piece of legislation.
ILO and the Right to Strike Letter to Federal Labour Minister	ilo_-_defend_right_to_strike_fed_lab_minister.pdf12.27 KB	2015-02
ILO and the Right to Strike provincial and territorial labour minister letter	ilo_-_defend_right_to_strike_prov_lab_minister.pdf12.83 KB	2015-02
Black History Month (February)	Black_History_Month_Poster_0.pdf618.39 KB	2015-02		Posters for People
Louis Fournier tribute	louis_tribute_en_and_fr_web_0.pdf406.18 KB	2015-01	Louis Fournier.  1948-2014 A personal remembrance by James Clancy
International Conference on New Forms of Privatization - Conference Report	pr_new_forms_of_privatization_conference_report.pdf4.43 MB	2014-12	Conference Report outlines tricks of privatization industry and tactics to fight back. "Fighting privatization will not be easy. But as we learned during the International Conference on the New Forms of Privatization, it's a fight that we can and will win," says NUPGE National President James Clancy.
International Conference on the New Forms of Privatization Report	pr_new_forms_of_privatization_conference_report_web.pdf804.4 KB	2014-11	Conference Report outlines tricks of privatization industry and tactics to fight back. "Fighting privatization will not be easy. But as we learned during the International Conference on the New Forms of Privatization, it's a fight that we can and will win," says NUPGE National President James Clancy.
Pharmacare: The right prescription	medicare_2.0_-_pharmacare_leaflet.pdf378.95 KB	2014-11	Why don't we have a national pharmacare program yet?	Medicare 2.0 Expand. Improve
Long-term care: Here's to life	medicare_2.0_-_long-term_care_leaflet.pdf352.37 KB	2014-11		Medicare 2.0 Expand. Improve
Home care: So good to be home	medicare_2.0_-_home_care.pdf552.8 KB	2014-11	Why don't we have a national home care program yet?	Medicare 2.0 Expand. Improve
Key Findings of the Quality of Women's Lives Survey	key_findings_quality_of_womens_lives_survey_updated_2013_website_version.pdf1.34 MB	2014-09	The Quality of Women's Lives project focuses on the issue of life/work balance and the additional stresses women face balancing their family responsibilites with their workplace responsibilities.  The National Union conducted a survey which identified the reality that women are experiencing increased stress juggling issues such as child care and elder care, growing personal and health concerns, workplace pressures and economic insecurity.  The Key Findings of the Quality of Women's Lives Survey is a compilation of the results of the survey as well as the latest research st
Trading Up: NUPGE Trade Backgrounder	trading_up_nupge_trade_backgrounder.pdf242.61 KB	2014-09	When discussing various national and international trade agreements the alphabet soup of acronyms and range of issues quickly becomes confusing.  However, it is important that Canadians understand what our government is negotiating in our name and what the impact of these agreements will be on our economy, democracy and society.  This background document provides and introduction and overview of four of the most important agreements: The World Trade Organization's General Agreement on Trade in Services; Continental Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP); The Trade, Investment and Labour
Scary Business: Trade Investment Labour Mobility Agreement	tilma_scary_business.pdf1.9 MB	2014-09	The Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement (TILMA) was initiated by the governments of Alberta and British Columbia in April 2006.  An inter-provincial trade agreement designed to "free" trade and commerce between the two provinces. TILMA is clearly of business, by business and for business. " Its sweeping  provisions impact almost everything our governments do, and affect every level of government as well as hospitals and school boards. The two provinces are already talking about expanding the agreement across the country.
Submission to the Parliamentary Committee on the Review of the Progress in Implementing the 2004 Health Accord	submission_re_the_progress_of_the_2004_health_accord_web_version.pdf92.67 KB	2014-06	Submission by the National Union to the Parliamentary Committee on the Review of the Progress in Implementing the 2004 Health Accord.  National Union members who work in health care have a wealth of experience and knowledge and an important perspective on the implementation of the 2004 Health Accord. The document presents comments and recommendations in the spirit of helping to improve and expand upon Canada's crown jewel of public programs - Medicare.
Net Neutrality and Digital Democracy	digital_democracy.pdf649.56 KB	2014-06	Some corporations want to create a two-tier Internet that would allow them to slow or even block content that is not in their corporate interests.  This issue is called Network Neutrality the "principle that all Internet traffic be treated equally, regardless of origin, destination, or application type."  This is not an issue solely about corporate profit or the growing power of telecommunications companies - it is also about the rights of citizens to exercise control over one of the greatest innovations in communications history.  Should these companies succeed, it will undermine the Inter
Canada's Medicare System: Building on the Legacy	building_on_the_legacy.pdf658.99 KB	2014-06	Our Medicare is the triumph of values and economics.  It provides all Canadians with equal access to care on the basis of need, not wealth, privilege or status.  A large majority of Canadians are highly satisfied with the quality and standard of care Medicare gives them. Over the last 40 years our Medicare has served us very well. Our Medicare is worth celebrating and defending.  But more than that, our Medicare is, quite simply, a good and sensible idea that works.  But there is room for improvement.
The Internet: Accessibility & Net Neutrality	net_neutrality.pdf147.54 KB	2014-06	Access to the Internet is rapidly becoming a necessity for many in the developed and developing world. In a very real way access to the Internet, in particular the high-speed broadband capability, is becoming yet another defining factor between the world's haves and have-nots.  This digital divide exists both between countries and within a country.
Community-based Social Services	canada_social_transfer_social_services_1.pdf104.01 KB	2014-06	Federal transfer payments to the provinces, through the Canada Health Transfer (CHT) and the Canada Social Transfer (CST), help fund public Medicare, post-secondary education and other important public services.  These important blocks of funding will be re-negotiated in 2014 by Harper and the Premiers. We need to ensure these transfers are protected and strengthened.  The three fact sheets look at the facts and importance of these transfers for Public Post-Secondary Education, Community-based Social Services and Medicare.	Canada Transfer Fact Sheet
Our Medicare	canada_health_transfer.pdf69.96 KB	2014-06	Federal transfer payments to the provinces, through the Canada Health Transfer (CHT) and the Canada Social Transfer (CST), help fund public Medicare, post-secondary education and other important public services.  These important blocks of funding will be re-negotiated in 2014 by Harper and the Premiers. We need to ensure these transfers are protected and strengthened.  The three fact sheets look at the facts and importance of these transfers for Public Post-Secondary Education, Community-based Social Services and Medicare.	Canada Transfer Fact Sheet
Public Post-Secondary Education	canada_social_transfer_education_1.pdf126.62 KB	2014-06	Federal transfer payments to the provinces, through the Canada Health Transfer (CHT) and the Canada Social Transfer (CST), help fund public Medicare, post-secondary education and other important public services.  These important blocks of funding will be re-negotiated in 2014 by Harper and the Premiers. We need to ensure these transfers are protected and strengthened.  The three fact sheets look at the facts and importance of these transfers for Public Post-Secondary Education, Community-based Social Services and Medicare.	Canada Social Transfer
Robin Hood Was Right	robin_hood_tax_leaflet_1.pdf615.94 KB	2014-06	There are creative ideas and policies that can make the international financial system more secure AND pay for public services AND fight climate change-abroad and at home! The Robin Hood Tax is a proposal for a tiny tax (as low as 0.05%) on trades in stocks, bonds, currencies, "derivatives" and other financial products. It would NOT affect ordinary consumers. It also could generate billions internationally to fight global poverty, and fund global public goods, such as health care, and to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Here They Go Again! Negotiating Federal Transfers to the Provinces	here_they_go_again_4web.pdf746.76 KB	2014-06	In 2014 the federal Health Accord regarding the funding of the Canada Health Transfer (CHT) and, by extension, the Canada Social Transfer (CST), came up for renegotiation.  Unfortunately, many of our politicians and business leaders want to cut these transfers and cut those services.  We have had decades of tax cuts, tax breaks, deregulation, privatization and it brought our economy and our nation to the brink.
A People's Contract: Medicare Pledge	medicare_pledge.pdf449.69 KB	2014-06	A tool to be used during election campaigns asking candidates for public office to pledge to make health care a priority issue.  Candidates declare their support and, if elected, commitment to work for the implementation of three items of a health care agenda:  1) an end to the expansion of private, for profit, health care; 2) improving and expanding Senior Care services; and 3) the establishment of a national PharmaCare program to cover not just catastrophic medications but all medically necessary drugs.
Summary of Current Charter Challenges Impacting on Union Security in Canada	Edition No 10 Summary of current cases May 2016 (002).pdf224.22 KB	2014-06	This publication provides a summary of cases before the courts that challenge labour laws on the basis that they violate Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms.  It provides summaries of some 27 Charter challenges and is divided into three sections: challenges heard by the Supreme Court of Canada and decisions are pending; current challenges before the Courts; and, challenges where a final decision has been rendered in the last two years, either by the Supreme Court of Canada, or a lower Court and the decision was not appealed.	Canadian Foundation for Labour Rights
Government Wrongs. Don't Change Our Rights.	government_wrongs.pdf84.53 KB	2014-06	This pamphlet provides a summary of a March 2012 International Labour Organization report reviewing the extent of Canada’s compliance to the ILO’s most fundamental Convention – No. 87, Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organize.  The report cites over 20 instances where governments across Canada have refused to change labour laws the ILO has ruled in the past to be not in compliance with Convention No. 87.	Canadian Foundation for Labour Rights
A Plan for Pensions	a_plan_for_pensions.pdf365.43 KB	2014-06	This pamphlet, published under the auspices of the National Union's Action on Retirees' Concerns (NUARC) Committee, offers a realistic, affordable and effective plan to rebuild and reform Canada's pension system.
Freedom of Association, the Right to Bargain Collectively and the Right to Organize	cflr_paper_freedom_of_association.pdf109.37 KB	2014-06	This paper provides an historical overview the scope of protection of workers' rights provided by Canadian courts in their interpretation of section 2(d) – freedom of association of Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms.	Canadian Foundation for Labour Rights
Right to Work Laws are All Wrong	right_to_work_laws_web_version.pdf315.06 KB	2014-06	This is a pamphlet summarizing NUPGE's research paper and counters the corporate myths behind 'right to work' legislation.  It concludes the 'right to work laws only create more income inequality, not more jobs.
Right to Work Laws	right_to_work_backgrounder.pdf78.52 KB	2014-06	This primer counters all the myths surrounding 'Right to Work'' laws. Contrary to what the name suggests, 'Right to Work' laws have nothing to do with the right to paid employment. Instead, what they really do is make it easier for corporations to drive down wages for all workers. That’s why those who’ve seen what they do call them “Right to Work for Less” laws.
The Real Cost of Communicating	the_real_cost_of_communicating.pdf2.65 MB	2014-06	The first in the Smart Money: Consumer self-defense for times like these, The Real Cost of Communicating is a 12-page pamphlet detailing the struggles consumers are having with the telecommunications industry as well as their own government in Ottawa. The Smart Money series provides straightforward yet critical information on issues like these that families face today — and advice on how the public can fight back.	Smart Money
Scavengers in the Debit Crisis: Payday Loans	scavengers_in_the_debt_crisis_payday_loans.pdf2.93 MB	2014-06	Another pamphlet in the NUPGE series: Smart Money: Consumer self-defense for times like these. Scavengers in the debt crisis exposes the predatory nature of the Pay Day Loan industry in Canada. The piece explains the regulations by province, if any, to ensure readers understand what the companies can charge.
Surviving the Credit Crunch	surviving_the_credit_crunch_0.pdf3.71 MB	2014-06	The third piece in the consumer advocacy series Smart Money: Consumer self-defense for times like these. Surviving the Credit Crunch takes a look at the debt load of Canadians as they try to recover from the 2008 recession. Debt is at an all-time high for Canadians and corportions are making a killing from us. From the gouging interest rates charged by banks and credit card companies to ever-rising ATM fess to predatory loans, this publication lays out the problems but also provides way people can fight back.
Top 10 Reasons to Worry About Social Impact Bonds	top_10_reasons_to_worry_about_sib_for_web.pdf246.91 KB	2014-06	Social Impact Bonds are another way for governments to borrow money without it showing up on the books as debt.  IN the process social services are privatized with investor profits and the new layers of bureaucracy Social Impact Bonds require pushing up costs.  Because the intermediary organizations providing services must make a profit for investors, those most in need will have nowhere to go if it is too difficult or too expensive to help them.
New Forms of Privatization	New-Forms-of-Privatization-2016.pdf240.94 KB	2014-06	Since privatization first reared its ugly head, there has been a constant push to find new ways for the private sector to make money from public services. This report provides details of what new forms of privatization and what we can do to fight them.
Unions Matter: A Reader, Volume One	unions_matter_a_reader_volume_1_0.pdf1.06 MB	2014-06	For many people and for many reasons: unions matter! Volume One of Unions Matter:  A reader contains a collection of work from a variety of sources telling the story of the power of unions and their members.  The writings come from authors, poets, activists and singer-songwriters sharing why unions matter to them.  The reader also contains some of the work from the Why Unions Matter contest winners.	Unions Matter: A Reader
Income Inequality in Atlantic Canada	fairness_express_final_report_atlantic_email1.pdf912.39 KB	2014-06	The final report of the East Coast portion of the Fairness Express campaign, Income Inequality in Atlantic Canada details some of the many consequences of rising income inequality as discovered by NUPGE activists as they visited more than 30 communities in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. Across the region, the activists people concerned about rising income inequality but unsure how it can be reduced, giving the activists a chance to engage in more than 3,000 one-to-one conversations about the ATN analysis.
Privatization: Same Old Game. Brand New Threats!	privatization_same_old_game_web_version.pdf370.97 KB	2014-06	Privatization is about corporations making a profit from public services. That doesn't change with new forms of privatization. This pamphlet looks at what behind new forms of privatization, what they look like and what we can do to fight them.
Social Impact Bonds: A New Way to Privatize Public Services	social_impact_bonds.pdf40.77 KB	2014-06	Governments across Canada and around the world are using Social Impact Bonds to privatize public services. This report looks at the problems, the costs, and the loss of accountability that come with Social Impact Bonds.
Mowed Down: Dismantling the Canadian Wheat Board. Who Will Really Reap the Rewards	mowed_down_dismantling_the_canadian_wheat_board.pdf220.34 KB	2014-06	For 77 years the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) ensured Canadian grain farmers got the best possible price for their crops. Even though a majority of farmers wanted to keep the CWB, the Conservative government dismantled it. Mowed Down explains why.
Fact 4 Summary of Legislation Restricting Collective Bargaining	Summary of Legislation Fact Sheet 4 E.pdf55.09 KB	2014-06		Canadian Foundation for Labour Rgihts
Fact Sheet 3 Canada's Record at the ILO	canada_record_at_the_ilo_fact_sheet_3_e.pdf44.26 KB	2014-06		Canadian Foundation for Labour Rights
Fact Sheet 2 Canada's International Commitment to Promote Freedom of Association	canada_international_commitment_fact_sheet_2_e.pdf42.62 KB	2014-06		Canadian Foundation for Labour Rgihts
Fact Sheet 5 Unions Have Always Been A Positive Force in Society	unions_have_alway_been_a_positive_fact_sheet_5_e.pdf39.32 KB	2014-06		Canadian Foundation for Labour Rgihts
Fact Sheet 1 International Labour Organization	ilo_fact_sheet_1e.pdf53.04 KB	2014-06		Canadian Foundation for Labour Rgihts
Only Fair is Fair. Income Inequality Isn't	only_fair_is_fair_promo_2014_version.pdf1.42 MB	2014-06	This six-page pamphlet is for the people we meet during the Fairness Express campaign. In simple but detailed terms, it spells out why tax fairness, quality public services, labour rights, and a modern industrial strategy are all key to reducing income inequality.
Signposts on the Road to Fairness	road-to-fairness-handbill.pdf1.2 MB	2014-06	This small and easily distributed handbill uses the Fairness Express campaign's "Road to Fairness" concept to outline the All Together Now! campaign analysis of the major causes—and cures—of rising income inequality.  Income inequality rises when a country travels a path towards unfair taxes, declining public services, eroded labour rights and no industrial strategy.  Income inequality eases when we head instead for tax fairness, quality public services, labour rights and a modern industrial strategy.
Why Unions Matter contest poster	why_unions_matter_contest_poster.pdf413.79 KB	2014-06
Top 5 Ways to Get Government to Confront the Climate Crisis	5_steps_to_action.pdf817.46 KB	2014-06	This leaflet describes the top five actions governments should take to meet and beat greenhouse gas emission reductions required to keep our climate in check. It encourages readers to take action by writing their municipal, provincial and federal government representatives with these top five priorities.
Unions Matter contributors and early reviews	contributors_unions_matter.pdf50.4 KB early_reviews.pdf46.93 KB	2014-04
The real cost of communicating	The_real_cost_of_communicating.pdf2.65 MB	2014-03	Why are Canadians charged some of the highest fees in the world which provide for some of the highest revenues while having some of the lowest rates of cell phone usage? Why is the government standing idly by refusing to play a role in regulating this industry?	Smart Money: Consumer self-defence for times like these
No Way to Show We Care	No_Way_To_Show_We_Care.pdf470.92 KB	2013-11	This leaflet summarizes the history of cuts to this sector and the crisis the funding shortfall has created.  This piece outlines solutions that will provide stability to the sector and revitalize care for the most vulnerable in our society.
Report of the NUPGE Women's Training Session	Women's Training Session 2013 Report.pdf519.85 KB	2013-11	In 2013 the National Union's Women's Training Session brought together activists from across the country to discuss two important initiatives:  the Quality of Women's Lives project and the All Together Now! campaign's Women 4 Change.  Throughout the day and half training session, activists heard speakers on life balance/work balance, on the use of social media as well as information on the two initiatives.  During the training session, participants took part in two workshops.  They enthusiastically talked, debated, shared and strategized.  The report of the traini
Dignity Denied 2012: Long-Term Care and Canada's Elderly	Dignity Denied 2012 web.pdf1.4 MB	2012-11	Canadians cherish our universal, public health care system. It provides access to quality life-long health care services for all Canadians, regardless of wealth, social status or other barriers. For the most part, this is true. Sadly, though, there is a hole in Canada’s health care system. For tens of thousands of Canada’s seniors today – and many thousands more in the years ahead – the universality of our health care system ends at the doors of nursing home facilities. Some of these facilities are excellent, serving as a beacon for the care of seniors.
Safer Communities Safer Canada	Safer Communities, Safer Canada1.82 MB	2004-06	Crime and punishment are never easy to deal with.  Youth crime may be the most difficult of all.  This publication provides a critical review of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).  It also sets out a multi-pronged approach to preventing and tackling youth crime and creating safer communities in Canada.

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