Search Results for: firefighters

NUPGE expresses sorrow over wildfire devastation, urges fair treatment for forest firefighters

The National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) shares the profound sadness being expressed across the country for the…

Posted on July 26, 2024

Forest/Wildland firefighters need your support!

Posted on June 21, 2024

I support equity and fairness for Forest/Wildland firefighters

Dear Member of Parliament: Forest/Wildland firefighters risk their lives fighting longer, increasingly more dangerous conditions to protect us. As these…

Posted on May 30, 2024

Take Action Now: Support fairness and equity for Forest/Wildland firefighters

Posted on May 28, 2024

Federal Public Safety and National Security committee unanimously supports correcting misclassification of Forest/Wildland firefighters

The National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) is commending members of Parliament serving on the House of Commons…

Posted on April 24, 2024

Backgrounder: Equal Treatment for Forest/Wildland Firefighters

Posted on April 23, 2024

Equity and fairness for Forest/Wildland firefighters

The National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) has long promoted the goal of equal treatment for workers who…

Posted on April 23, 2024

NDP fighting to improve wildfire firefighters’ pensions and retirement

Posted on April 18, 2024

The federal govt. must stop excluding wildland firefighters, start recognizing the work of these first responders: NUPGE

Today’s announcement by the federal government on the wildfire season failed to recognize wildland firefighters, the first responders at the…

Posted on April 10, 2024

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