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Budget 2025 Analysis

KNoseworthy@nupge.ca — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 01:43:47 +0000

What people needed was a budget that invested in workers and strong public services and action to reduce inequality. What the Liberal government delivered ...

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Liberals deliver a Harper-style budget that cuts public services and leaves people behind

KNoseworthy@nupge.ca — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:23:06 +0000

Today’s federal budget is one that Stephen Harper’s Conservative government would have been comfortable introducing. Nothing to fix the health care crisis and massive cuts to public services. Large corporations and the wealthy continuing to avoid paying their fair share in taxes.

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World Mental Health Day 2025 – NUPGE joins call to stand up for mental health in emergencies and crises

KNoseworthy@nupge.ca — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 01:00:12 +0000

This World Mental Health Day, held annually on October 10, the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) again...

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Budget 2025 Must Strengthen Public Services, Put Canadians Ahead of Trump’s Agenda

Charlie Crabb — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 16:43:14 +0000

The National Union of Public and General Employees is calling on the federal government to reject austerity, resist pressure from...

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A Stronger Canada Must Start with Workers

DDuffy@nupge.ca — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 21:43:28 +0000

The Council of the Federation met in Huntsville from July 21–23, bringing together Canada’s Premiers to discuss national priorities. But...

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Ontario’s Frontline Firefighters: A Call for Urgent Action

KNoseworthy@nupge.ca — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:12:05 +0000

As Ontario faces one of the most devastating wildfire seasons in its history, the reality on the ground is deeply troubling. Firefighters who stand on the front lines of Canada’s growing climate crisis are stretched beyond their limits - understaffed, underpaid, and increasingly burned out. This is not just a staffing issue. It’s a crisis of public safety, workplace sustainability, and government responsibility.

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NUPGE President expresses deep support for wildland firefighters across Canada

KNoseworthy@nupge.ca — Fri, 30 May 2025 12:27:04 +0000

As wildfires continue to sweep across Canada, the president of the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE), Bert Blundon, is extending support and thanks to the thousands of wildland firefighters and public safety workers who once again, are putting themselves on the front lines to protect lives, homes, and communities.

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Where the Parties stand: NUPGE shares responses from federal parties on key issues

KNoseworthy@nupge.ca — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:06:51 +0000

As Canadians take part in this important federal election, the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) is sharing...

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Equity for Wildland Firefighters: NUPGE urges government to recognize first responders

KNoseworthy@nupge.ca — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 21:35:01 +0000

As a new year begins, we are once again witness to the devastation caused by wildfires, which are now blazing...

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