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.

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.

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

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

‘On behalf of our 425,000 members we extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends and colleagues,” Bert Blundon, NUPGE President.

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

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

Letter to Minister responsible for Statistics Canada and the Minister for Employment and Social Development regarding National Occupational Classification (NOC)…

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