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April 28, Mourn for the dead, fight for the living

Unions have fought long and hard on the issue of health and safety in the workplace. Today, we recommit to this struggle. We will fight for all the things to keep workers safe: presumptive coverage for those who need it, more training for hazardous work, and more accountability from employers. One injury, one death is too many."

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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 Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security (SECU) for their unanimous support of equity for forest, or wildland, firefighters.

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Unions have mixed reaction to federal budget

The federal government unveiled their annual budget on April 16 and some unions are wishing it could have gone further.

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International Day of Pink 2024

As a union, we will work to create spaces where our members feel safe and valued. We will continue to work toward a society that is equitable, inclusive, and accepting of a person’s identity. We will foster this solidarity in all things we do, to be an active ally in the struggle against discrimination and injustice.

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

The federal govt. must stop excluding wildland firefighters, start recognizing the work of these first responders: NUPGE
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James Clancy (1951-2024): A visionary leader in labour and social justice

"We are saddened to share that James Clancy, a trailblazer in the labour movement, a staunch advocate for social justice and former President of the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE), passed away on April 2, 2024," said Bert Blundon, NUPGE President. "Our deepest condolences go to his partner, Debbie and his children Allison, Nick and Alex."

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Federal anti-scab legislation passes second reading

"We have made the point time and again of how destructive using replacement workers is to the process of negotiation. The Supreme Court of Canada has already stated that the right to organize and bargain without interference is a protected right under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Anti-scab legislation is critical to those rights."

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NUPGE welcomes court decision on human rights for gender-diverse and transgender youth

“Megaw’s decision protects our democratic and legal systems—the very systems that the Premier sought to bypass by pre-emptively invoking the notwithstanding clause before the legal challenge to the legislation could run its course,” said Bert Blundon, President of NUPGE.

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Ontario government to repeal unconstitutional legislation restricting wages

“The Courts have once again ruled that Ontario Bill 124 is unconstitutional, reaffirming that workers’ rights are a central part of our democracy. The labour movement and our allies across the country can be proud of the commitment, skill and solidarity they demonstrated in defending these rights. We are pleased that the Ford government has now decided to comply with the law.”

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OPSEU/SEFPO workers in Timiskaming-Cochrane facing lockout; NUPGE calls for fair bargaining

"CMHA Timiskaming-Cochrane's decision to resort to a lockout is an aggressive tactic aimed at intimidating workers, but these members see right through it."

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