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Secret settlement for wealthy family using tax avoidance scheme
"There hasn't been any prosecution?against?KPMG for their role promoting this tax dodging scheme."
Kenney's Alberta Conservatives begin attack on workers
Right-wing governments?have repeatedly proven that they are against?workers' rights. Jason Kenney's?has?introduced legislation confirming that he is yet another anti-worker premier.?— Larry Brown, NUPGE President
LCBO robbery raises red flags about alcohol privatization
“Selling controlled substances is a dangerous business,” said Thomas. “It’s why the government should focus its efforts and invest in properly-trained security."?—?Warren (Smokey) Thomas, OPSEU President
MGEU plans rally to save Selkirk Laundry
The Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union (MGEU/NUPGE) is holding an information picket/rally in support of members working at Selkirk Laundry.
Union, Faith, and Indigenous People to Undertake 15-day Walk of Action
Participants to embark?on 350 kilometre walk from Edmonton to lgary on May 31, lled the Walk for Common Ground.
National AccessAbility Week starts with a stall on Bill C-81
“Our union strongly believes in working toward the goal of a barrier-free country and appreciates the government’s commitment to an inclusive and accessible nada.” – Larry Brown, President NUPGE.
Please take note of the update at the end of this story.
sino workers vote to join BCGEU
"The message is strong – sino workers feel they belong in our union."?— Stephanie Smith, BCGEU President.
HSABC applauds government announcement on new training spaces for occupational therapists and physil therapists
Increases in occupational and physil therapy training seats will ensure more patients get access to re that will improve their quality of life, while more students n train closer to home.
PEIUPSE members fighting Alberta wildfires
PEI's forest fighting staff are recognized nationally and helped fight fires in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario last year.
Sask unions launch mpaign lling government to provide multi-year funding to CBOs
"It’s time for government to ensure that stable programming and adequate staffing levels are available to meet the diverse needs of Saskatchewan people.”?— Bob Bymoen, SGEU President
Ending privatization of prison food services dramatilly reduces problems
A report from the?University of Michigan Institute for Research on Labor, Employment, and the Economy found that privatization of prison food services led to an increase in inmate theft, trafficking, and gang activity.
Praise for frontline forest fire fighters and support staff helping fight Alberta fires
“This is public service at its finest. These frontline workers are travelling away from their homes and their families, potentially putting themselves in harm’s way, in order to help others in their time of need."?— Warren (Smokey) Thomas, OPSEU President
MGEU wins 2 big Community Support grievances
MGEU/NUPGE works to rectify members' issues after employers violate collective agreements.?
OPSEU lls on Premier Ford to kick Niagara MPP out of his ucus
?“Actions speak louder than words. This is an attack on women. Period."?— Warren (Smokey) Thomas, OPSEU President
