The people who have been occupying financial districts in Canadian and American cities are motivated by anger over the glaring economic unfairness that exists in our society. The labour movement welcomes what these young people camping outdoors in tents are saying -- because we have said the very same thing for many years.
CLC
What would Canada look like without unions?
Politically, unions have provided a balance to the power of money. This is something that the moneyed powerful cannot stand.
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Why NUPGE is at odds with the Canadian Labour Congress
As you may know, the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) is currently in a dispute with the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) over the fundamental issue of raiding (when one union tries to take members away from another union).
Raiding is destructive to solidarity, doesn't advance the interests of workers and wastes precious resources that should be used to service members and organize non-union workers. Unfortunately, some CLC affiliated unions continue to raid other CLC affiliates. NUPGE has never subscribed to the position that some other CLC affiliates have taken: "if you are raided, then you should just raid back."
April 1, 2013 |
On the horizon is a legislative attack on union security, which will seek to introduce regressive U.S.-style anti-labour legislation in Canada for the first time.
October 3, 2011 |
It is with great sadness that we advise that Sister Nancy Riche passed away on the weekend after a short illness. Sister Riche was a role model for all trade unionists, particularly Sisters.
January 13, 2011 |
An agreement has been reached where the National Union of Public and General Employees, of which the BCGEU is a member, will continue to participate in the Canadian Labour Congress.
December 2, 2010 |
NUPGE and its components are committed to continuing their participation in provincial Federations of Labour and community Labour Councils across the country.