Component Bargaining

BCGEU also negotiates new collective agreement at St. James Daycare Society.

Wages key issue for employees at private manufacturer of cookies, candy and flavoured syrups.

'The toughest issues are still on the table.' - Tyler England.

'Now is a good time for all civil service members — and all NSGEU members — to speak up about the vital importance of having enough workers to do the work.' - NSGEU.

Strike began in mid-August against Northern Ontario School of Medicine.

NAPE accuses employer of discrimination against women while managers are paid up to $40 an hour.

Two-year deal ratified after 'a lot of hard work' by NSGEU negotiators who were constrained by a climate of 'ongoing program review' within the government.

Ratification recommended after two-year deal reached by parties with assistance from a provincial mediator.

Provincial party event at Ottawa area golf club draws labour demonstrators opposed to wage freeze in 2010 Ontario budget.

'The employer is threatening to conduct a temporary layoff of the entire bargaining unit.'

'It became more apparent that the employer didn’t appear to be interested in reaching a fair settlement.'

'Congratulations on a wonderful fight back by all of you.' - Warren (Smokey) Thomas. – Updated

'Outstanding issues include overtime, workloads, job classification and sick leave.'

Workers reject second tentative settlement with agency that has one manager for every two employees.

Arbitration award covers wages, dental, uniforms, time-in-lieu, overtime, vacation, bereavement and more.

'The employer’s wage proposal is extremely offensive.'

'I know the members are most pleased that students will not have their studies interrupted.' - Peter Olfert.

'I don’t think they understand the meaning of a dollar if they can afford $750 for a golf game.' - Patty Rout.

BCGEU says settlement provides stability during transition of ownership.

'No one should doubt our members’ resolve to make employment security our top priority in this round of bargaining."

Union has now reached tentative or ratified agreements with nine agencies across the province.

Health Sciences Association of Alberta has launched a media campaign to inform the provinces' Emergency Medical Services personnel about the benefits of joining 'Alberta's #1 EMS Union'.

New union members from the casino are drop team workers and supervisors who are responsible for collecting money from gaming tables and slot machines, transporting it to the casino's count room, and - under both audio and video surveillance - counting the proceeds.

Vote came as a result of an application by Labrador-Grenfell for a single bargaining unit for hospital support staff who were represented by NAPE and CUPE.  A group of approximately 90 non-union employees also took part in the voting process and are also now NAPE members.

Colleges have asked Ontario Labour Relations Board to deny application for certification outright - want the ballot boxes to remain sealed and they don’t want the votes to be counted.  Union calls on Minister to act.

Increases of 19% to 21.67% over 4.25 years

OPSEU calling for increased pressure on politicians to bring about a settlement

Campaign will remind Albertans of the vital role that health care workers play

'Members should be prepared to walk.' MGEU

After years of lobbying, the British Columbia Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU/NUPGE) has won full benefits for seasonal auxiliary workers employed by B.C.'s forest and range protection branch. The change takes effect with the 2008 fire season.

'This strike has been about equity.' - Ursula Clark, BCGEU

'Represents positive change for administrative workers.'

'This is as much an issue of public safety as it is about wages.' - MGEU president Peter Olfert

Employees have fallen far behind others working in the same sector.

Wage parity the major issue as close to 75% of staff at the cancer centres are paid less than their counterparts in the health districts.

Tentative agreement between CDHA and province's largest healthcare local.

Ends first strike in Society's history

Mediation ends as employer continues to demand rollbacks

Deal with Argo Road Maintenance could set pattern for settlements with other private contractors

Acceptance would avert a strike scheduled for Sept. 11

Wages and workload key unresolved issues

Difficulty reaching first contract with private employer

Wages and workload among unresolved issues

Raises range from $1.47 to $1.81 an hour over two years

Developmental services in London and Prince Edward County may soon be back on the job

Workers in London and Prince Edward County remain off the job

Provincial labour board decision brought down against Emcon Services Inc.

Elgin employees reach agreement while negotiations continue in other areas

Tillsonburg workers settle while other groups remain out

'Shocking ignorance of standard back-to-work protocols.' - OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas

OPSEU calling for increased pressure on politicians to bring about a settlement

Settlement features improvements and retroactive pay increase

'We can win this and achieve fairness for all developmental services workers across Ontario.' - Warren (Smokey) Thomas

Madeline Meilleur locks her office door as bus loads of strikers picket

Striking employees are joined by families and patients

Wage increases averaging 10.3% over four years

Balloting across province over the next three weeks

8,900 teachers vote 80.4% in favour of walkout if necessary on March 7