The majority of Canadian households enjoy a higher quality of life because the public services their taxes fund come at a solid bargain, according to a new study by the Canadian Centre for…

The Canadian Healthcare Association (CHA) has released a study recommending that the federal government take a leading role in developing a national home care/long-term care program.

The Flood of ’09, once dubbed a “flood of inconvenience” earlier this spring, is now a full-fledged flood with all of the destructive force of some the worst floods from the past 100 years.…

'Administrative services workers are critical to strong workplaces and to delivering effective and efficient services to families and communities.' - James Clancy

April 28th is observed as a National Day of Mourning in more than 20 countries. The MGEU’s National Union (NUPGE) has created a poster to remind workers of this important day.

Equality Day is celebrated across Canada on April 17 to mark the coming into force of the equality provisions of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms on April 17, 1985.

As the Red River swells from spring runoff, hundreds of MGEU members are busy helping communities fight off the Flood of 2009.

The Canadian Health Coalition (CHC) is launching a national campaign to keep health care public. NUPGE is supporting the coalition's campaign and is challenging Dr. Robert Ouellet, the…

The province unveiled a new high-tech ambulance yesterday at the legislature as part of its $5-million investment to expand the province's ambulance fleet by nine vehicles and replace 30…

Nightly news television now has a show that gives unions, workers and the middle-class a fair hearing.

Mark Saturday, June 6th 2009 on your calendar for the 8th Annual Run for Rights. Whether you choose to walk, run, cycle or rollerblade, this event is a great way to get some exercise or warm…

The Financial Post has published a misleading article by Howard Levitt attempting to blame unions rather than corporate leaders for the current recession that is causing economic havoc around…

The Province announced today that it is removing barriers to labour mobility as part of a strengthened chapter under the national Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) which comes into effect today.

The Manitoba Government handed down its latest Budget yesterday, projecting a balance for the 10th straight year. The budget features investments in health care, education and training, in the…

Recently, the MLCC and the MGEU resolved a series of long-standing grievances, which dealt with banked time for statutory holidays. The settlement affects full-time employees working in the…

They Deserve Better. These words from one worker capture the essential message, and title, of a new book from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA). The book explores the…

River Park Gardens Personal Care Home ratifies agreement that will get them on par with other Manitoba personal care homes.

The second of a two part commentary by James Clancy, national president of the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE), on the challenges facing pension plans in Canada.

The first of a two part commentary by James Clancy, national president of the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE), on the challenges facing pension plans in Canada.

Recently, MGEU members who purchased group home insurance were advised that the Co-operators plan to begin introducing credit score as a rating factor for home insurance.