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Working from Home: Workers' health and safety protections

The increased prevalence of WFH, and the length of time workers are doing it, raises questions about workers’ legal protections for occupational health and … See more

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HSABC: Better protection needed for health care workers

WEBHSABC/NUPGE continues to be on the front line demanding improved and increased precautions for health care workers. Vancouver (19 Jan. 2022) — As health science …

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World Mental Health Day

WEB"Mental health is critical to our overall well-being. It should be prioritized as highly as our physical health. Governments, employers, and society in general needs to do more to …

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Unions an important support for workers during COVID, study finds

WEBSome 833 people answered at least one section of the survey and 782 completed the section on government support received during COVID. 37% were unionized (higher …

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Report says widening income gap affects health NUPGE Archives

WEB"Income levels have a direct impact on the health of Canadians, and it's costing us dearly." — James Clancy, NUPGE National President. Ottawa (20 Nov. 2015) — The Canadian …

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Nova Scotia health care workers accept tentative agreement

WEBThis is an archive of news stories and research from the National Union of Public and General Employees.Please see our new site - https://nupge.ca - for the most current …

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World Mental Health Day

WEB"As we approach the second winter of this pandemic, the impacts on mental health are increasing and demand immediate action. Mental health and well-being have long been …

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Manitoba and B.C. proclaim October 18 Health Care Aide Day

WEBWinnipeg/Victoria (18 Oct. 2012) - The legislatures in Manitoba and British Columbia have declared October 18 as Health Care Aide (Assistant) Day recognizing the work of the …

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Manitoba government kicks off new year with Quick Care Clinic …

WEBShutting down Quick Care Clinics at the same time as ERs are closing doesn't make sense for patients. Winnipeg (05 Jan. 2018) — The Closed signs are now up at 4 Quick Care …

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The National Union's scholarship program for 2020

WEBOttawa (20 Jan. 2020) — Each year, the 390,000 member National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) offers scholarships of $2,500 each that reflect …

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Sample Health & Safety Policy: Hot Weather and Heat Stress

WEBSample Policy for Protecting Workers in Hot Weather. When the outside temperature reaches 80° F (25° C), or the humidex reaches 85° F (29° C), ABC Company's Health & …

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20,000 HSAA health professionals to vote on a new contract with …

WEB“The tentative agreement includes pay increases and a bonus, more than 70 gains negotiated between the parties prior to mediation, and the removal of all rollbacks and …

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Ontario will pay $3.5 billion over 25 years for one P3 hospital

WEBUltimately, the Brampton P3 hospital will cost the people of Ontario at least $3.5 billion over a 25-year service deal, plus equipment. Residents of Brampton and Ontario will have to …

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Alberta fully privatizes lab services, but announcement lacks clarity

WEBEdmonton (08 Feb. 2022) — Alberta Health Services announced in late January that DynaLIFEDX, a private lab provider, would be taking over all community lab services …

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Alberta's bill to privatize health care could affect rest of Canada

WEBAs a National Union report on Bill 30 explains, the bill will make it easier to privatize health care in Alberta. The bill will repeal existing legislation that is intended to protect the …

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Ever Forward: NUPGE Women's Committee NUPGE Archives

WEBThe National Union has a proud history of working for and promoting women's rights and equality. Aiding the National Union in its work on issues affecting women within Canada …

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Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines for Long-Term …

WEBGuidelines such as 2019–2020 Guide to Influenza-Like Illness and Influenza Outbreak Control for Long-Term Care Facilities provide detailed relevant outbreak measures. The …

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PEI UPSE health members awarded contract NUPGE Archives

WEBMore than 1,000 health care workers who are members of the PEI Union of Public Sector Employees’ (PEI UPSE/NUPGE) have a new collective agreement. Arbitrator Thomas …

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Ontario's $1-billion eHealth consulting scandal NUPGE Archives

WEBThe private consultants behind the eHealth spending scandal weren’t able to contain themselves from pinching the public purse for every last dime." - Warren (Smokey) …

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