National Union of Public and General Employees

Human Rights Day

Each year, Human Rights Day is commemorated on December 10 to mark the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The declaration, proclaimed by the UN General Assembly on December 10, ...
National Union of Public and General Employees

The Latest

The Council of the Federation met in Huntsville from July 21–23, bringing together Canada’s Premiers to discuss national priorities. But… As Ontario faces one of the most devastating wildfire seasons ...
National Union of Public and General EmployeesOpinion

Open letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney

Dear Prime Minister Carney, We are writing to express our concern over recent statements and developments in Canadian foreign ...
National Union of Public and General Employees

Employment Insurance (EI) and Canada’s Response to New US Tariffs

The US tariff crisis means changing the conversation about our Employment Insurance program. Community and labour organizations across the country are calling on the Federal Parliament to prioritize ...
National Union of Public and General EmployeesOpinion

World AIDS Day, NUPGE demands Canada reverse funding cuts to HIV/AIDS global response

NUPGE calls on the Carney government to reverse these funding cuts immediately, reaffirm Canada’s commitment to global ...
National Union of Public and General Employees

National Union Scholarship winners for the 2024-2025 academic year

“Each year we are impressed with the quality and thoughtfulness of the submissions for NUPGE Scholarships. We appreciate everyone who took the time to make a submission. It is always a difficult ...
National Union of Public and General Employees

National Union scholarship winners for the 2025-2026 academic year

Each year, the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) offers 9 scholarships that reflect its pursuit of equal opportunity for all workers. They are offered to members and the ...
National Union of Public and General Employees

NUPGE celebrates Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act passing

The National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) welcomes the passing of the Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act in the Senate. This means it the legislation will return to the House of Commons to ...
National Union of Public and General Employees

NUPGE condemns Israeli’s military attacks on civilians in Rafah

The National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) condemns the attacks by Israeli forces on civilians in the city of Rafah in southern Gaza. We are deeply disturbed by the horrifying scenes ...
National Union of Public and General Employees

Promises Made, Promises Must Be Kept: The Liberal Government Must Commit to Full Pharmacare

Public health advocates are sounding the alarm after the Carney government signaled a retreat from implementing the Pharmacare Act (Bill C-64) nationwide. Health Minister Marjorie Michel called this a ...
National Union of Public and General Employees

Federal Public Safety and National Security committee unanimously supports correcting misclassification of Forest/Wildland firefighters

The National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) is commending members of Parliament serving on the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security (SECU) for ...