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Community groups, arts and culture organizations, unions, seniors and students have banned together to press the provincial government to re-think its budget priorities. The group is called the Coalition to […]
Feeling stressed? You’re not alone
Workplace stress comes in many forms, has many effects and, ultimately, can prove to be damaging not just for the worker who experiences the stress, but also the workplace where […]
March 8, 2010: Solidarity for Women
Solidarity has always been an integral part of the labour movement. It is a recognition by all that we share a common struggle and a common history. But our solidarity […]
BC Budget 2010: Missing in action — vision, credibility and fairness
BC’s Finance Minster Colin Hansen has to be more than a little nervous these days. With his credibility in disarray following a 2009 budget that completely missed the obvious economic […]
2010 BC Budget: Funding fails to fill growing gap
VICTORIA: “Instead of building a legacy, this budget fails to address a growing problem in post-secondary education in BC,” said Cindy Oliver, President of the Federation of Post-Secondary Educators. “Operating […]
FPSE President Appointed to Canada Industrial Relations Board
The Federal Minister of Labour announced three new appointments to the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB), the quasi-judicial tribunal responsible for the interpretation and administration of Part I and Part […]
Coalition of health and environment groups supports BC ban on lawn and garden chemicals
Coalition calls on province to “go for gold” with proposed cosmetic pesticide ban January 14, 2010 (Vancouver) – An unprecedented coalition of 18 health and environment organizations is urging the […]
Organizing strategy is working: latest certification confirms strong support for union drive
Two years ago, FPSE made a major commitment to fund, staff and resource a broadly based effort to unionize private post-secondary institutions in our province. The commitment was part of […]