A little over a year is left before USGE’s 17th National Triennial Convention, and we are now inviting members to submit their ideas for our convention slogan.
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Join us June 8th: We support our bargaining teams!
PSAC’s June 8th actions in support of our federal public service bargaining teams are just a few days away. I encourage all PSAC members in the federal public service to participate.
USGE’s Presentation to the Parliamentary Committee on Public Safety
On Tuesday, May 17th, USGE’s National President and Vice President, Stan Stapleton and David Neufeld, made a presentation on Parliament Hill to the Government of Canada’s Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security.
Interested in representing USGE at the World Social Forum?
The World Social Forum (WSF) is a global movement of individuals and organizations committed to advancing social and economic justice. This year’s forum will be hosted in Montreal from August 9 – 14, and will feature dynamic national and regional organizations within, and outside, the Labour Movement.
Will you join the “Support The Fort” — Alberta Fire Relief — Challenge?
On Wednesday, as news was breaking about the wildfires in Fort McMurray, one of USGE’s Albertan RVPs, Zef Ordman, put out the following $5.00 per member challenge.
New Mental Health Steering Committee
USGE cares about the mental health of our members. For this reason we’re participating in CSC’s Mental Health Steering Committee.
USGE Regional Conferences in full swing!
USGE regional conferences began this week in Toronto (April 18 & 19) and in Montréal (April 21 & 22).
Stand in solidarity with the people of Guatemala
Stand in solidarity with the people of Guatemala by buying Café Justicia coffee. It’s organic, shade grown and fair trade.
Long Live La Puya! Lynette’s third and final dispatch from Guatemala
Our last days in Guatemala brought us back to the capital city, but our education wasn’t over just yet. In recent Guatemalan history, there is a new type of struggle that is being fought.
Lynette’s Second Dispatch from Guatemala
We’ve spent our last few days working with the Comité Campesino del Altiplano (CCDA) in the Guatemalan country side and have seen the positive impact they have had on the lives of the Guatemalan people.
