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Agencies Cut While Government Pays Down Deficit for Management Pension PlanAgencies that provide support and programs for adults with developmental disabilities have over the past month had no other option but to sign contracts CAS workers turn to fundraising to meet cash crisis facing vulnerable childrenTORONTO, June 7 /CNW/ - Children's Aid Society workers in five communities will be operating lemonade stands and hosting BBQs today to demonstrate the desperation facing many agencies by the government's refusal to fully-fund services for vulnerable children. BC Union President sees first hand how homeless centre makes a differenceI recently visited fellow BCGEU members who work at the homeless shelter at 201 Central Street in Vancouver. The shelter is operated by the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society. Its funding and funding for several similar facilities will run out on April 30. OPSEU looking into prevalence of 'client agression''How common is it for staff to witness or experience aggression in the clients they support?' NUPGE endorses Developmental Services: Worker Appreciation DayDevelopmental Services: Worker Appreciation DayThe important work of all those who care for and support individuals with developmental disabilities is being celebrated in dozens of communities across Ontario today. Canada’s growing non-profit sector is an important component of our economyFrom The Wellesley Institute's Michael Shapcott Canada’s non-profit sector has passed the vital $100 billion mark – measuring the overall contribution to GDP.HUMA COMMITTEE PASSES POVERTY PLAN MOTIONNovember 24th, 2009 marks the 20th anniversary of the 1989 unanimous resolution of this House to eliminate poverty among Canadian children by the year 2000.COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKERS WORK TO IMPROVE WAGESThree Saskatchewan unions combine efforts to improve wages and working conditions for those who help the most vulnerable people in society. MANITOBA CELEBRATES COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICE WORKERSToday the Government of Manitoba officially proclaimed November 6th as "Community Social Service Workers Appreciation Day".CBO WORKERS APPRECIATION DAY PROCLAIMEDThe province of Saskatchewan has proclaimed November 6, 2009, as CBO Workers Appreciation Day in recognition of the tremendous work being done by the staff of the hundreds of community-based organizations (CBOs) across Saskatchewan.
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