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Feed aggregatorCMA Journal article backs drug injection site'We're calling on the federal government to drop the current action they have in the Supreme Court.' Negotiations break off in Burin-Marystown strikeNAPE accuses employer of discrimination against women while managers are paid up to $40 an hour. New contract for 7,700 N.S. civil service workersTwo-year deal ratified after 'a lot of hard work' by NSGEU negotiators who were constrained by a climate of 'ongoing program review' within the government. 'Homeless hotel' in Vancouver part of national studyThe aim is provide housing and food as a first priority before trying to address mental illness issues. Conciliation opens after Geneva Centre strike vote'The employer is threatening to conduct a temporary layoff of the entire bargaining unit.' Domestic violence program about to close in B.C.'Cutting outpatient care will result in higher medical costs overall, in addition to suffering.' - Reid Johnson. Manitoba planning new facility for women at riskMulti-bed shelter for women battling addictions, homelessness or other safety issues. Tentative settlement at Youth Employment Services'Congratulations on a wonderful fight back by all of you.' - Warren (Smokey) Thomas. – Updated B.C. cuts Southern Vancouver Island social services'Demand for these services is rising at the same time the B.C. Liberal government is cutting.' - Darryl Walker. YES workers may walk over miserly 1% wage offerWorkers reject second tentative settlement with agency that has one manager for every two employees. BCGEU backs call to stop group home closures'We want to see the B.C. Liberal government and its agencies develop a multi-year plan.' - Darryl Walker. Employer taking holidays in B.C. CSS bargaining'This leisurely approach to negotiations is very frustrating.' - BCGEU. Canada's top court to decide fate of Insite drug clinicSupreme Court of Canada will make the final ruling on whether Harper Conservatives have authority to shutdown safe-injection clinic on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. BCGEU backs call for child safety re-screening'There are serious gaps in the screening of adults who care for at risk children.' - Darryl Walker. Canadian municipalities want action against povertyMunicipal social services are overwhelmed by demand and a new model of funding must be found. BCGEU working to assist home support workersProblems with new employers on matters such as wages and benefits as well as disability issues, maternity leave and other leave issues. Harper sides with big banks over social services"Frankly, I am not entirely surprised that the Harper government would choose the banks over social services, the poor and the environment," said James Clancy, NUPGE national president. Tentative agreement with Community Living B.C.'This round of negotiations succeeded in reflecting and strengthening the working relationship between the union and the employer.' 
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