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February is Black History Month. Black lives, people, histories, communities, culture, joy, and power matter every day of the year. NUPGE is proud to challenge anti-Black racism and is committed to supporting Black members, workers, and communities through its work.

Join us to demand the PM take immediate action to stop the threat AB poses to our national public #healthcare. The fed govt has a responsibility to uphold the Canada Health Act & the shared national values on which our public health care is built. Public care serves people, not corporate pockets.

NUPGE stands in solidarity with healthcare workers & all people of conscience who denounce the senseless killing of Alex Pretti, an RN & frontline #healthcare worker. #OutIce nupge.ca/2026/nupge-m...

January 29: Anniversary of the attack at the Islamic Cultural Centre in Ste-Foy - NUPGE Content Warning: This article includes themes of Islamophobia and violence. On January 29, 2017, a gunman entered and open fired in an Islamic Cultural Centre in Ste-Foy Quebec, deliberately targeting...

#Islamophobia has remained a constant in our society since the Jan. 9, 2017 attack at the Islamic Cultural Centre in QC. Violence is abhorrent, but we also must to do more re: the everyday systemic racism, & mainstream Islamophobic public opinions Muslim communities face. nupge.ca/2026/jan29-a...

Health professionals like medical imaging technologists produce precise diagnostic images to support accurate diagnoses. Discover more about the Heartbeat of Care campaign. heartbeatofcare.ca

Corporate executives getting richer, while the rest of us struggle - NUPGE According to the CCPA Aannual report on CEO pay, the average pay for the 100 highest-paid CEOs was $16.2 million in 2024.

2/2 Govts must ensure the wealthy pay their share & use that tax $ to improve the public services! nupge.ca/2026/ceos-ge...

Thanks to the the CCPA for its report showing that CEOs make 248 x what an average worker makes. Since 2020, CEO pay has increased by 49% - way more than the increases for food, housing or utilities. 1/2

Today, NUPGE stands in solidarity with workers and communities affected by #HIV and AIDS. We honour the progress made through collective action & renew our call for strong public health systems, affordable medications & workplace policies that protect and empower every worker. #endAIDS #humanrights

20 year battle sees over 16,000 part-time and sessional college faculty across Ontario join OPSEU/SEFPO - NUPGE After a long day sorting through thousands of ballots, with 88% of ballot-casters voting in favour the union won the vote count: over 16,000 part-time and sessional faculty at all 24 of Ontario’s publ...

nupge.ca/2025/over-16... “In contract negotiations, as in politics, you win what you have the power to fight for. And in terms of building power, today is a game-changer.” - JP Hornick, OPSEU/SEFPO President

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To help wade through the issues in this federal election, NUPGE has taken a look at several key ones. Today's issue is post-secondary education. You can find out more at www.nupge.ca 1/2

#OccupationalTherapists in mental health play a vital role in helping people regain independence in daily life. They address essential functions like personal care, sleep, and more to improve overall well-being. #VoicesofHealthProfessionals Find out more: 🔗 nupge.ca/research/nup...

💔72% of health professionals feel overwhelmed.💔 Burnout is affecting both the workers and the patients they care for. It’s time for bold action to ensure quality care continues. Read more to build a stronger public health care system! #NUPGE #VoicesOfHealthProfessionals
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Thank You, Danny - NUPGE For over 45 years, Danny has been a steadfast champion of the labour movement, dedicating his life to fighting for workers' rights, fair wages, and better working conditions. His deep involvement in p...

Danny has been a steadfast champion of the labour movement, dedicating his life to fighting for workers' rights, fair wages, and better working conditions. Happy retirement! nupge.ca/2025/thank-y...

nupge.ca/research/nup... Laundry Aides ensure clean linens in hospitals and long-term care homes, playing an essential role in infection control. Their work helps keep patients and residents safe, supporting hygiene and overall health. #NUPGE #VoicesOfHealthProfessionals #LaundryAides

Help fund your education with NUPGE Scholarships 2025-2026 - NUPGE Applications for the National Union’s scholarship program for 2025-2026 are open! Each year, the 425,000 member National Union of Public...

NUPGE members! Have a young person heading to university next year? Applications are now open for NUPGE scholarships! Deadline is July 15, 2025, but time is flying by, so apply now! nupge.ca/2025/help-fu...

Trump’s Tariffs: An economic attack on Canada—The labour movement will fight back - NUPGE Trump’s tariffs appear designed to inflict maximum harm on Canada, hitting workers, industries and communities alike. We understand the economic ripple effects will be felt everywhere, including in al...

The announcement of new U.S. tariffs against Canada represents nothing less than a declaration of economic war on our country, our jobs, and our communities. This reckless decision threatens the livelihoods of countless workers and jeopardizes our economic stability. nupge.ca/2025/trumps-...

Class action lawsuit filed against government on behalf of Black Federal Public Service workers - NUPGE In 2020, a class action lawsuit was filed in the Federal Court of Canada on behalf of Black Federal Public...

Why we keep fighting: Despite admissions from PM Justin Trudeau and former RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki stating that systemic #racism and #discrimination against Black people exists in Canada, the federal government has spent close to $10 million fighting the class action. #blackhistorymonth

"Clearly, these aren’t ordinary times, and they require extraordinary vision and leadership.' - NUPGE President Bert Blundon. nupge.ca/2025/nupge-c...

February is Black History Month - NUPGE February 1 marks the start of Black History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements, innovations, and leadership of Black people. It’s also a time to acknowledge and examine the discrimination and...

Throughout February we will be highlighting important stories that reflect the history and future of Black history in our country. nupge.ca/2025/black-h...