Community Service Workers
Our communities are facing a crisis
We have more people living on our streets, crowded into our jails, fighting with their addictions, and fending for themselves with mental illness or disabilities. We have more people and more families struggling to get by.
But it doesn’t have to be this way. Community Service Workers support us. All we have to do is support them, too.
Their Stories
Stasia - Community Facilitator, BC.
Sheri - Addictions Counsellor, AB.
Roxanne - Community Health Worker, BC.
Susan - Youth Mental Health Clinician, BC.
Lucy - Community Nurse, ON.
Leanne - Social Service Worker student, ON.
Laurel - Career Practitioner, NS.
Kathie - Palliative Social Worker, AB.
Recent News
NUPGE submission to federal budget consultation
NUPGE submission to federal budget consultation
To ensure Canada recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic with minimal loss of life, and without leaving people behind, the federal government has an enormous role to play.
NUPGE supports temporary court order exempting people experiencing homelessness from Quebec curfew
NUPGE supports temporary court order exempting people experiencing homelessness from Quebec curfew
“There was never a logical reason to include people experiencing homelessness in the curfew. People experiencing homelessness have no permanent shelter to stay in during the curfew, nor do they have the resources to pay the fines for breaking curfew. Had people experiencing homelessness been exempt from the curfew from the start, Raphaël André would still be with us today.” ― Larry Brown, NUPGE President
Privatization of long-term care making problems from underfunding worse
Privatization of long-term care making problems from underfunding worse
NUPGE supports NDP call for federal action on long-term care
NUPGE supports NDP call for federal action on long-term care
"The crisis in long-term care urgently requires federal action. It is shameful that Canada is the worst country at protecting our vulnerable seniors, having the highest proportion of COVID-19 deaths in our long-term care facilities. NUPGE is pleased that the federal NDP is championing long-term care reform at this critical moment." — Larry Brown, NUPGE President
NUPGE Annual Report 2020
NUPGE Annual Report 2020
NUPGE Annual Report: 2020 in Review is a look back on what NUPGE accomplished in 2020.
OPSEU urges Ford government to abandon destructive college-funding plan
OPSEU urges Ford government to abandon destructive college-funding plan
“Just like Walmart decimated the main streets of so many Ontario communities and the livelihoods of so many workers, this plan will destroy Ontario’s beloved college system.” — Warren (Smokey) Thomas, OPSEU President
Manitoba announces Caregiver Wage Support Program
Manitoba announces Caregiver Wage Support Program
“We’ve been pushing for additional recognition for health care workers for months now. I’m very pleased that this has finally come through.” — Michelle Gawronsky, MGEU President
NUPGE celebrates Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day
NUPGE celebrates Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day
October 22, 2020 is the 20th anniversary of this day that recognizes the commitment, hard work, and qualifications of early childhood educators (ECEs) and all staff who work with children.
World Mental Health Day - October 10
World Mental Health Day - October 10
This ongoing pandemic is deepening the mental health crisis. Action is needed now to provide support to people in need. This World Mental Health Day we are raising the alarm and calling for governments to immediately invest in mental health supports ― Larry Brown, NUPGE President
Gender Equality Week 2020
As economist Armine Yalnizyan has said, “No recovery without she-covery. No she-covery without child care.”