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NAPE donates to Haiti Relief Fund January 25, 2010 The Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Public and Private Employees has donated $15,000 to the Haiti Relief Fund. NAPE is giving the money to Oxfam Canada to help in efforts to support the people of Haiti. NAPE President Carol Furlong said, "the $15,000 from NAPE is in addition to $25,000 donated by our National Union, all of which will be matched by the federal government. NAPE is encouraging its members to contribute in any way they can to show solidarity to the people of Haitian communities. (MORE)
NAPE members share Christmas spirit with Marystown strikers December 21, 2009 On Tuesday, December 22, 2009, NAPE President Carol Furlong will travel to Marystown to present cheques to striking members with the Burin-Marystown Community Training & Employment Board. According to Furlong, “The money was donated by a number of NAPE Locals as a means of extending some Christmas goodwill and expressing their support for their fellow union members. Other unions and a couple of workplaces have also made donations.” (MORE)
NAPE members with Town of Springdale vote to accept new contract December 15, 2009 NAPE members employed as outside workers by the Town of Springdale have voted to accept a new three-year collective agreement. The agreement, which comes into effect on January 1, 2010, provides a $1.00-an-hour increase for each of the three years. It also includes additional salary increases for several classifications and improvements in the protective clothing allowance. (MORE)
NAPE wins vote to represent health professionals with Central Health November 25, 2009 NAPE has won a vote against the Association of Allied Health Professionals to represent 261 health professionals employed with the Central Regional Health Authority. The vote resulted from an application by Central Health for a single bargaining unit for health professionals, who were represented by two unions. (MORE)
Employees of Burin-Marystown Community Training and Employment Board to strike November 24, 2009 After nearly a year of trying to negotiate a new collective agreement, 14 employees of the Burin-Marystown Community Training and Employment Board, who provide support to persons with disabilities, are going on strike. According to NAPE President Carol Furlong, the workers have been left with no other choice and will set up picket lines this coming Friday, November 27. (MORE)
November 17, 2009 NAPE has awarded 18 scholarships totalling $11,000 to the children of NAPE members. (MORE)
October 27 2009 At 2 p.m. today, NAPE representatives will meet with the Hon. Clyde Jackman, MHA for Burin-Placentia West, to seek support for unionized employees of the Burin-Marystown Community Training and Employment Board, who have been without a contract since March 31, 2008. (MORE)
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Deadline July 15, 2010 NAPE awards 18 scholarships each year. Two Max Dyke Scholarships ($1,000 each) awarded on the basis of a 1,500-word research paper. One Emmanual Strickland Scholarship ($1,500) awarded to the applicant attaining the highest academic achievement according to provincial government scholarship scores. Fifteen Regional Scholarships ($500 each) also awarded on the basis of academic achievement. (MORE)
October 19, 2009 The leadership of the five Public Sector Unions involved with the Pay Equity Ex-Gratia award are taking steps towards arranging the final payout in accordance with the direction of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador. (MORE)
Good Neighbour Agreement (PDF) November 13, 2009 A Good Neighbour Agreement will provide for the initiation of a planned response to an emergency without undue delays and restrictions and will assist in ensuring the health, safety and security of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador is maintained. (MORE)
Pride in Our Members ~ Pride in Our Union
President’s Address (PDF) Secretary-Treasurer’s Report (PDF) Report of 2009 Biennial Convention (PDF)
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President's Year-End Report (PDF) 2008 I am pleased to provide you with an update on some of our activities over the past year. It has been a very challenging and busy time. Your Secretary-Treasurer and I have worked extremely hard to deliver on our commitment to you, the members. (MORE)
March 5-7, 2010 St. John's
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