NAPE president Carol Furlong is deeply saddened to hear that NDP leader Jack Layton has lost his battle with cancer, and is sending condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues on behalf of her 25,000 member union.

The Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Public and Private Employees (NAPE), is concerned that a lack of recognition for the work of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) will exacerbate a recruitment and retention problem outlined in a recent labour market report.

The Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Public and Private Employees (NAPE) and local poultry producer and processor, Country Ribbon Inc. have signed a new three-year collective agreement.