National Union Launches “Fairness Express” Bus Tour To Combat Growing Wage Gaps Update: The Fairness Express will be visiting: Holiday Inn Harbourview in Dartmouth, on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 11:30am Yarmouth International Airshow, on Sunday, Sept. 15 at 10 am Yarmouth Terry Fox Run on Sunday, Sept. 15 at 1:30pm Halifax’s Spring Garden Road on Monday, […]
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Local 50 Sherbrooke Village – Collective Bargaining Resumes
Dear members, As you are aware, the members of your bargaining committee met and exchanged proposals with your employer on December 12, 2012. The exchange of proposals was cordial and collective bargaining continued on January 10 & 25, 2013. A copy of the union’s proposals were circulated to the membership. We have tabled proposals that […]
NSGEU Grand Opening!
It was a beautiful sunny day for the grand opening of our new NSGEU members building at 255 John Savage Ave. in Dartmouth. Hundreds of guests enjoyed great music, great food, conversation, and tours through the new building. Here are some photos and a video of the flag raising from Saturday’s opening:
Labour Day 2013 – In photos
Civil Service Master Agreement has been signed today, Sept 3, 2013. Retroactive pay is expected either on October 3 or the following pay.
Dear Civil Service member, We are pleased to announce that the employer signed the Civil Service Master Agreement today, September 3, 2013. Today is the official signing date. We have been told by the employer that retro may be paid on the October 3, 2013 pay, otherwise it will likely be included on the following […]
NUPGE launches Why Unions Matter contest
“Be creative, be outspoken, be daring. Your voice is powerful. Your stories are moving. People need to hear them because they will make a difference.” – James Clancy, NUPGE National President. Ottawa (29 Aug. 2013) — Do you know how unions make a difference? Do you have a story to share? The National Union of Public and […]
NSGEU Secretary-Treasurer, Darren McPhee attends government announcement of a new commitment to provide a more modern, community-focused support system for people with disabilities, mental health issues, and seniors.
Today, the Nova Scotia government announced they are charting a new direction for persons with disabilities, seniors and people with mental health issues. Over the next decade, they will be moving to a new support system model that will give people more choice and control over where they live and the kind of care they […]
CBC Maritime Noon’s topic today: Should corner stores be able to sell liquor?
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Open Letter to Nova Scotians from NSGEU members working for the NSLC
As members of the Nova Scotia Government & General Employees Union (NSGEU) and employees of the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC), we are proud to deliver a responsible quality service to Nova Scotians. We work in the distribution warehouse, in accounting, purchasing and administration, and in the stores, as both managers and clerks. Together, we […]
NSGEU Welcomes Latest Dental Service Initiatives
Halifax – The NSGEU is pleased to see the government’s most recent dental service announcements about increased access to pediatric dental surgeries and the hiring of a Chief Dental Officer. They are both long overdue initiatives that should have been implemented much earlier. This position has been recommended since the 2008 Nova Scotia Oral Review […]
