Good afternoon, We were deeply saddened when we woke to news on Sunday morning that dozens of innocent people had been killed or injured in a shooting in Orlando. We pride ourselves on our union’s diversity and we have worked hard to build an inclusive community that is accepting of everyone, no matter their race, […]
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Blood Donor Week
We are pleased to celebrate June 13 – 19, 2016 as Blood Donor Week in Canada, and June 14 as Blood Donor Day. In Canada, our blood supply is managed by two not-for-profit organizations – Hema-Quebec and Canadian Blood Services. Members of NSGEU Local 43 work for Canadian Blood Services as Laboratory Technologists, Lab Assistants, […]
Celebrating Nurses’ Week: May 9th to 15th
NSGEU nurses truly are with their patients every step of the way. They have been tireless advocates, speaking out on issues of patient safety and pushing for the introduction of mandatory minimum nurse to patient ratios, to ensure safe staffing levels in our hospitals. NSGEU nurses truly are leading the way in Nova Scotia, calling […]
Thinking of our Sisters and Brothers in Fort McMurray
Dear Sisters and Brothers, The Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union represent 30,000 Nova Scotians across this province and we all have friends, families and loved ones in Fort McMurray. Like most of you, I have been watching the coverage and seeing the events unfold as families are forced to flee their homes with […]
Local 18A- Cape Breton University (Teachers)- Tentative Agreement Reached
Your Bargaining Committee met last evening with your Employer and with the assistance of a Conciliation Officer, we are pleased to advise that a tentative agreement was reached in the early morning hours. An information/ratification vote session has been scheduled as follows: Date: Wednesday, Feb. 10th, 2016 Time: 5:30 pm Place: Cape Breton University – Room CE […]
Local 18- Cape Breton University (MOS) Tentative Agreement Reached
The Bargaining Committee for local 18 met on Tuesday,February 2nd with the Employer and with the assistance of a Conciliation Officer, we are pleased to advise that a tentative agreement was reached. An information/ratification vote session has been scheduled as follows: Date: Wednesday, Feb. 10th, 2016 Time: 3:30 pm Place: Cape Breton University – Room CE 265 The bargaining […]
Local 81- Tentative Agreement Reached
Local 81 – Mount St. Vincent University Staff Tentative Agreement Reached On Monday, January 25th, your Bargaining Committee reached a tentative agreement with your Employer after nine bargaining sessions. Your Bargaining Committee is recommending acceptance. Tentative Agreement Document You can read the highlights and the tentative agreement document here, which includes language changes achieved in […]
Available Now: The Winter Issue of The Stand
By Shannon MacIntyre on January 14, 2016 in Events, Home Page, Labour News, NSGEU News, President’s Message
The latest issue of The Union Stand is now available online! In this issue, you will find information about Bill 148 (the Liberal government’s latest attack on workers’ rights) as well as information about our upcoming Triennial Convention, photos from union events, and much more. We will also be mailing out printed copies of The […]
The NSGEU Board of Directors and staff wish you a safe and happy holiday season!
Happy Holidays from all of us at the Nova Scotia Government & General Employees Union! Holiday Office Hours (255 John Savage Avenue, Dartmouth): Monday, December 21 to Wednesday, December 23 – open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, December 24 – closed Friday, December 25 – closed Monday, December 28 – closed Tuesday, December 29 to […]
Local 80 – APSEA Bargaining Update: Tentative Agreement Reached!
By Shannon MacIntyre on December 8, 2015 in Bargaining Updates, Home Page, Labour News, Local 0080, Locals
Dear Local 80 member, We are pleased to announce we have reached a tentative agreement with the employer, APSEA. Your Bargaining Committee is recommending acceptance. The term of the agreement is from April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2017. Highlights of your tentative agreement include: Wage increases: 2% as of April 1, 2012 2.5% as of April […]
