Dear Local 43 members, Your bargaining committee met with the employer on February 12th and 13th to exchange proposals. We plan to meet for additional bargaining days in the coming weeks and are hopeful that progress will be made. If you have any questions about the bargaining process or next steps, please contact a member […]
Author Archive | Zita Hildebrandt
Local 32 – Yarmouth Argyle Home Support Services Bargaining Update: Proposals Exchanged
Dear Local 32 members, Your bargaining committee met with your employer on Tuesday, February 12th for another day of negotiations. Negotiations were very cordial and 99 per cent of proposed articles have been agreed to. At the end of the day, the union proposed a wage package that would bring all members in line with […]
Complete the NSGEU Communications Survey for a chance to win an iPad!
Your NSGEU Communications team is always looking for ways to keep you better informed and up-to-date on the work being done on your behalf. Digital communications move fast and we want to be sure we are keeping up and reaching you using the tools you use on a daily basis. By taking a few moments […]
Member Bursary & Member Dependent Scholarship Applications
Time to apply for the NSGEU Member Bursary and Member Dependent Scholarships! Deadline: March 15, 2019 NSGEU believes in supporting members and their dependents who are continuing their education. Member Bursaries: Open to current NSGEU members in good standing with the Union. Bursaries are awarded solely on the financial need of the member, at the […]
Expression of Interest (EOI) for NSGEU IWK Nurses: Labour Management Committee Membership
NSGEU is looking for IWK nurses who are interested in becoming members of the new Labour Management Committee. This is an exciting opportunity to work towards improving our workplaces and work lives! Article 28 of our new Collective Agreement, which came into effect yesterday (January 30, 2019), stipulates there will be a Labour Management Committee […]
Housing Authority Locals 25, 26, 47 and 103 Bargaining Update: NSGEU Applies for Conciliation
By Zita Hildebrandt on January 30, 2019 in Bargaining Updates, Home Page, Local 0025, Local 0026, Local 0047, Local 0103
Dear Local 25, 26, 47 and 103 members: After eight days of negotiations, on January 29, 2019 talks broke down between the Union and your Employers. The Union will be filing for the assistance of a conciliation officer to assist the parties to reach an agreement. Based on your input through the 2018 bargaining survey […]
Expression of Interest for NSHA Nurses in NSGEU Zone Labour Management Committee Membership
By Zita Hildebrandt on January 30, 2019 in Home Page, Local 0101, Local 0104, Local 0193, Local 0195
The NSGEU is looking for nurses working in all Zones who are interested in becoming members of the new Zone Labour Management Committees. This is an exciting opportunity to work towards improving our workplaces and work lives. Article 28 of our new Collective Agreement, which is effective today (January 30, 2019), stipulates there will be […]
Local 75 – Stock Transportation Bargaining Update: Information Session & Ratification Vote
Dear members of Local 75, Your Bargaining Committee reached a tentative agreement with the Employer on December 13 , 2018. We have scheduled an information session and ratification vote on this tentative agreement for Wednesday, January 30th at 7:00 p.m in the NSGEU Conference Centre, 255 John Savage Avenue, Dartmouth. All Drivers and Monitors, are invited to attend. […]
DCS Social Worker Reclass Update
By Zita Hildebrandt on January 24, 2019 in Home Page, Labour News, Local 0001, Local 0002, Local 0003, Local 0004, Local 0005, Local 0006, Local 0007, Local 0008, Local 0014, Local 0016, Local 0017
NSGEU staff have met with DCS HR and Public Service Commission representatives weekly since the New Year to discuss the settlement of the substantially altered classification grievance. Our latest meeting took place January 22nd. We believe that we are very close to an agreement with the employer, and when it is finalized, we will provide […]
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