May 7, 2018 Members of the Nova Scotia Government & General Employees Union (NSGEU) Local 55, who work for the Workers’ Compensation Board, have voted 83% in favour of strike action to back their demands at the bargaining table. The Union and the Employer enter the conciliation process tomorrow, May 8 and May 9th. “This […]
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Watch for the NSGEU strike vote van at the HRM office Tues., May 1, and Thurs. May 3
Dear Local 55, WCB members working in the HRM office, An NSGEU strike vote information van will be visiting your workplace on Tuesday, May 1st from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. & Thurs., May 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come by to chat, pick up some NSGEU swag, and help us earn a […]
Local 55 – WCB Strike E- Vote Information
Dear members of Local 55, As you are aware, your Bargaining Committee is asking for your support in advance of conciliation on May 8 and 9th. Your Bargaining Committee is asking for a strong strike mandate. On Monday, April 30th, you will receive an email with voting instructions including a link and a PIN number. […]
Local 55 – Workers’ Compensation Board Conciliation Dates Set
Dear members of Local 55, We have just received notice that conciliation dates have been set for May 8 and 9. A Conciliation Officer is a neutral party with experience in mediation who helps both sides reach an acceptable agreement. The Conciliation Officer assigned to us by the Labour Board is Peter Lloyd. Thank you for […]
Local 55 – Workers’ Compensation Board Bargaining Update: Strike Vote Information
By Shannon MacIntyre on April 13, 2018 in Bargaining Updates, Home Page, Labour News, Local 0055, President’s Message
Dear Local 55 members; Please click here to view and download the strike information package Your Bargaining Committee Needs a strike vote from all members of Local 55 to reach a fair agreement for all members. After thirteen (13) days at the bargaining table, your Bargaining Committee has filed for conciliation. Virtually all items under […]
Workers’ Compensation Board Local 55 Telephone Town Hall
WHAT: Telephone Town Hall WHEN: Wed. April 4, 2018 TIME: 6:30 p.m. We are holding a Telephone Town Hall in order to provide you with a bargaining update and discuss the upcoming strike vote with you. NSGEU President Jason MacLean, Chief Negotiator Robin MacLean, ERO Darryl Warren, and other members of your Bargaining Committee will […]
Telephone Town Hall Meeting: Local 55 – Workers Compensation Board
Telephone Town Hall Meeting Local 55 – Workers Compensation Board Meeting to Discuss Bargaining Date: Wednesday, May 31, 2017 Time: 7:00pm We are holding a Telephone Town Hall meeting for NSGEU members who work for the WCB in order to discuss the details of the proposals which were exchanged with the […]
Local 55 – Workers’ Compensation Board: Bargaining Proposals Exchanged
Dear Local 55 Member: Your collective agreement expired on December 31, 2014, and your Bargaining Committee has exchanged proposals with the employer. If you are a Local 55 member and have not received the proposals by email, please contact the Resource Centre at 902-424-4063 (1-877-556-7438) or email inquiry@nsgeu.ca and they will ensure you get a […]
NSGEU’s Position on the Possible Impact of the Provincial Budget for Local 55 – Workers’ Compensation Board
On April 15th the Employer posted a dispatch via the “MyWorks” portal titled “2015-2016 Nova Scotia Budget: What WCB Employees need to know.” The posting contains a great deal of opinion, speculation, and references to how poorly the Provincial Government treats their employees. There were also analogous references to unionized employees and specifically NSGEU civil […]
