Dear members of Local 55 at the WCB, The results are in. Of those who voted, 93% voted in favour of accepting the tentative agreement. The Bargaining Committee wishes to thank the membership for their support throughout this process. Bargaining Committee: Theresa Anthony terry.anthony@wcb.ns.ca Pamela Harnish pam.harnish@wcb.ns.ca Brian Dimmer Brian.Dimmer@wcb.ns.ca Lloyd Samson Lloyd.Samson@wcb.ns.ca Chief Negotiator […]
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Local 55 – WCB Tentative Agreement, Side Letters, Reminder of Information Sessions and Ratification E-Vote
Dear members of Local 55 at the WCB, As you are aware, your Bargaining Committee reached a tentative agreement with the Employer and recommends that you vote to accept. This is a reminder of the information sessions tomorrow, Thursday, May 24th. The tentative agreement and side letters are available from the Resource Centre for you […]
Press Release: Employees at the WCB, NSGEU Local 55, Vote to Strike
By Zita Hildebrandt on May 7, 2018 in Bargaining Updates, Home Page, Local 0055, Media Releases, NSGEU News
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 […]
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 […]
