Dear members of Locals 470 and 1670, With pending legalization of marijuana in Canada, NSGEU has been working to determine the best model for distribution and sales in Nova Scotia. As part of this project we undertook two surveys in early 2017 to gauge opinions of both our membership and the general public. Before taking […]
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NSGEU Member Bursaries
The following have been selected by the NSGEU Education Committee and Ratified by the NSGEU Board of Directors to receive awards. Last Name First Name Local Award 1 Baker Kaitlin 58 $ 1,000.00 2 Bennett Patti 193 $ 1,000.00 3 Chauder Sherry 100 $ 1,000.00 4 Durkee-Baird Sarah 267B $ 1,000.00 5 Ehler […]
Local 20 – NS Hearing & Speech Centres Leadership Opportunities with Your Union!
Good afternoon, There are a number of leadership positions to be elected for Local 20, as per the NSGEU’s constitution. The union is now putting out a call for Local 20 members with an interest in sitting on one (or more) of the following committees, councils, or the Local executive. Aside from general training […]
Making Room for Mental Health
This article appeared in the Winter 2017 issue of the Union Stand. There is a real lack of affordable housing in Nova Scotia, and that need is being felt acutely in King’s County. A recent study conducted by the Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia (AHANS) shows that there is a need for almost 1,000 […]
Winner of NSGEU Dream Vacation Contest!
Good afternoon, The lucky winner of the NSGEU’s Dream Vacation contest was Irene Tower, an Accounting Clerk and member of Local 82 (NSCAD)! Irene has worked at NSCAD for 11 years and will be retiring later this month. What a fantastic way to start out her retirement! She is thinking about using the certificate to […]
The Road To The Next Provincial Election
This article was featured in the Winter issue of the Union Stand The political question of the summer of 2016 was one of “will they or won’t they?” The provincial Liberals were approaching their 3rd anniversary in power, Stephen McNeil was still very high in the polls and the Liberal “brand” was stronger than ever […]
AVAILABLE NOW: Winter 2016/2017 Issue of The Stand
Good afternoon, The latest issue of The Union Stand is now available online! In this issue you will find NSGEU members: standing in solidarity with our union brothers and sisters, serving our communities, making room for mental health and much more. We will also be mailing out printed copies of The Stand to all NSGEU activists […]
NSGEU Job Vacancy: Receptionist-Typist
NSGEU Receptionist-Typist Job Competition #2017-03 NSGEU has a vacancy for an experienced Receptionist-Typist. #2017-03 – Receptionist-Typist We encourage you to apply if you are interested in the above posted position. The deadline for applications is Monday, March 13, 2017. NSGEU is committed to employment equity and encourages applicants to self-identify. No interviews from outside IAMAW […]
NSGEU Scholarships and Bursaries
Dear members, The deadline for the NSGEU Member Bursary is fast approaching! March 15, 2017 is the deadline for the NSGEU Member Bursary Applications to be submitted. Please review the guidelines and submit your application on or before March 15, 2017 Fax: 902-424-2111 Attention: Education Committee Email: inquiry@nsgeu.ca Subject Heading: Education Committee Member Bursary: Guidelines […]
NSGEU Office closed Thursday
The NSGEU Office will remain closed for Thursday, February 16.
