Dear Local 78B members working for Stock Transportation, Today the government announced it was investing more money into busing in the Halifax Regional Centre for Education. This is great, however, they also announced a busing consultation process that excludes your union and, therefore, the voices of drivers, monitors, and mechanics who deliver the service. NSGEU […]
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NSGEU Supports Pharmacare
Our Federal government is in the process of developing a national Pharmacare plan, which would fill a huge gap in our existing universal health care system: ensuring all Canadians, regardless of income, would be able to access medications they need. According to a recent report commissioned by the national nurses’ union, up to 640 Canadians […]
MEDIA RELEASE: Liberal Government Heightens Health Care Crisis by Leaving More Nova Scotians Stranded
By Shannon MacIntyre on June 25, 2018 in Home Page, Labour News, NSGEU News, President’s Message, Press Releases
NSGEU President Jason MacLean joins Cape Breton families, seniors and health care workers with shock and anger at today’s Liberal government announcement that the Northside Consolidated Hospital and New Waterford General Hospital will close and be replaced with Community Health Centres. “When was the community consulted for this plan?” asks Mr. MacLean. “The community shouldn’t […]
Local 71 – CCRCE Strike Vote Information
By Shannon MacIntyre on June 21, 2018 in Bargaining Updates, Home Page, Local 0071, NSGEU News, President’s Message
Dear members of Local 71, After 12 days at the bargaining table, your Bargaining Committee has filed for conciliation. The Union is seeking a strike mandate from you, the members, prior to going into conciliation. We need a strike vote from all of Local 71 to reach a fair agreement. Your employer, the Chignecto-Central Regional Centre […]
A Message from NSGEU President Jason MacLean
Good morning, To mark National Nursing Week, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for the incredible work you do, each and every day, in caring for Nova Scotians. NSGEU nurses are with their patients every step of the way, and you have proven to be tireless advocates, speaking out on many issues, […]
The NSGEU turned 60 this year!
On April 19, 2018 the NSGEU turned 60 years old. Let’s celebrate this important accomplishment made possible by the contributions of thousands of members, past and present, who have worked in solidarity to advance the values of fairness, equality and equity. On this day we recognize 60 years of advocating for the rights of the […]
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 […]
Health Care Strike Vote-Message from NSGEU President Jason MacLean
By Shannon MacIntyre on April 4, 2018 in Bargaining Updates, Home Page, NSGEU News, President’s Message
After more than a year, and nearly 40 bargaining and conciliation dates, we still do not have a new collective agreement for our health care members. What has become even more frustrating is that since January the bargaining committee has witnessed a serious slow down in process from the employers. In fact, the employers have […]
Message to NSGEU Members working in School Boards re: Inclusive Education Report
Dear NSGEU members working in provincial school boards, As you may be aware, the government released its report on Inclusive Education, Inclusive Education Commission Report, on March 26. Unfortunately, we were not consulted during the research or writing of this report and are frankly a bit amazed that a report on inclusive education can be […]
McNeil Budget Misses the Mark
Election night, May 30, 2017. Re-elected Premier Stephen McNeil, after seeing his majority government significantly reduced, said, “I want to assure you that I’ve heard you and I’ve listened.” On that night he promised to be the Premier for all Nova Scotians. Since that night the McNeil Liberals have ripped provisions out of our collective […]
