Dear School Board members, The Nova Scotia Federation of Labour recently organized a meeting between the Unions representing school support staff and the Minister of Education. The meeting was held on April 17, 2018 at the Minister’s office. Present at the meeting were Robin MacLean (NSGEU), Nicole McKim (NSGEU), Grant Dart (CUPE), Penny Foster (SEIU), […]
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 […]
Today the NSGEU turns 60!
Today the NSGEU turns 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 hard working members […]
“Make Safety a Habit!” NAOSH Week Symposium, May 7, 2018
Welcome to NAOSH Week Join us for the launch of NAOSH week where we present a new opportunity to help you make a difference; to drive workplace injuries and deaths down toward the only acceptable number there is: ZERO Program 8:30 Registration, Coffee & Vendor Booths 9:00 NSCC OHS Student Presentation 10:00 Registration, Coffee & […]
Health Care Strike Vote Information Session in Metro April 17 & 19
By Zita Hildebrandt on April 17, 2018 in Bargaining Updates, Home Page, Local 0100, Local 0122, NSGEU News
Dear Health Care Bargaining Unit members, NSGEU President Jason MacLean and Chief Negotiator Shawn Fuller will host strike vote information sessions in the metro area to answer all your questions. The meetings will be held: Today, Tuesday, April 17: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at NSGEU Head Office, 255 John Savage Avenue. Thursday, April 19: […]
NSGEU Staff Vacancy Labour Resource Centre Representative Competition #2018-01
NSGEU has a vacancy for a Labour Resource Centre Representative #2018-01 – Labour Resource Centre Representative We encourage you to apply if you are interested in the above posted position. The deadline for applications is no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Health Care Strike Vote Information Session in Cape Breton Today
Dear Health Care Bargaining Unit members, Today, NSGEU President Jason MacLean and Chief Negotiator Shawn Fuller will host two information sessions in Cape Breton on the upcoming health care strike vote. Please take the time to come out and have your questions answered on this important strike vote. Today, Monday, April 16, 2018: Port Hawkesbury: […]
Health Care Bargaining Unit Bargaining Update
By Lucas Wide on April 13, 2018 in Bargaining Updates, Home Page, Local 0100, Local 0104, Local 0122, Local 0193, Local 0195, NSGEU News
It is critically important that you vote Dear Health Care Bargaining Unit members, Your bargaining committee and several other volunteers have been putting in long hours at phone banks, regional strike vote meetings and on telephone town halls urging NSGEU health care members across the province to vote to strike to back your bargaining demands. […]
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 […]
Local 267 Bargaining Update: Tentative Agreement & Information Meetings
Dear Local 267 members, As discussed yesterday, your bargaining committee has negotiated and is recommending acceptance of a new tentative agreement. A copy has been emailed to all Local 267 members. If you did not receive one, please contact the Resource Centre by calling 902-424-4063, 1-877-556-7438 (toll-free) or email inquiry@nsgeu.ca and they will see that […]
