“Alliances for Solidarity” is the theme of this year’s Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia. The Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia “was created in 2004 to draw the attention of policymakers, opinion leaders, social movements, the public and the media to the violence and discrimination experienced by GLBTQ+ people internationally. May 17 has established […]
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Thank you for the work you do! Celebrating Correctional Services Week, May 13-19, 2018
By Deedee Slye on May 11, 2018 in Home Page, Labour News, Local 0001, Local 0002, Local 0003, Local 0004, Local 0005, Local 0006, Local 0007, Local 0008, Local 0014, Local 0016, Local 0017, NSGEU News
This week we are taking some time to recognize our members who provide Correctional Services in Nova Scotia. Correctional Services include services provided by Correctional Officers, Probation Officers, youth workers, social workers, case-management and program staff, and support staff in adult and youth correctional facilities. For the most part, our members spend a great deal […]
NSGEU Pleased to Announce New Office of Workplace Mental Health for Civil Service Members
By Deedee Slye on April 6, 2018 in Home Page, Labour News, Local 0001, Local 0002, Local 0003, Local 0004, Local 0005, Local 0006, Local 0007, Local 0008, Local 0014, Local 0016, Local 0017, NSGEU News, Press Releases
“I am very pleased to announce a joint initiative with the Public Service Commission (PSC) – a new Office of Workplace Mental Health for our Civil Service members,” says Jason MacLean, President of the Nova Scotia Government & General Employees Union (NSGEU). “As a union, we support our members who are having mental health issues […]
Domestic Violence Unpaid Leave: A Good First Step, But Can Victims Afford To Take It?
Today, the Liberal McNeil government tabled legislation, Bill No. 107, that will amend the Labour Standards Code to include the right to unpaid leave if you or your child/dependent is a victim of domestic violence. You can view the legislation here: https://bit.ly/2Goy82F Although we applaud this as a first step, we think that few Nova Scotians […]
Power has been restored. NSGEU office will open at 11 a.m.
Power has been restored to the NSGEU building and the office will open at 11 a.m. today. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Safe travels.
NSGEU Applauds NDP Bill for Victims of Intimate/Domestic/Sexual Violence
The NSGEU is pleased the NDP is introducing legislation that will, if passed, amend the Labour Standards Code to ensure working people who experience domestic violence, intimate violence, and sexual violence will have the right to paid and unpaid leave from their employers in order to begin their recovery process. The leave will also be […]
NSGEU School Board Support Staff Facing the Unknown
On January 25, 2018, NSGEU President Jason MacLean wrote the Minister of Education regarding the lack of information flowing to frontline workers at provincial school boards about what the future holds. “To date there has been no response. We have had some anecdotal information passed along but that info is either started or ended with […]
School Board Member Update
Following last week’s vague announcement by Education Minister Zach Churchill and the lack of answers on how the announced changes will affect NSGEU members, we have reached out to Government on your behalf. As of right now, Government officials have told us that the changes announced last week are a change in governance and not […]
Telephone Town Hall is Happening Tonight, Jan. 30 – Local 267 – NS Community College Important Bargaining Update: Talks Have Broken Off
By Deedee Slye on January 30, 2018 in Home Page, Important Meeting, Labour News, Local 0267, NSGEU News
Confirming that the Town Hall scheduled for tonight for members who work at the Nova Scotia Community Colleges province-wide is going ahead as scheduled. We are holding a Telephone Town Hall meeting for NSGEU members who work at Nova Scotia Community College campuses across the province. As you may have heard, talks with your Employer […]
NSGEU Office is Closed Today, Tuesday, Jan. 30
Due to the weather, the NSGEU office is closed today, Tuesday, January 30, to ensure the safety of members and staff. Staff are working from home so if needed please call 902-424-4063 or toll-free at 1-877-556-7438 and leave a message. You can also reach us at inquiry@nsgeu.ca. Your messages will be forwarded to the appropriate […]
