Happy Pride Day to all members in the Yarmouth region!! Any NSGEU members that would like to participate in the pride parade on Saturday, September 16th, please meet us at the NSGEU building in Yarmouth, 59 Hawthorne St. at noon.
Author Archive | Deedee Slye
NSGEU Launches Charter Challenge to Bill 148
Dear NSGEU members, You may have been following the news lately and have heard about Bill 148 that the McNeil government has recently imposed on 75,000 public sector workers. This Bill affects thousands of our own members. We have launched our challenge to Bill 148 Earlier today NSGEU, through its legal counsel, served Notice […]
Local 50 – Sherbrooke Village – Bargaining Update: July 26
Dear Local 50 members, As you are aware, the Employer presented their final offer on July 20 which was unacceptable to your Bargaining Committee as it did not address key issues of importance to the membership, including wages, job security, and length of season. As a result, talks broke off and the union applied for […]
A message from President Jason MacLean regarding the passage of Bill C-16
The NSGEU stands behind the passage of Bill C-16, An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code. The Act adds gender identity and gender expression to the list of prohibited grounds of discrimination. The Act also amends the Criminal Code to extend the protection against hate propaganda to any member […]
Sunday is William Davis Miners’ Memorial Day (Davis Day)
This Sunday June 11th is the 92nd Anniversary of the commemoration of William Davis Miners’ Memorial Day(“Davis Day“). It is a day that we commemorate the death of coal miner William Davis who was shot to death on a mining strike at approximately 11 a.m. on June 11th, 1925. It’s a time to honour the man, William Davis, and […]
It’s Blue Monday
The NSGEU Board of Directors recognizes the important work NSGEU members do every day helping to support people who are struggling with mental health issues in Nova Scotia. Blue Monday is the third Monday in January and for a variety of reasons is considered one of the most depressing days of the year. Christmas is […]
MEDIA RELEASE: NSGEU Files for Conciliation as Civil Service Negotiations Reach an Impasse
The NSGEU is filing for conciliation after negotiations with the government for a Civil Service collective agreement reached an impasse. “Our members are looking for a fair agreement and hopefully a conciliator can help us get there,” says Jason MacLean, President of the Nova Scotia Government & General Employees Union. “Right now, we remain far […]
No Agreement Reached for Civil Service: New Dates to be Confirmed for January
The NSGEU’s Civil Service Union Negotiating Committee is scheduling more bargaining dates in the New Year with the Employer after two days at the bargaining table failed to produce a tentative agreement. “It is unfortunate we couldn’t get a deal at the table over the last two days,” says Jason MacLean, President of the Nova […]
Civil Service Union Negotiating Committee Returns to the Table Tomorrow, Dec. 20
Dear Civil Service members, Your Bargaining Committee wishes to inform you that they are returning to the table tomorrow morning, Tuesday, December 20, for another day of bargaining with the employer. Thank you for your ongoing support. Please watch your email for updates. In solidarity, Civil Service Union Negotiating Committee
MEDIA RELEASE: NSGEU Civil Servants Reject Government’s Final Offer
NSGEU members who work in the Civil Service are sending a strong message to the Premier of Nova Scotia – they want a fairly negotiated deal. Civil Servants voted 94 per cent in favour of rejecting the final offer presented by government. The vote was counted today at noon. “Our members want an agreement […]
