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 […]
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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 […]
Welcome Local 130 to NSGEU
On June 1, 2018 employees of Shannex – Orchard Court voted overwhelmingly to join the NSGEU. Orchard Court is a long term care facility located in Kentville. The over 30,000 NSGEU members proudly welcome the employees of Orchard Court to our union and we look forward to working in solidarity to continue to add democracy […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 Bargaining Strike Vote Update
By Shannon MacIntyre on April 6, 2018 in Home Page, Labour News, Local 0100, Local 0105, Local 0122, Local 0193, Local 0195, NSGEU News
After two very successful telephone town hall meetings it’s clear that people are tired of being attacked and are ready to send a strong message to the Employers and Stephen McNeil that it’s time to take our negotiations seriously. To those that participated in our town halls, either by listening in or asking a question […]
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 […]
Labour Board will finalize IWK Essential Services Plan
Today, March 27, the Nova Scotia Council of Health Care Unions is asking the Nova Scotia Labour Board to settle all remaining issues and finalize the IWK Essential Services Agreement. The Council of Unions has reached the conclusion that the remaining issues can not be resolved through negotiations with the Employer and is using the […]
