On December 6, take a pause to recognize the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. December 6, 2018, marks 29 years since the 1989 murder of 14 women at L’Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal. As we remember the 13 engineering students and one worker who were murdered at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal […]
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You’re Invited: Discussion on National Pharmacare
What: Advisory Council on the Implementation of National Pharmacare Community Dialogue, Presented by the Canadian Patient Safety Institute When: Wednesday, November 7th, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Bluenose Ballroom, Delta Halifax Hotel by Marriott (downtown) – Attached to Scotia Square parkade Canada’s unions are proud that we’ve won health insurance coverage for many of our […]
Get Involved in the Fall 2018 Agency, Boards and Commissions Campaign
The Provincial Government has kicked off its’ Fall 2018 recruitment campaign for the province’s Agencies, Boards and Commissions. The NSGEU is encouraging it’s members to get involved and take a look the more than 150 opportunities to volunteer on an Agency, Board or Commission. There are opportunities ranging from colleges and boards of self-regulated health […]
Women’s Committee Plans to Match NSGEU Milestone for a Good Cause
In honour of the NSGEU’s 60th anniversary the Women’s Issues Committee has pledged to volunteer 60 hours for charity. They kicked off their work at Feed Nova Scotia on May 25th, where the committee headed to the new FNS office and helped sort donated food. NSGEU has been supporting Feed Nova Scotia for over a […]
Taking a Stand for Workplace Health & Safety
This article appeared in the Summer 2018 edition of the Union Stand Heather Avery and Heather MacIvor knew something wasn’t right when their employer moved them into a relatively new office building in 2010. Within a few months, multiple coworkers became sick and had to be moved from the building. Avery and MacIvor both work […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
