Local 29 – VON for Canada NS Branch: Bargaining Update

Your bargaining committee is working hard to negotiate a fair collective agreement. So far, we have met with your employer on September 26^th, November 28^th and 29^th, 2024, March 4^th and 5^th 2025 (dates delayed due to the Provincial election), with additional dates scheduled for June 4^th and 5^th.

As per legislation, we are still in the process of negotiating an essential services plan and that work is still ongoing. That committee has met several times with additional dates scheduled on May 1^st and May 30^th. An essential services plan must be in place before a legal strike can be held — if that is required to achieve a fair collective agreement.

Your committee wishes to thank you for your patience and continued solidarity. We will work hard on your behalf to conclude the best possible collective agreement.

Bargaining Committee:

Walter Kelsey, walterklocal29@gmail.com
Paula Melanson, paulalm@hotmail.ca
Amanda Oickle, amandaoickle224@gmail.com
Karen Grandy, Lead Negotiator, kgrandy@nsgeu.ca