The Union has raised concerns pertaining to Case Aides working within the Department of Community Services. The Employer continues to avoid appointing a number of term employees to permanent. The Department states it is looking at different ways to “optimize the delivery of access and transportation.” In light of this work, the Department has been […]
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Local 64 – Colchester Residential Services Society Bargaining Update
Dear Local 64 members, Your bargaining committee met with your employer on Thursday, March 14th and Friday, March 15th to resume negotiations. Both days were productive as we work towards reaching a new tentative agreement for your local, and we hope to have an agreement to bring forward to the members soon. If you have any questions […]
Union Matters: Political Action Committee
This week, host Mary Otto sits down with fellow members of the NSGEU’s Political Action Committee (PAC), to find out what it’s like to get involved in politics and the union! Featured on this episode are Hugh Gillis (a Correctional Officer from Local 480); Robert MacDonald (an Operational Support worker at SMU from Local 170); […]
Local 71 – Chignecto Central Regional Centre for Education Update on ECE Classification Issues
Attn: Early Childhood Educators and Lead Early Childhood Educators working in Pre-Primary Classrooms with the CCRCE We, the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union, have been in on-going discussions with your Employer, the Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education, with regards to unionizing your classifications (ECE & Lead ECE), much like what has occurred at […]
Health Care Workers’ Safety Survey
By Zita Hildebrandt on March 15, 2019 in Home Page, Local 0100, Local 0104, Local 0122, Local 0193, Local 0195, NSGEU News
The union has received a number of reports from our Health Care members regarding concerns about staffing shortages and patient safety. We are trying to collect data from the membership to assist with bringing public attention to this important issue. In order to do this effectively, we need information from you. We are asking you […]
Health Care Administrative Professionals’ Safety Survey
By Zita Hildebrandt on March 15, 2019 in Home Page, Local 0104, Local 0189, Local 0190, Local 0191, Local 0193, Local 0195, Local 0423, Local 1246, NSGEU News
The union has received a number of reports from our Administrative Professionals working in health care regarding concerns about staffing shortages and patient safety. We are trying to collect data from the membership to assist with bringing public attention to this important issue. In order to do this effectively, we need information from you. We […]
Health Care Support Services’ Safety Survey
By Zita Hildebrandt on March 15, 2019 in Home Page, Local 0104, Local 0119, Local 0124, Local 0193, Local 0195, NSGEU News
The union has received a number of reports from our Support Services members regarding concerns about staffing shortages and patient safety. We are trying to collect data from the membership to assist with bringing public attention to this important issue. In order to do this effectively, we need information from you. We are asking you […]
Local 70 – South Shore Regional Centre for Education Pension Plan Update
Dear Local 70 members, As many of you are aware, the Union met with the Employer to discuss the likelihood of negative financial impacts to members of your Bargaining Unit, should employees vote in favour of transferring from the South Shore Plan to the PSSP. In follow up to that meeting, as well as the […]
MEDIA RELEASE: HI Emergency Department Reaches Boiling Point
The situation at the Halifax Infirmary emergency department has reached a boiling point, as nurses’ pleas to call “Code Orange” (a special alert usually reserved for incidents with mass casualties) were denied on Wednesday evening. At one point, 99 patients were in the department, with just three doctors on rotation and three fewer RNs than […]
Home Care Update & Meetings
By Zita Hildebrandt on March 14, 2019 in Bargaining Updates, Home Page, Local 0033, Local 0036, Local 0037, Local 0039, Local 0076, Local 0083, Local 0084, NSGEU News, President’s Message
Good morning, NSGEU’s home care workers play a critical role in our health care system: helping to ensure Nova Scotians can stay in the comfort of their own homes even when they need assistance with their day-to-day routine. The work you do is deeply appreciated by your clients, their loved ones, and by us, your […]
