In Labour News, NSGEU NewsPosted January 16, 2015UPDATE: Landmark Court Decision Shows Bill 1 Is UnconstitutionalGood afternoon, Today, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that RCMP members do have the right to unionize. Within that... Continue Reading
In Media ReleasesPosted January 16, 2015MEDIA RELEASE: Landmark Court Decision Shows Bill 1 Is UnconstitutionalNSGEU President Joan Jessome says today’s Supreme Court of Canada decision on the RCMP’s right to unionize makes it clear... Continue Reading
In NSGEU NewsPosted January 12, 2015Northeast NS Correctional Facility Announces Interim Executive MembersMembers at the Northeast Nova Scotia Correctional Facility are pleased to announce that Terry DeCoff is the Interim President and... Continue Reading
In Labour News, NSGEU NewsPosted January 12, 2015Read Stephen Kimber’s column in the Metro News, “Divide and conquer: Weakening the power of Nova Scotia’s largest union”Dear NSGEU members, Please read this article by Metro’s columnist Stephen Kimber as he describes the legislation as “politically targeted... Continue Reading
In Bargaining UpdatesPosted January 12, 2015Local 58 – Gateway Home – Bargaining UpdateYour Bargaining Committee met with your Employer on December 16, 2014 for the purpose of exchanging proposals for your first... Continue Reading
In Labour News, NSGEU NewsPosted January 8, 2015Letter to Atlantic Business Magazine: Unions Play a Role in Creating Top Marks for Employers in Nova ScotiaThe following is a letter President Jessome is submitting to the Atlantic Business Magazine regarding their article on the top... Continue Reading
In Labour News, NSGEU NewsPosted January 7, 2015Public Service Award/Long Service Award /Retirement Allowance At Risk! Premier McNeil targets the Public Service Award: Sends a Signal to Other EmployersIn an interview on December 16, Premier McNeil announced he is targeting the Public Service Award for Civil Service employees... Continue Reading
In UncategorizedPosted January 6, 2015Looking for Nurses’ Input: Nursing StrategyGood afternoon, Every day, in a variety of settings, registered nurses and licensed practical nurses make essential contributions to the... Continue Reading
In NSGEU NewsPosted January 6, 2015Update on Health Authorities Act (Bill 1) Arbitration ProcessGood afternoon, As you are likely already aware, the arbitration process for the new Health Authorities Act (more commonly referred... Continue Reading
In Bargaining Updates, NSGEU NewsPosted January 6, 2015Local 48 Bargaining Update: Tentative Agreement Ratified!Local 48 – NS Pension Services Corporation Bargaining Update: Tentative Agreement Ratified! Congratulations to all members of Local 48 on... Continue Reading