In Healthcare, Labour News, NSGEU NewsPosted December 23, 2021Reminder of importance of workplace safety protocols and PPEDear members, Thank you all for providing valuable public services at this difficult time. This new variant is proving to... Continue Reading
In Bargaining Updates, Healthcare, Labour News, NSGEU NewsPosted December 17, 2021Support Services Bargaining Unit Bargaining UpdateBargaining has started for a new collective agreement between the Council of Unions and the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSH)... Continue Reading
In Labour News, NSGEU NewsPosted November 23, 2021Local 150 – Island Employment Association UPDATENSGEU President Jason MacLean, First Vice-President Sandra Mullen, and Executive Director Shawn Fuller met today with Labour Skills and Immigration... Continue Reading
In Healthcare, Labour News, NSGEU NewsPosted October 28, 2021Allied Healthcare Professionals Week Proclamation from the Premier of Nova ScotiaWhen Nova Scotians require health care services, they are cared for by an untold number of health care professionals. Nurses... Continue Reading
In Home Care, Labour News, NSGEU NewsPosted October 25, 2021Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) Pay IncreaseDear member, The Department of Health & Wellness has recently confirmed with the NSGEU that our members working in home... Continue Reading
In Home Care, Labour News, NSGEU NewsPosted October 6, 2021Local 43-Canadian Blood Service: On-Call Remote CompensationYesterday, the NSGEU negotiated a solution to an on-call problem you’ve likely all been experiencing for too long. Before today,... Continue Reading
In Arbitration Decisions, Labour News, NSGEU NewsPosted September 23, 2021Civil Service Arbitration Decisions: STI Policy GrievancesThe NSGEU, along with CUPE Local 1867, have been engaged in a long-standing arbitration regarding the administration of short-term illness... Continue Reading
In Labour News, NSGEU NewsPosted September 15, 2021Bill 148 UpdateOn July 8, 2021 the Supreme Court of Canada choose not to hear our appeal of a lower court decision... Continue Reading
In Labour NewsPosted September 3, 2021NS Government Announces Recognition of Truth and Reconciliation Day as HolidayDear members, The Government of Nova Scotia has just announced that they will annually recognize September 30 as Truth and... Continue Reading
In Healthcare, Labour News, NSGEU NewsPosted August 25, 2021NSGEU Statement: COVID-19 Mandatory VaccinationThe NSGEU has always strongly encouraged its members to get vaccinated to help protect against preventable illnesses, such as influenza,... Continue Reading