Media Releases Archives - Page 8 of 27

In Media Releases

Posted May 6, 2021

MEDIA RELEASE: EMCI, Government Fail to Protect 811

The NSGEU has been informed of a number of COVID exposures within the 811 call centre, which is operated by...

In Labour News, Media Releases, NSGEU News

Posted May 6, 2021

Local 21-Emergency Medical Care Inc.: Notification of media release sent earlier today about EMCI’s failure to protect our members

Dear members, Earlier today President Jason MacLean sent a letter (click here to view) to your employer regarding the exposures...

In Media Releases

Posted April 13, 2021

MEDIA RELEASE: Dalhousie Staff Reject Employer’s Final Offer, Poised to Strike

Approximately 844 NSGEU members who work at Dalhousie University in administrative and technical support bargaining unit roles are poised to strike after their...

In Media Releases

Posted January 7, 2021

MEDIA RELEASE: Members’ fear for future with lack of information coming from NSH

On December 11th, 2020, Nova Scotia Health (NSH) sent a memo to its Health Information Services/Health Records Employees throughout Nova...

In Media Releases

Posted December 21, 2020

Dozens of hospital employees across Nova Scotia lose jobs to American-owned company just before the holidays

As a special thank you to our health care heroes for the holidays, Nova Scotia Health (NSH) has announced their plan to...

In Labour News, Media Releases

Posted September 3, 2020

Media Release: NSGEU Doubles Down – Calls for Better Safety Protocols for Students and Staff in Schools

The NSGEU stands with the Nova Scotia Teacher’s Union (NSTU) in calling for improved safety in schools, plus a delayed...

In Media Releases, NSGEU News

Posted August 20, 2020

Press Release: The Facts on Northwood Review Committee

Today, Premier McNeil was asked about the secretive Northwood Review and the NSGEU’s decision not to participate as information provided...

In Media Releases

Posted August 4, 2020

MEDIA RELEASE: NSGEU Releases Report, “Neglecting Northwood”

Today, the NSGEU is releasing a report chronicling government neglect and delay that contributed to the death of 53 seniors...

In Media Releases

Posted July 30, 2020

Premier Prioritizes Secrecy Ahead of Public Interest in Northwood Review Process

Due to the secretive nature of the Northwood review, NSGEU President Jason MacLean has decided to not take part in...

In Media Releases, NSGEU News

Posted July 22, 2020

Unions call for LPN Parity at press conference today, July 22, 2020 at the NSGEU Office.

We held a press conference today (see below for a youtube video of the conference) Here is our news release...

Media Releases

Premier Needs to Tell Universities Not to Target Low Paid Workers to Balance their Budgets