Media Release: Employees at the WCB, NSGEU Local 55, Vote to Strike
May 7, 2018
Members of the Nova Scotia Government & General Employees Union (NSGEU) Local 55, who work for the Workers’ Compensation Board, have voted 83% in favour of strike action to back their demands at the bargaining table.
The Union and the Employer enter the conciliation process tomorrow, May 8 and May 9th.
“This strike vote is motivated by a real concern for fair treatment by the Employer as the WCB moves forward with a transformation of their operations,” says NSGEU President Jason MacLean. “At this time, our members are facing significant threats to job security and the membership has just given us a strong mandate to address these in conciliation.”
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The Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union represents over 30,000 women and men who provide quality public services Nova Scotians count on every day.
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For more information, and to arrange for an interview with President MacLean please contact:
Deedee Slye
NSGEU Communications Officer
902-424-4063 (office) 877-556.7438 (toll free)
902-497-6761 (mobile) dslye@nsgeu.ca
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