The NSGEU stands behind the passage of Bill C-16, An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code. The Act adds gender identity and gender expression to the list of prohibited grounds of discrimination. The Act also amends the Criminal Code to extend the protection against hate propaganda to any member […]
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MEDIA RELEASE: NSGEU Files for Conciliation as Civil Service Negotiations Reach an Impasse
The NSGEU is filing for conciliation after negotiations with the government for a Civil Service collective agreement reached an impasse. “Our members are looking for a fair agreement and hopefully a conciliator can help us get there,” says Jason MacLean, President of the Nova Scotia Government & General Employees Union. “Right now, we remain far […]
All Civil Service Members – Reminder to Vote from President MacLean
Reminder to all Civil Service members, Voting continues today on the employer’s final offer. Your bargaining committee is asking you to support their efforts to achieve a fair tentative agreement and vote “NO”. You should have received your PIN number in your email. If you have not received an email, please call the NSGEU at […]
Member Update on Teachers’ Dispute: What To Do If You’re Being Asked To Do Struck Work
Good afternoon, The union has just learned that some school boards (Annapolis Valley & Chignecto Regional School Board) are offering additional hours for the purposes of supervision to our members. To be clear, we are advising all members to refuse any additional work if it is above and beyond your normal hours of work and […]
President MacLean asks to return to bargaining table: Premier responds he will wait for vote results.
Dear members of the Civil Service, In light of the return to the bargaining table with the Nova Scotia Teacher’s Union, I asked the Premier today to return to the table with Civil Servants as well, to actually negotiate a fair deal. Unfortunately, the Premier’s response was to say that he is waiting to see […]
Improve safety and staffing at Waterville Facility: says NSGEU President
Halifax – Nova Scotia Government & General Employees Union (NSGEU) President, Jason MacLean is calling on the government to improve safety and staffing at the Waterville Youth Facility in the wake of a violent attack on youth workers. On Sunday night, five youth workers were attacked by offenders at the Waterville Youth Facility and four […]
President MacLean: Show your support for postal workers!
Good afternoon, As you have likely heard, our Sisters & Brothers who work at Canada Post have been trying to negotiate with their employer to protect their jobs and important benefits and principles, such as pay equity and a defined benefit pension plan. The employer has turned its back on their employees and have been […]
Introducing NSGEU’s new Provincial Executive!
On May 11 – 14th the NSGEU held it’s Triennial Convention, where 317 voting delegates from all sectors and corners of the province gathered to determine the direction of your union, moving forward in the next three year term. A wide range of exciting resolutions were tabled and debated, including some key political action resolutions […]
NSGEU Press Release: New Executive Elected, Delegates Vote to Take Action Against Nova Scotia Liberals
May 14, 2016 New Executive Elected, Delegates Vote to Take Action Against Nova Scotia Liberals During the final day of NSGEU’s Triennial Convention, a new Executive team – consisting of President, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Vice-Presidents, and Secretary-Treasurer – was elected by delegates. Jason MacLean, a Correctional Officer from Sydney, was acclaimed as the union’s […]
Immediate Action needed to Address Safety Concerns and Staffing Levels in Long Term Care
Wed. May 4, 2016 MEDIA RELEASE: Immediate Action needed to Address Safety Concerns and Staffing Levels in Long Term Care Today Acting NSGEU President Jason MacLean is calling on the Government of Nova Scotia and the Minister of Health to address safety concerns in Long Term Care Facilities across the province following comments by Stuart […]
