The NSGEU represents a range of workers who are emergency responders: police, social workers, correctional workers, firefighters, Registered Nurses and more. These are the people you need by your side in a time of crisis. The very nature of their work makes these workers vulnerable to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Unfortunately, these emergency responders aren’t […]
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NSGEU is sponsoring “Don’t Drink and Drive Commercials” featuring a member of Local 1995, Cape Breton Regional Police.
NSGEU represents members who work for the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) and for the Cape Breton Regional Police (CBRP). When we were approached to sponsor a “Don’t Drink and Drive” commercial featuring a member of the CBRP, we saw it was a great fit and an important message. NSGEU members of Local 470 and […]
PRESS RELEASE – NSGEU Pleased CBRP Officer Reinstated
September 25, 2014 Halifax – The Nova Scotia Government & General Employees Union (NSGEU) and the Cape Breton Regional Police (CBRP) with the assistance of legal counsel were able to conclude a mediated resolution that includes the reinstatement of a member of the CBRP who was suffering from PTSD and was fired on July 3, […]
Local 1995 Bargaining Update: Tentative Agreement Reached, Recommending Acceptance: Information/Ratification Vote Scheduled
Dear member of Local 1995, Your Bargaining Committee met with a conciliator on May 15th, but despite our best efforts, we were not able to conclude a collective agreement at that time. Discussion continued in the weeks and months following and with the assistance of the Conciliation Officer we are pleased to inform the membership […]
NSGEU Ad in Cape Breton Post this Saturday, May 17, in Honour of National Police Week
Local 1995 Cape Breton Regional Police Services – Bargaining Reaches Impasse; Union Files for Conciliation
After five days at the bargaining table, your employer has refused to satisfactorily address the concerns of the membership of Local 1995. Further, the employer advised the Union on Thursday, March 20th, they were not willing to meet to discuss or negotiate any outstanding items. Nor has the Union received a final offer from the […]
Local 1995 – Cape Breton Regional Police – Negotiations Moving Forward
The union is mailing you a copy of the proposals which were tabled during the opening day of negotiations on Tuesday, February 4th , 2014. These proposals were developed by your Bargaining Committee after careful consideration and analysis of the input from the membership. Negotiations continued on February 5th, 6th & 12th and for the […]
NSGEU press release re: Cape Breton Regional Police
Sydney – Cape Breton Regional Police Officers, members of NSGEU Local 1995, are looking for the same treatment and consideration as their colleagues in other police forces who work in Nova Scotia and other jurisdictions across the country. “Due to the nature of the work and the danger associated with police work, officers are often […]
President Jessome swears-in new executive of Local 1995, employees of the Cape Breton Regional Municipal Police
Approximately 70 members of Local 1995 filled the room at their triennial meeting on June 17 where they elected a new executive to lead their local for the next three years. At the meeting, President Jessome led a discussion about the next steps the union is taking to address member’s ongoing concerns about health & […]
