In UncategorizedPosted January 10, 2025Home Care Bargaining Achieves Important GainsThe NSGEU currently represents close to 1,600 Home Care CCAs in 14 different locals, working in communities from Yarmouth to... Continue Reading
In Media Releases, NSGEU NewsPosted August 20, 2020Press Release: The Facts on Northwood Review CommitteeToday, Premier McNeil was asked about the secretive Northwood Review and the NSGEU’s decision not to participate as information provided... Continue Reading
In Media ReleasesPosted August 4, 2020MEDIA 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... Continue Reading
In Media ReleasesPosted June 30, 2020MEDIA RELEASE: Plans for Long-Term Care Review InadequateThe government’s planned review of the tragic deaths of residents at Northwood Manor is both welcome and necessary, but unfortunately,... Continue Reading
In Labour News, NSGEU NewsPosted April 24, 2020Update on Conditions at Northwood ManorGood afternoon, NSGEU members were mandated by the Minister of Health to be redeployed at Northwood Manor via Ministerial Order. We now know that... Continue Reading
In Media ReleasesPosted April 22, 2020MEDIA RELEASE: Immediate Action Required to Protect Seniors & Workers at Northwood ManorNSGEU nurses redeployed to Northwood Manor are reporting extremely serious concerns about the health and safety of vulnerable seniors due... Continue Reading
In UncategorizedPosted April 19, 2020Urgent: Department of Health and Wellness Seeks CCA, LPN & RN Volunteers for Northwood Manor!Good morning, I am reaching out today at the request of the Department of Health and Wellness. The Department is... Continue Reading
In Media ReleasesPosted February 27, 2014Local 34 – NSGEU Offers Arbitration to Avoid Labour DisruptionIn a last ditch effort to avoid work stoppage for home support workers, NSGEU President Joan Jessome wrote to Premier... Continue Reading
In Labour News, NSGEU NewsPosted February 27, 2014Local 34 Northwood – Emergency Meeting Tonight at the NSGEU – 7pmDear members of Local 34, The strike begins on Friday morning at 8am. We are holding an emergency meeting tonight,... Continue Reading
In Labour News, NSGEU NewsPosted February 24, 2014Standing Room only at Local 34 Northwood Emergency Meeting Sunday night, Feb. 23Home support workers packed a meeting at the NSGEU Conference Centre on Sunday night. NSGEU members of Local 34 are... Continue Reading