CUPE New Brunswick

CUPE and NBCC Talks at an Impasse
Negotiations between the New Brunswick Community College management and the CUPE Local 5017, representing tradespeople, custodial and maintenance staff are at an impasse. On April 12, the New Brunswick Labour Board formally acknowledged this through a letter to both parties. CUPE National Representative Kim McCaffrey says, “We have been trying to bargain a fair collective agreement with the employer since October ... Read More

Saint John Laundry workers need your help! Email the Minister
What is happening to the Saint John laundry workers in unacceptable.  Copy and paste this text in an email to the Minister responsible for Service New Brunswick (Mary Wilson) to show you stand with the laundry workers. Send to : Mary.Wilson@gnb.ca CC: Roger.L.Melanson@gnb.ca; David.Coon@gnb.ca; Kris.Austin@gnb.ca Dear Honourable Minister Mary Wilson, dear Leaders of the Opposition I am writing to you ... Read More

Good news: Cannabis NB will remain under public control
Fredericton – On March 19, 2021, the Government of New Brunswick announced it would stop pursuing its plan to privatize Cannabis NB. “Selling off our public assets, may it be in retail,  healthcare, transport, utilities always ends up costing residents more in the long run,” said Brien Watson, President of CUPE NB. “I am relieved to see they listened to ... Read More