CUPE New Brunswick

Education Dept Recognize it Had no Right to Ban Solidarity Symbols in Schools
Fredericton – On January 17, 2020, all NB schools’ officials had received instructions to discipline any school workers who dares to wear a CUPE “Solidarity” T-shirts and materials. CUPE members in all workplaces have been wearing the “Solidarity – Bargaining Forward” shirts for almost two years and have had no issues in the workplace. Suddenly, the Districts claimed this ban was ... Read More

Conciliation Fails: Fredericton Negotiations in Deadlock
Fredericton, January 14, 2020 – Negotiations between the City of Fredericton and its outside workers, CUPE Local 508, are in a deadlock as the employer refuses to improve wages. “We did everything we could to get an agreement with the City, but they were not willing to make a fair wage offer. Outside workers deserve a fair wage now,” said Kevin ... Read More

Send your holiday card today
Fill out the form to send the following card to Premier Higgs and your MLA: Dear Premier Higgs, I send you this holiday “Fistivus” card because the Holidays give us an opportunity to take an honest look at ourselves and the world around us.  Frankly, 2019 has been a tough year for workers. Statistics Canada said New Brunswick has the ... Read More