CUPE New Brunswick

Conciliator Agrees: Provincial Labourers Deserve Real Wage Increases
Fredericton, NB – September 19 CUPE Local 1190 held a press conference to invite the provincial government to accept the recommendations of a Conciliation Board in the ongoing round of contract talks. “We have gone around the province to consult with our members, and they accept these recommendations. It is not everything we asked for, but it is reasonable, and the ... Read More

City of Bathurst Inside Workers Stand United for Fair Wages
Bathurst– After a brief return to the bargaining table earlier this week, the City of Bathurst presented its full and final offer to CUPE Local 1282 members. The bargaining team presented the employer’s offer to its members, who voted by secret ballot for or against the employer’s offer. Members overwhelmingly rejected (90%) the employer’s offer. “The key issue here is ... Read More

Bathurst City Council Didn’t vote on the Lockout
Bathurst – It has come to our attention from source in City Hall that the mayor of the City of Bathurst made the decision to lockout its workers, members of CUPE Local 1282, without a motion or a vote from City Council.  This means that the City councillors didn’t have the chance to ask questions or to voice concerns with ... Read More