📢 CUPE NB Statement on International Women’s Day 📢

On March 8, we celebrate International Women’s Day, a day to recognize women’s achievements and renew our commitment to gender equality. For CUPE NB, this means fighting for pay equity, better wages, and strong public services – Because economic justice is fundamental to gender justice. Women, especially in care, and service sectors, continue to face systemic wage discrimination. It’s time for action! That’s why CUPE NB is … Read More

Healthcare workers reach tentative agreement

The CUPE 1252 bargaining team is proud to inform its members that a tentative agreement was reached between Local 1252 and the employer (Vitalité and Horizon Health Networks, and Ambulance NB). If ratified by the members, the new contract will cover the four years from late June 2024 to June 2028. Members should expect to receive information from their local … Read More

95% of CUPE 1190 Members Vote in Favour of New Contract

The members of CUPE 1190 – the general labour and trades workers in New Brunswick – voted in favour of their new collective agreement by 95%. Contract votes were conducted on February 18, in over 15 locations across New Brunswick. A total of 1246 members participated in the vote. “We had been bargaining for over two years, and we were … Read More

CUPE Skilled Trades Summit Wraps Up with Strong Calls for Action

February 3, 2025, Fredericton, NB – CUPE’s Skilled Trades Summit concluded this Sunday afternoon after a weekend of discussions and planning among tradespeople in the public sector. Over 140 mechanics, carpenters, electricians, welders, millwrights, heavy equipment operators, and other skilled workers gathered to address pressing issues in their fields and strategize on improving working conditions. CUPE National President Mark Hancock spoke to … Read More

Bargaining update from CUPE 1190 – Jan 24

Will this new government keep the old habits of the former one? We hope not. Solidarity with 1190 members. We hope for a fair deal soon. We invite you to call your local MLA. Let them know this province runs because of working people, and that includes those delivering the public services we all rely on!

Skilled Trades Summit in NB – Sommet des métiers spécialisés au N.-B.

Join us in person on January 31, 2025, to connect, learn, and discuss key issues impacting the trades sector in New Brunswick. This summit is for CUPE tradespeople working in New Brunswick.  Register today: https://lu.ma/fiawk1ql Download the event agenda: Agenda – Trades Workers Summit / Agenda du sommet des métiers Joignez-vous à nous en personne le 31 janvier 2025 pour … Read More