Remembrance Day Announcement

CUPE members on strike will be doing community service and supporting our local legions to honour Remembrance Day.

Premier Higgs attempting to create mass confusion in public services to break CUPE strike

Fredericton, NB — Yesterday, Premier Higgs and Minister Ted Flemming announced that they were forcibly ending the strike for healthcare workers (CUPE Local 1252) and workers in health services supply chain and laundry and linen services (CUPE Local 1190 and 1251). The mandatory order came into effect at 11:59pm. It became apparent this morning that although the order mandated all … Read More

Government breaks off talks: Strike Imminent

Fredericton, October 27, 2021 – Mediated talks between the CUPE Centralized Bargaining Team and the government of New Brunswick ended today after the Government broke off the talks. “We moved significantly from our initial demand, expecting some reciprocity and goodwill from the government, but that did not happen, said Stephen Drost, President of CUPE NB. While CUPE moved 8% off … Read More

Online Mass Membership Meetings – Oct 21 and 22

It’s clear, members of 10 big provincial locals voted overwhelmingly in favour of a strike if no fair deal is reached with the province. Altogether, the average vote was 94% in favour. This is why you are invited to participate in one mass membership meeting (1-hour session) either on October 21 or October 22. This is to prepare for coming … Read More

GNB memo prohibiting land acknowledgements an affront to reconciliation efforts

October 18, 2021, Fredericton, NB – CUPE New Brunswick expresses profound disappointment in the Government of New Brunswick’s recently released memo that prohibits government employees from making land acknowledgements. “Our union is committed to decolonization and reconciliation, and recognizing the stolen land on which we live is the bare minimum that we can do,” said Dana Wesley, Senior Officer for … Read More