The Presidents of Canadian Union of Public Employees New Brunswick, PEI, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador responded to the study of Canada’s Employment Insurance (EI) system with the following statement: The Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP) study is correct in saying that EI needs fixing, but ignores the realities of regional economics and fails to offer … Read More
Correctional officers concerned about the new Southeast Regional Centre in Shediac
The Union representing the correctional officers in New Brunswick, CUPE Local 1251 feels it has been kept out of the loop concerning the Southeast Regional Centre in Shediac which will open soon.
CUPE Local 1252 pleased with new pension plan for its members
The New Brunswick Council of Hospital Unions – CUPE Local 1252- sees the new pension plan announced today by the New Brunswick Government as a very positive outcome for its members.
Saint John voters reject corporate control of drinking water
The majority of Saint John voters don’t want a corporation involved in delivering drinking water services, according to a new poll.
Boycott! Fredericton airport directors
The owners of these establishments sit on the Fredericton Airport Board of Directors and need to be sent a clear message to go back to the table and negotiate a fair collective agreement with these workers.
Provincial Budget: No Pay Equity Yet.
The NB Coalition for Pay Equity deplores the government’s slow pay-out of pay equity as well as the lack of available information
CUPE Local 963 applauds no privatization of NB Liquor
The Union representing the New Brunswick liquor workers, CUPE Local 963, is pleased that the New Brunswick Liquor Corporation is recommending that Alcool NB Liquor not be privatized.
Government out of touch with New Brunswickers, poll says
Nine out of ten New Brunswickers say that the services delivered by the provincial government are important to their day-to-day lives, according to survey results released today. Seven out of ten New Brunswickers also believe it’s possible for the government to reduce spending without reducing public services.
Union asks government to audit Red Cross home support service agreement
The Union representing the Home Support Workers, CUPE Local 4598, filed a complaint with the Minister of Social Development to audit the practices of the Canadian Red Cross concerning the transportation allowance to its workers.
The Alward Government continues its attack on rural communities
The last round of cuts to the Department of Transportation Winter Maintenance Program will affect the safety of New Brunswickers, especially those living in the rural communities.