“Decreasing taxes for big businesses and for high income earners has taken hundreds of millions of dollars away from the province.”
New Brunswick rural communities targeted by Health care cuts
FREDERICTON: The Union representing the hospital workers, the New Brunswick Council of Hospital Union – CUPE local 1252 is appalled by the announcement this morning that another 14 positions held by its members are being cut in hospitals and community health centres in the province. “This time, the government is targeting the rural communities. Community Health centres in McAdam, Black Harbour, … Read More
Appointment of CUPE Maritimes Regional Director
Fredericton: The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) appointed CUPE Representative, Gordon Black, as Regional Director for the Maritimes region. Gordon Black has been involved with CUPE for more than 33 years; first as a member in the late 1970s while he worked for the Department of Transportation. He became a shop steward in 1978 and Area Vice-President in 1986. … Read More
Better pensions mean a stronger economy
De-indexing pension plans would have a very negative impact on the Canadian Federation of Independent Business members and the economy.
Eastern Municipal Conference wraps up with successful CETA event
The first-ever Eastern Municipal Conference wrapped up with another round of excellent speakers and a successful public event on CETA – the Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement.
Abolishing the ACSW: Alward needs to change his mind
“We believe that the decision to do away with the Advisory Council is a way to muzzle women in our province,” said Daniel Légère, President of CUPE NB.
Thumbs up to new Moncton High School – CUPE 2745
The union representing more than 3,300 education support staff across New Brunswick is giving the thumbs up to the Minister of Education’s plans for a new Moncton High School.
Government should re-establish a fair taxation system
The three unions representing the City of Miramichi employees – CUPE Local 1387 Civic Employees; CUPE Local 3863 Inside Workers; and CUPE Local 4558 Firefighters – are very concerned with the possibility of further reductions in municipal services.
Pooled retirement pension plan is a step backward
“Instead of improving the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), the Federal proposal is a sign Canada’s banks and financial institutions have hijacked this important issue”, said Daniel Légère, president of the Canadian Union of Public Employees in New Brunswick (CUPE NB).
CUPE 1253 renews its call for action on school bus use
The union representing school bus drivers, CUPE Local 1253, is concerned about another incident that happened during the transport of students for an extra-curricular activity.