Media
Friday, April 9, 2021
How much poverty costs in each Atlantic Province is detailed in a new report
The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives-Nova Scotia (CCPA-NS), along with partners in each Atlantic province, released The Cost of Poverty in the Atlantic Provinces. The report provides the total cost of poverty in the Atlantic provinces, which ranges from $2…
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Minister Cardy needs to listen to experts
“So far I’ve heard people say the status quo is fine, we just need to do the same thing that hasn’t worked - more and harder and I don’t think it’s a sensible policy approach, so I won’t be following…
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Actions don’t meet rhetoric on mental health
The provincial government has stated it wants to make the necessary changes and investments to help improve the quality of mental health services in the province.However, their actions and words don’t seem to matchup.For instance, journalists noted politicians laughing during…
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
NBU reaction to provincial budget
Details are important, especially when it comes to the provincial budget.Today’s budget is no exception. We hope the $11.1 million for physician recruitment will bring in more doctors to the province, but with no details, it’s hard to be overly…
Friday, March 12, 2021
Investments in public sector health care needed in New Brunswick
The New Brunswick Health Coalition is urging the provincial government to make much needed investments in the public health care system as it begins its public consultation process.“The pandemic has demonstrated just how valuable the public health care system is…
Friday, March 12, 2021
Instead of thanks, we want action
Public sector unions are coming together in solidarity to urge the provincial government to lead New Brunswick’s economic recovery by investing to improve public services. Together, our organizations represent 1 in 6 New Brunswick workers.Over the past year, we have…
Monday, March 8, 2021
International Women’s Day 2021
The National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) – of which the New Brunswick Union (NBU) is a member – marks International Women’s Day (IWD) by recognizing the contributions of women and gender-diverse people and recommitting to the pursuit…
Monday, March 1, 2021
Beaulieu-Sirois making a difference during pandemic
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
NBU stands in solidarity with brewery employees
The New Brunswick Union (NBU) stands in solidarity with the members of the Canadian Union of Brewery and General Workers Local 325.The 300 employees were locked out of the Toronto brewery by the Molson Coors Beverage Company on Saturday. The…
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Privatization of long-term care making problems from underfunding worse
The privatization of long-term care is making problems caused by underfunding worse. That's the conclusion of a new report from the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE), Neglecting the Most Vulnerable: The Privatization of Long-term Care.“When long-term care…