Media
Friday, April 10, 2015
NBU seeks information on parking issue from 2015 provincial budget
The recent provincial budget contained several statements that will have an impact on members of the New Brunswick Union. One of the issues involves parking for members of the public service.Here's how Finance Minister Roger Melanson announced the change during…
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Karen Burk has inspired thousands through art and teaching
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
The New Brunswick Union's response to the budget
The provincial government's budget contained a mix of encouraging updates and potential issues in the view of the New Brunswick Union.Finance Minister Roger Melanson spoke about government's need to increase revenues in order to restore balance to province's financial situation.…
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Helping in Haiti
Friday, March 20, 2015
Statement regarding Service New Brunswick
The New Brunswick Union (NBU) was surprised by the statements of Finance Minister Roger Melanson regarding potential closures of Service New Brunswick offices. At no time has the provincial government discussed this possible measure with the NBU. However, before any…
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Leading by example
It's a number that has become synonymous with New Brunswick in the past few months - $600 million.It's the amount the provincial government is trying to find through revenue generation, cuts and efficiencies in an effort to improve its financial…
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Criticisms miss the mark in NBISA report
A recent CBC article on the New Brunswick Internal Services Agency documents some targets the group failed to reach since its inception in 2010.It highlights some areas where NBISA - an agency that handles human resources, payroll, IT, and accounts payable…
Thursday, March 5, 2015
Unions important in reversing income inequality
Unions have always played an important role in fighting for social and labour rights throughout history. By advocating for workers, unions have lead the way in workplace health and safety, pensions, standardized work weeks, vacation, parental leave and sick leave,…
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
The Problems with Bill C-51
When tragedy strikes Canadians, our response is careful, measured and in the best interest of all citizens. This is a hallmark of our country. Rash decisions are pushed aside in favour of building a consensus and enacting laws that will…
Thursday, February 26, 2015
NBU supports the efforts of 'Up for Debate'
There will be many topics of debate in the upcoming federal election and one of the most prominent should be how our leaders will deal with gender inequality.Despite more women graduating from university, entering the work force, running successful companies…