Media
Thursday, March 7, 2019
International Women's Day
With International Women’s Day upon us (March 8), I wanted to take the time to reflect on all the strong and proud women who call this province home.I’m inspired daily by the hard work, dedication, compassion and expertise of my…
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Orchard View members make history
The staff of Orchard View Long Term Care Home made history recently when they officially signed their first collective agreement.The contract was made official with a ceremony on Feb. 28.“I want to thank the bargaining team for working so hard…
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Austin's proposal doesn't add up
Recently, the leader of the People’s Alliance – Kris Austin – put out a press release stating it’s time for government to privatize NB Liquor and Cannabis NB in the wake of former CEO Brian Harriman’s resignation.While it is Austin’s…
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
NUPGE Scholarships
Each year, the 390,000-member National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) offers 6 scholarships of $1,500 each that reflect its pursuit of equal opportunity for workers. Entrants must be the children or grandchildren, or the foster children or the…
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Orchard View members ratify first contract
An historic first was recently achieved by staff of the Orchard View Long-Term Care facility as they ratified their first collective bargaining agreement.The Orchard View members are represented by the New Brunswick Union (NBU).The staff voted overwhelmingly in favour of…
Thursday, February 7, 2019
TV spot demonstrates caring approach of members
“Here in New Brunswick we have a tradition of caring for each other.”Those are the first words spoken by New Brunswick Union President Susie Proulx-Daigle in its latest commercial.The spot highlights the hard work and caring nature of New Brunswickers…
Friday, February 1, 2019
NBU member competes on Jeopardy
You couldn’t see it from your television screen, but Sean Thompson assures everyone it was happening.While standing on the set of the game show Jeopardy, he appeared confident and relaxed. However, the members of the Clerical and Regulatory component represented…
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Tentative deal reached at Orchard View
The employees of the Orchard View Long Term Care Home in Gagetown reached a tentative agreement with the employer on a new contract. The tentative deal was reached on Jan. 22, 2019. The New Brunswick Union (NBU) represents the workers…
Friday, January 18, 2019
Cannabis NB employees attempt to unionize at two stores
On behalf of the employees at the Cannabis NB stores in Campbellton and Miramichi, the New Brunswick Union has applied to NB Labour and Employment Board to become the official bargaining agent for those two groups.The application was submitted on…
Wednesday, January 9, 2019
What is the Corporate Image?
In recent weeks some former employees of Cannabis NB have been in contact with the New Brunswick Union regarding their recent termination.Among the reasons given is they didn’t reflect the corporate image of Cannabis NB or they were not an…