Media
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Budget light on details
The budget tabled by the provincial government on Tuesday did not address important topics relevant to the members of the New Brunswick Union (NBU), including details regarding the extra-mural program, support for workers and consultation with labour on a variety…
Friday, February 3, 2017
The NBU supports CUBGW Local 325
The New Brunswick Union stands with its brothers and sisters in CUBGW Local 325 in its ongoing dispute with Molson Coors over the company's refusal to bargain a fair contract for its workers.Molson Coors is demanding major concessions at the…
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
NBU supports Bell Let's Talk Day on Jan. 25
The New Brunswick Union is encouraging all of its members to take part in Bell Let's Talk Day on Jan. 25, 2017.On Bell Let’s Talk Day, the company will donate five cents per every text, call, tweet, Instagram post, Facebook…
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
What has changed since 2009 for Liberal MLAs
"Please understand that our government does not believe that the decision to consolidate services for the Maritime provinces in Dartmouth is safe or efficient." - Letter from former NB Premier Shawn Graham to Canadian Blood Services CEO Graham Sher, Telegraph-Journal,…
Monday, January 16, 2017
National magazine looks at blood plasma issue
MacLean's magazine recently published an article regarding for-profit blood plasma clinic and the impact on the health care system.To read the full article, go online to: http://www.macleans.ca/society/what-a-blood-plasma-for-profit-clinic-means-for-public-heath-care/
Friday, January 13, 2017
WorkSafeNB honours Moosehead for health and safety leadership
WorkSafeNB recognized Moosehead Breweries Limited today with its Safety Star Award for demonstrating safety leadership and outstanding achievements in occupational health and safety.Moosehead, a New Brunswick-owned and operated brewery, was honoured during WorkSafeNB’s 2016 Health and Safety Conference in Moncton.“We’re…
Monday, January 9, 2017
A New Year's Resolution for the Gallant government
Each year people make resolutions as the calendar turns over to a new year. For 2017, the New Brunswick Union is hopeful the provincial government will change its direction when it comes to paid blood plasma donations. The clinic is…
Thursday, December 22, 2016
NBU members donate plasma, oppose private clinic
On Dec. 19, members of the New Brunswick Union donated blood plasma at the Saint John Canadian Blood Services (CBS) Donation Centre on University Avenue. The donations demonstrated the NBUs continued support of the voluntary collection method used by CBS…
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
NBU members take stand against paid plasma clinic
Members of the New Brunswick Union continue to voice their concerns over a pay-for-donation blood plasma clinic set to open its doors in Moncton. The clinic - operated by Canadian Plasma Resources - will pay donors $25 for their blood…
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Moratorium on private, for-profit blood clinics needed
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release (English with a French quote*) November 15, 2016, Ottawa - Blood safety and public health care advocates met on Parliament Hill today to deliver a petition signed by 15,000 Canadians calling to ban private donor-remunerated…