News Releases
Friday, September 11, 2020
Election Scorecard
The following is a scorecard regarding certain issues our members have identified as important relating to the NBU and labour in general. We encourage all members to read the party platforms in full.
Friday, September 4, 2020
Labour Day is a time to reflect and relax
We have faced a difficult year and it’s not over.A global pandemic and civil unrest throughout the world continue, while here in our province we’re faced with going to the polls for an election most New Brunswickers didn’t want.However, this…
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Know who you are in this election
This election, know who you are.It’s the one thing the New Brunswick Union (NBU) asks of you when we head to the polls on Sept. 14.As a union we are non-partisan. We don’t ask you to back any specific candidate…
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Potential election of no benefit to New Brunswickers
With rumours swirling about Premier Blaine Higgs calling an election, it’s the opinion of the New Brunswick Union that it is unnecessary and hypocritical of government officials.There are several reasons for this position.COSTWhen it comes to programs and investments that…
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Federal government looking at subsidizing privatization
Transforming the planned federal government Social Finance Fund into a subsidy for privatization will harm community and social services. That was the message in a letter from Larry Brown, President of the National Union of Public and General Employees, to…
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Federal deficit will require progressive taxes to help pay for COVID-19 costs
Canadians for Tax Fairness are calling for new progressive taxes to help pay for the costs of responding to COVID-19. These taxes will enable Canada to manage the $343.2-billion deficit projected in the recent fiscal snapshot.Tax cuts mean the wealthiest…
Thursday, July 16, 2020
Improved public services needed, not more privatization
Meeting the needs of Canadians requires improved public services, not new forms of privatization. That’s the message from the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) Task Force on New Forms of Privatization report, For the Public Good: The growing threat of privatization…
Monday, July 13, 2020
Mobility agreement continues for some members
The New Brunswick Union (NBU) and the provincial government have agreed on an extension of the mobility agreement for a select group of members.Members of the Resource Services component who have been sent to enforce the travel restrictions at our…
Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Mobility agreement ends for most NBU members
The mobility agreement between New Brunswick Union (NBU) and the provincial government has ended for the majority of members in Parts I, II and IV.The agreement allowed some members to be shifted to other jobs in order to provide much…
Friday, July 3, 2020