News Releases
Friday, March 13, 2020
New Brunswick Union taking preventative measures regarding COVID-19
The world is facing an unprecedented situation with COVID-19 which has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO).This means our priority needs to shift from preventing the virus from spreading to taking all appropriate measures to slow…
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
School Psychologists and Nursing homes not addressed in the budget
The New Brunswick Union is disappointed the provincial budget did not address two major concerns, namely the recruitment and retention of school psychologists and nursing home workers.“The education systems are in desperate need of more school psychologists,” said NBU President…
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
New Brunswick Union calls on province to suspend doctor’s notes
The New Brunswick Union is calling on the provincial government to suspend the need for a doctor’s note this flu season amidst concerns regarding COVID-19.Under provincial labour laws, an employer may require an employee to provide a note if they…
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Priorities of government need to change
Here’s a riddle for you.What do you do when your health care reforms fall flat and cause protests from citizens as well as the resignation of the deputy Premier?Backtrack on the reforms, blame the health authorities and smear the former…
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
National scholarships available for NBU members
Each year, the 390,000 member National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) offers scholarships of $2,500 each that reflect its pursuit of equal opportunity for workers.Entrants must be the children/grandchildren or foster children/grandchildren of members or retirees of the…
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
NBU looking for an administrative services officer
POSITION AVAILABLENew Brunswick Union of Public and Private Employees ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES OFFICER I The New Brunswick Union of Public and Private Employees representing over 8,500 unionized Provincial Government and Private Sector employees in New Brunswick, is seeking applications to fill…
Monday, February 24, 2020
NBU chooses KidSport as charity of choice
Friday, February 21, 2020
Rob Dekany and his boat are here to help
Friday, February 21, 2020
NBU members to help fight wildfires in Australia
Friday, February 21, 2020