Media
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Scholarship winners announced
The New Brunswick Union (NBU) recently awarded several scholarships to members and their children. The full list of recipients is below. For more information about scholarships and bursaries available through the NBU click here (http://www.nbu.ca/en/member-services/education-programs): Phillip D. Saab Memorial ScholarshipEmilie…
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Learning from past privatization mistakes
The provincial government recently released a list of choices its considering as part of the Strategic Program Review to find $500-600 million through changes, efficiencies, cuts and increased revenues. Among the choices are privatizing custodial services, outsourcing highway maintenance, monetizing…
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
New deal officially signed by PSPS group
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Engineering and Field members vote in favour of contract
Members of the Engineering and Field bargaining group - who are represented by the New Brunswick Union - voted in favour of ratifying a new collective agreement on Wednesday, Nov. 25.Previously - after several days of negotiations - the Engineering…
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Highway Supervisors ratify new deal
The Highway Supervisors bargaining group represented by the New Brunswick (NBU) Union voted to ratify its proposed collective agreement with the province of New Brunswick.The tentative deal was reached on Nov. 7 after several days of negotiations. The members voted…
Friday, November 20, 2015
Loch Lomond Villa members reach tentative deal
Members of the Loch Lomond Villa bargaining team have reached a tentative deal with their employer.The group, represented by the New Brunswick Union (NBU), came to agreement on Friday, Nov. 20."After nine days at the negotiating table, we're happy to…
Monday, November 16, 2015
Prime Minister commits to repealing anti-union laws
New Brunswick Union (NBU) President Susie Proulx-Daigle and labour leaders across the country received good news regarding two bills viewed as being anti-labour.During an address to the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), Prime Minister Justin Trudeau committed to repealing bills C-377…
Friday, November 13, 2015
Engineering and Field reach tentative agreement
The New Brunswick Union has reached a tentative agreement for one of its components.The Engineering and Field bargaining team negotiated with representatives from the provincial government for the past week. The tentative agreement was reached on Friday.The NBU looks forward…
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Lynn Foss receives award for distinguished teaching career
Monday, November 9, 2015
Two groups vote to accept new agreement
A pair of groups represented by the New Brunswick Union - NBCC Administrative and Program Support Services and Services d’administration et de soutien des programmes du CCNB - voted in favour of ratifying new collective agreements on Monday."I want to…