NSGEU

• ‘Extreme shortages’ expected at N.S. emergency departments over the holidays: union

  The largest union in Nova Scotia says 'extreme shortages' are expected in emergency departments during the holidays, when many staff are off work.

  Health

  Dec 22, 2023
  
• N.S. hospital administrative staff hold rallies across province for higher wages

  Dozens of unionized health-care administrative staff rallied outside a Halifax hospital today in a push to get the province to negotiate a new contract.

  Health

  Sep 25, 2023
  
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• N.S. health administrative workers readying to strike 3 years after contract expired

  The unions representing them say wages remain the major sticking point, but they're open to returning to the bargaining table.

  Canada

  Sep 19, 2023
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• Union says N.S. 811 staff among lowest paid health-care workers in Canada

  On Tuesday, the union representing the province's 17 telehealth associates said low wages and frequent turnover is jeopardizing the service.

  Health

  Aug 5, 2023
• N.S. offering nurses $10,000 bonuses to keep them from leaving health system

  Premier Tim Houston announced Monday that Nova Scotia is offering nurses $10,000 bonuses to keep working in the province's public health system.

  Canada

  Mar 20, 2023
• Annapolis Valley school support workers vote in favour of new contract, end strike

  The NSGEU said 92.3 per cent of participating Annapolis Valley school support workers voted in favour of a new tentative agreement.

  Canada

  Nov 7, 2022
• Parents, students join striking school workers in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley

  On Tuesday, some parents in Kingston, N.S. took their children to join the picket line and show support for the workers, who many say are like family.

  Consumer

  Nov 1, 2022
• Hundreds of school staff in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley on strike over wages

  More than 600 workers at the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education walked off the job at 8 a.m., although schools remain open.

  Education

  Oct 24, 2022
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• N.S. mom worries as school support workers poised to strike in Annapolis Valley

  Crystal Arscott says her son has grown tremendously under the care of his educational assistant and school support workers deserve a raise.

  Education

  Oct 21, 2022
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• Health support worker unions reach tentative deal with IWK, Nova Scotia Health

  Health support workers include environmental services, dietary and food services, porters, electricians, plumbers, laundry services, protection services and power engineers.

  Health

  Aug 16, 2022