Nova Scotia government, health care unions strike a deal by Robert Devet Republished from the Halifax Media Co-op After weeks of talks the four health care unions and the government have agreed on a way forward. Unions will keep their members after all, and bargain collectively in four bargaining units province-wide. It was up to Continue readingBill 1: Bargaining Associations by any other name
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By Shay Enxuga The Liberals’ election promise of restructuring healthcare in Nova Scotia has turned into a prolonged battle between the government and the province’s four healthcare unions. The drama began last April when the Liberals introduced essential service legislation, eliminating the right to strike for nearly 40,000 healthcare workers. Strategically hobbling the unions by Continue readingBill 1 rollercoaster continues in Nova Scotia
by Shay Enxuga Today Arbitrator James Dorsey released his initial decision regarding Bill 1, the Health Authorities Act, and addressed some of issues at the heart of the controversy surrounding the legislation – union representation. Bill 1, introduced by the McNeil Liberals on October 3, 2014, radically restructures health care in Nova Scotia by merging Continue readingNova Scotia unions welcome Bill 1 decision
By Shay Enxuga December 17, 2014, marked the end of a weeklong arbitration session in Nova Scotia, although the final outcome of Bill 1 – the Health Authorities – is still yet to be decided. The Stephen McNeil Liberals passed this controversial legislation on October 3, 2014, amid nearly a week of around-the-clock protests by Continue readingFate of Nova Scotia’s unions remains undecided
By David Bush This past year has seen governments continue and extend their unprecedented assault on fundamental trade union and worker rights, while employers demand even more concessions at the bargaining table. At the federal level the Conservatives passed their omnibus Bill C-4, which stripped away basic health and safety regulations for workers. The legislation Continue reading2014: The Canadian labour movement in review
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Nova Scotia’s Liberal government has rammed through Bill 1 which will radically restructure healthcare bargaining in the province and unleash an enormous union-busting attack on healthcare workers. This follows on the heels of Bill 37, which was passed in April by the Liberals and stripped 40,000 healthcare workers of the right-to-strike. The Liberals have sold Continue readingNova Scotia’s Bill 1: Anti-Democratic & Union-Busting