By Robert Devet Child welfare services in Nova Scotia are underfunded to such an extent that Nova Scotia’s most vulnerable families are suffering. That was the urgent message delivered in unison by Jason Maclean, president of the Nova Scotia Government & General Employees Union (NSGEU) and Alec Stratford, executive director of the Nova Scotia College Continue readingChildren at risk as Nova Scotia’s child welfare system is on the brink, union and social workers say
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By Larry Haiven On Tuesday, August 22, the provincial government enforced the Public Services Sustainability Act (Bill 148), imposing a four-year wage package on 75,000 public employees. Even at current low rates of inflation, this could result in a real wage cut of about 7%. In addition, the Act peremptorily removes a long service award Continue readingPremier McNeil’s Bill 148 takes us back to the dark ages
By Robert DeVet The Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union (NSGEU) with its 31,000 members, is the largest union in Nova Scotia. In May of this year, MacLean was elected its new president after Joan Jessome retired. MacLean worked as a corrections officer in Sydney. In the Fall of 2014 MacLean, was forcefully wrestled Continue reading“I will never say we’re done.” An interview with Jason MacLean, NSGEU President
By Robert Devet KJIPUKTUK (Halifax) – Another session of the House in Nova Scotia. Another effort by the Liberals to erode collective bargaining. Another rally by angry union members at the steps of the Legislature. This time it is about Bill 148, the Public Services Sustainability Act. The legislation ensures that a wage framework of Continue readingUnions rally in opposition to Bill 148
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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
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By Shay Enxuga On Friday, Oct. 3, 2014 the Nova Scotian Liberal government will pass legislation that is intended to wreak havoc among the province’s healthcare unions. Couched in the language of “streamlining service provision,” and set against the backdrop of fiscal austerity, it’s hard to see Bill 1 – The Health Authorities Act – as anything Continue readingNS Liberals vs. workers round 2: The battle over Bill 1