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Disappointment in movement at the bargaining table leads NSGEU/NUPGE to file for conciliation for members employed by the Nova Scotia Hearing and Speech Centres.
Research indicates that lack of access to timely and appropriate mental health services is a fundamental part of the problem.
Supporters show solidarity with OPSEU/NUPGE developmental services workers over contract negotiations.
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NSGEU/NUPGE members employed by District Health Authorities go into conciliation to achieve improved working conditions.
“Tire experts will say the same thing; if you want the best tire in all kinds of winter driving conditions, you need winter tires, not all season tires,” says Chacun.
“We will vigorously defend our members, and not allow Algonquin management to sweep their dirty secrets under the rug.”
"We are in a challenging bargaining climate, and we are in for a difficult round of negotiations,” Meyers said.
Vancouver (28 Feb. 2012) - Bargaining for a new collective agreement for B.C.’s 17,000 health science professionals got underway on Feb. 27 in Vancouver. The Health Sciences Association of B.C. (HSABC/NUPGE) is the lead union in the Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association (HSPBA).
Members of the Nova Scotia Government & General Employees Union (NSGEU/NUPGE) employed by Dalhousie University are conducting strike votes.
"Instead of just listening to Don Drummond, the Premier should seek input from OPSEU/NUPGE members who contribute so much to the quality of Ontario public services. We are the solution and through engagement we can help.” - Warren (Smokey) Thomas, OPSEU President.
Health-care professionals held information pickets across Alberta on Wednesday to protest contract cuts and rollbacks.
Edmonton (24 Feb. 2012) - Health care professionals represented by the Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA/NUPGE) held information pickets across Alberta on Feb. 23 to show dissatisfaction with employer proposals in bargaining.
Health science professionals begin negotiations for a new collective agreement next week.
Vancouver (24 Feb. 2012) - Health science professionals will be looking for strong indications early on that government and its bargaining agent, Health Employers’ Association of BC (HEABC), are prepared to address fundamental issues, said Reid Johnson, President, Health Sciences Association of B.C. (HSABC/NUPGE).
