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New members join NSGEU/NUPGE to bring democracy and respect to the workplace.
Halifax (26 June 2018) — On June 1, employees of Shannex – Orchard Court voted overwhelmingly to join the the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees' Union (NSGEU/NUPGE).
Orchard Court is a long-term care facility located in Kentville. The over 30,000 NSGEU/NUPGE members proudly welcome the employees of Orchard Court and look forward to working in solidarity to continue to add democracy and respect to the work place.
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The union welcomes the members of Local 130 and the newly elected executive members (as seen in photo):
- Mitch (Stevan) Smardon, President
- Gillian Gesnor, Vice-President
- Tara Kaiser, Secretary
- Angie Dill, Treasurer
- Helen Nickerson, Chief Steward