News Releases
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Day of Mourning has special, somber resonance for McCaig
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Setting the record straight on Bill 35
The two attached fact sheets are in regard to the misinformation surrounding Bill 35.The first presents the issues we have with the bill and why it should not go forward as presently constructed. The second fact sheet provides some more…
Friday, April 9, 2021
How much poverty costs in each Atlantic Province is detailed in a new report
The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives-Nova Scotia (CCPA-NS), along with partners in each Atlantic province, released The Cost of Poverty in the Atlantic Provinces. The report provides the total cost of poverty in the Atlantic provinces, which ranges from $2…
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Minister Cardy needs to listen to experts
“So far I’ve heard people say the status quo is fine, we just need to do the same thing that hasn’t worked - more and harder and I don’t think it’s a sensible policy approach, so I won’t be following…
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Actions don’t meet rhetoric on mental health
The provincial government has stated it wants to make the necessary changes and investments to help improve the quality of mental health services in the province.However, their actions and words don’t seem to matchup.For instance, journalists noted politicians laughing during…
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
NBU reaction to provincial budget
Details are important, especially when it comes to the provincial budget.Today’s budget is no exception. We hope the $11.1 million for physician recruitment will bring in more doctors to the province, but with no details, it’s hard to be overly…
Friday, March 12, 2021
Investments in public sector health care needed in New Brunswick
The New Brunswick Health Coalition is urging the provincial government to make much needed investments in the public health care system as it begins its public consultation process.“The pandemic has demonstrated just how valuable the public health care system is…
Friday, March 12, 2021
Instead of thanks, we want action
Public sector unions are coming together in solidarity to urge the provincial government to lead New Brunswick’s economic recovery by investing to improve public services. Together, our organizations represent 1 in 6 New Brunswick workers.Over the past year, we have…
Monday, March 8, 2021
International Women’s Day 2021
The National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) – of which the New Brunswick Union (NBU) is a member – marks International Women’s Day (IWD) by recognizing the contributions of women and gender-diverse people and recommitting to the pursuit…
Monday, March 1, 2021