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July 12, 2010
National Philatelic Centre Supports Sick Children
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Members of UPCE Local 80823 of the National Philatelic Centre in Antigonish held a charity BBQ during the Antigonish Highland Games on Thursday, July 8 with proceeds going to support two local families who have children as patients at the IWK Children's Hospital, Halifax. One child is battling leukemia while the other is fighting a serious virus. A total of $1506.00 was raised and will be divided equally among the two families.
March 4, 2010
Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Administrative Penalties Regulations
On January 15, 2010, the Occupational Health and Safety Administrative Penalties Regulations (N.S. Reg. 291/2009) became law. The Regulations give the Department of Labour and Workforce Development’s Occupational Health and Safety (“OHS”) division the ability to issue penalties when violations of health and safety laws are found in workplaces.
February 18, 2010
Health, Safety and Environment Committee of the Atlantic Council - Committee Mandate and Plan
December 15, 2009
Mark Your Calendars the Maritimes and NL Regional H&S Conferences
November 27, 2009
Atlantic Regional Delegation
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Over fifty members from the Atlantic Region attended the National Health, Safety & Environment Conference in Montreal on November 20 – 22, 2009. The conference theme was “Regulate – Agitate – Enforce.” Delegates participated in workshops on enforcement of legislation, effectiveness of joint committees, and the union’s role in dealing with the environment. In addition, 18 resolutions were debated.
August 17, 2009
Eastern Nova Scotia Position Cut
The position of Federal Labour Affairs Officer (Health and Safety Workplace Inspector) in Eastern Nova Scotia (Pictou, Guysborough and Antigonish) is being eliminated.
• There are over 400 worksites in Eastern Nova Scotia.
• Nova Scotia has three times the disabling injuries as Newfoundland; twice as many as New Brunswick; and 20 times as many as Prince Edward Island; yet one of the three positions (the other two are located in Halifax) is being eliminated.
• Sydney is at least four hours drive from Halifax.
Please ask that this position remain in Eastern Nova Scotia and Cape Breton by sending an e-mail to: Hon. Rona Ambrose, Minister of Labour AmbroR@parl.gc.ca