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News - September 2010
The headlines for news items published during this month are listed below.
Click on the headline of your choice to see the entire text of the article.
• Praise for the NHU…from an employer, no less!
• Looking for negotiations news?
PSAC sets up special e-mail address for bargaining inquiries
• PSAC, Treasury Board to meet next week in attempt
to negotiate early collective agreements
• October 15 is application deadline for 2010 NHU scholarships
Praise for the NHU…from an employer, no less!
Posted September 23, 2010
It’s always appreciated when someone says something nice about us. But when that ‘someone’ is an employer, well that’s as unexpected as it is rewarding.
That was the case this month, when Inside the Box, the internal publication of the Winnipeg-based Canadian Science Centre for Human and Animal Health, ran a prominent feature on the NHU and the other unions representing the Centre’s employees.
The article spoke to the structure and benefits of union membership, and featured NHU National Vice-President Patricia Todd, Manitoba Regional Vice-President Don Whitworth, Local 50012 President Monique Willman and Treasurer Barbara Block.
So, our thanks for the kind words to the members who produce Inside the Box for the information and enjoyment of all CSCHAH employees.
The entire article can be downloaded and read by clicking HERE.
Looking for negotiations news? PSAC sets up special e-mail address for bargaining inquiries
Posted September 21, 2010
As we reported last week, the Public Service Alliance of Canada and Treasury Board have agreed to move up the date of planned contract talks for a new collective agreement for all National Health Union members.
News on the content and the progress of these negotiations is being provided on the Negotiations page of the PSAC's own Web site, located HERE.
In addition, the PSAC has established a a dedicated e-mail address for members who wish to ask questions or be directed to the appropriate source of information. That address is: TB-Q&A@psac-afpc.com
E-mail sent to that address will be reviewed and answers to questions will be posted on the PSAC Web site. Replies will be sent to members asking them to visit the Web site to receive the information they require. The PSAC accordingly hopes to provide timely responses without the need for individualized replies.
Questions relating to this round of negotiations should be directed to the PSAC, which is responsible as our bargaining agent for providing this information.
PSAC, Treasury Board to meet next week in attempt to negotiate early collective agreements
Posted September 16, 2010
Our bargaining agent, the Public Service Alliance of Canada, and Treasury Board have agreed to jumpstart negotiations for a new collective agreement for NHU members.
Both sides are entering into exploratory talks in an attempt to reach new collective agreements in advance of next spring’s planned bargaining timetable. The PSAC is hoping to meet the employer as early as September 21 or 22.
The PSAC is now in the process of reassembling the bargaining team members from the last contract round. Once in Ottawa, the teams will prioritize outstanding contract demands in order to build on the advances made in the last bargaining round.
With the Harper government’s next federal budget expected to come down hard on public service programs and spending, the early negotiations are not lacking in drama.
Should the early bargaining process lead to tentative agreements, members will have the opportunity to vote for or against ratification. Should the early talks collapse, the parties will revert to the regularly-scheduled bargaining process.
In any event, NHU members should get ready and gear up to back our bargaining teams and support the push for a fair and just collective agreement.
October 15 is application deadline for 2010 NHU scholarships
Posted September 1, 2010
Friday, October 15 is the deadline for receipt in the National Office of applications for the NHU's 2010 scholarships.
Our Union awards four scholarships annually to our members and their children:
• Two scholastic scholarships in the amount of $3,000 each.
• One scholarship to an apprenticeship program in the amount of $3,000.
• One scholarship to a member returning to school on a full-time basis, in the amount of $2,000.
As always, a 500-word essay is required as part of the scholarship submission. This year's topic is: 'How are Unions relevant in today's society?'
Additional information, an application form and scholarship guidelines: are available HERE on our Web site.
Don't miss this chance to help advance your education and career, or that of your children!
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