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May 17^th is recognized as International Day against Homophobia.  Even though rights for the GLBT community has improved, we still have a long way to go.  People should not live in fear because of their sexual orientation or sharing their love for one another in public.

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Harper welcomed by protesters in Fredericton, New Brunswick

May 15, 2014

FREDERICTON, NB – A greeting committee will be waiting for Prime Minister Stephen Harper as he is scheduled to make an announcement in New Maryland, NB.  Members of the New Brunswick Federation of Labour and the Fredericton District Labour Council will remind him that his government’s cuts to public services are too deep and shortsighted. 

In Nigeria, more than 200 girls have been abducted.  The girls were allegedly abducted to prevent them from attending school. 

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Mental Health Week is an annual national event that takes place during the first week of May.  Mental Health is still stigmatized in today’s society, therefore it is important that we share valuable information around mental health and provide help when needed.  Let’s be clear, mental health is a state of well-being.  It affects how we think, feel, act and interact with others.

Your Union filed a grievance about the employer’s delay in implementing the collective agreement.  We are awaiting a final level hearing and the employer’s response on this grievance.