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

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