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Modernization spin glosses over cuts

November 28, 2011 - 3:58pm • New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia

On Friday, August 19th, only minutes before Atlantic region Employment Insurance processing centres were due to close for the weekend, federal government employees received an e-mail with devastating news. 

Federal cuts hit hard locally

November 16, 2011 - 11:40am • Nova Scotia

I look at the recent announcement for lost jobs within the public service in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality. I consider the base of seasonal employees who work for the good seasons and are obliged to collect employment insurance to sustain themselves when they are given notice of a completed season or a complete work stoppage.

Work Force Adjustment : Informing and Defending Members

November 5, 2011 - 4:07pm • New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia

If your Local could benefit from educational modules on work force adjustment (WFA), the 45-minute WFA information session and the 3-hour module designed for Local Officers are modules available through our education program.  Locals are encouraged to contact their regional office for more information.

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