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CBC
19 hours ago
- Business
- CBC
Contract talks with N.S. public service break down over job protection
Officials with the union representing most civil servants in Nova Scotia say they're prepared to take their chances with an arbitration panel as long as the provincial government is targeting job protection. The contract for about 8,400 workers represented by the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union expired on March 31, 2024, and the two sides had been working with a mediator in recent months to try to reach a new collective agreement. NSGEU first vice-president Hugh Gillis said in an interview Friday that it seemed like they were making progress until earlier this week when "those talks kind of went sideways" and government representatives indicated they wanted the job protection clause on the table. Gillis described job security as "a red line" for the union. "Obviously, government would like to get rid of that so it would be easier to lay off employees and we're having nothing to do with that," he said. "We're not giving up our job security." Union wants wage increases to follow pattern The union's job protection provisions state that when someone's position becomes redundant, is relocated or would otherwise receive a layoff notice, they cannot be laid off. Instead, a worker could exercise bumping rights, accept a voluntary layoff but be entitled to recall, or voluntarily resign with severance. The other issue relates to pay. Although he would not say what the government is offering, Gillis said the union believes a new deal should begin with a 5.5 per cent wage increase in the first year, in keeping with the terms of other recent collective agreements. "We're a wage pattern province and we believe that we can make the case that it's 5.5 [per cent]." If talks do not resume, the two sides are destined to meet at an arbitration panel hearing Oct. 20-21. Representatives for the government and union would argue their respective positions, with the panel's decision being binding. A spokesperson for the province declined to comment on matters involved in bargaining. Severance terms announced for non-unionized workers Meanwhile, the province announced Friday the new severance terms that will apply to non-unionized civil servants if they are laid off without cause. The Progressive Conservative government passed amendments to the Civil Service Act during the winter session at Province House giving itself the power to fire non-unionized workers without cause. About a quarter of the public service is not represented by a union. The updated regulations will provide four weeks of pay per year of service, capped at 72 weeks. The previous cap was 52 weeks. Employees would receive eight weeks' notice ahead of a layoff. In March, Public Service Commission Minister Twila Grosse said the amendments were required to give the government greater flexibility to deal with changing needs in the public service. At the time, Grosse said there were no plans for a broader reorganization or layoffs within the public service. A spokesperson for the province said Friday that "staffing decisions remain with individual departments, who must manage within their operational needs and budgets."
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Oregon's minimum wage will increase once again in July 2025. Here's what to know
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Oregon's minimum wage will be rising again next week. On July 1, the state's minimum wage will increase by 35 cents across the state's three-tiered system. The three-tiered system, created by the legislature in 2016, divides minimum wage increases into categories based on county, with wage increases based on the Consumer Price Index. Under the increase, the minimum wage in the Portland metro area — including Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties — will be set at $16.30 per hour. The standard minimum wage in Oregon — including Benton, Clatsop, Columbia, Deschutes, Hood River, Jackson, Josephine, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Polk, Tillamook, Wasco, Yamhill, and parts of Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington outside the urban growth boundary — will be set at $15.05 per hour. The non-urban minimum wage will increase to $14.05 per hour in Baker, Coos, Crook, Curry, Douglas, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Jefferson, Klamath, Lake, Malheur, Morrow, Sherman, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, and Wheeler counties. By April 30 of every year, the calculates an adjustment of the standard minimum wage rate. The minimum wage in Oregon has increased by $5.80 since 2016. In the Portland metro area, it has increased by $7.05. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Zawya
5 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Syria announces 200% public sector wage, pension increase
Damascus: Syria announced on Sunday a 200 percent hike in public sector wages and pensions, as it seeks to address a grinding economic crisis after the recent easing of international sanctions. Over a decade of civil war has taken a heavy toll on Syria's economy, with the United Nations reporting more than 90 percent of its people live in poverty. In a decree published by state media, interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa issued a "200 percent increase to salaries and wages... for all civilian and military workers in public ministries, departments and institutions". Under the decree, the minimum wage for government employees was raised to 750,000 Syrian pounds per month, or around $75, up from around $25. A separate decree granted the same 200 percent increase to retirement pensions included under current social insurance legislation. Since war broke out in 2011 with former ruler Bashar al-Assad's brutal repression of anti-government protests, Syria has faced a painful economic crisis that has persisted even after his December ouster by Islamist-led forces. The war ravaged the country's infrastructure and industry, while sanctions compounded Syria's economic woes. Last month, the United States and European Union announced they would lift economic sanctions in a bid to help the country's recovery. Also in May, Syria's Finance Minister Mohammed Barnieh said Qatar, a key backer of the new Islamist-led government, would help it pay some public sector salaries. The extendable arrangement was for $29 million a month for three months, and would cover "wages in the health, education and social affairs sectors and non-military" pensions, he had said. Barnieh had said the grant would be managed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and covered around a fifth of current wages and salaries. Sunday's decrees did not specify the source of funding for the new wage and pension increases or mention any foreign support. Syria has some 1.25 million public sector workers, according to official figures. Many Syrians wait long hours at banks or ATMs to withdraw money due to cash shortages, while prices for basic goods have continued to rise. © Dar Al Sharq Press, Printing and Distribution. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
ThinkCareBelieve: Week 22 of America's Rise to Greatness under President Trump's Leadership
Washington, DC, June 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Link to ThinkCareBelieve's Article: has published an article about Week 22 of America's rise to greatness. This week entailed outstanding leadership by a steady hand through choppy waters and ThinkCareBelieve's article shows how the President kept moving forward at a strong, surefooted pace. ThinkCareBelieve's article has important progress made at the G7 and the signing of major trade agreements as tensions between Iran and Israel took place. The message from Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt this week was "Trust in President Trump." Great nations are made because of great leaders and this week was proof of it. America has just had the highest wage increase in 60 years and the article has it. Real blue collar wages are up nearly 2%! America's low inflation and rising wages is a sure sign of success. Two new 88 foot high flag poles were installed this week, a magnificent addition to the White House grounds. The article has the latest on the status of student visas from Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Trump's approval numbers keep going up! The article covers the Genius Act being passed by the Senate and the announcement that 70,000 people have signed up for President Trump's Gold Card Visa. The article has an abundance of reasons the One Big Beautiful Bill will benefit Americans. The OBBB will drive growth and supercharge the American economy. The article even has a tax-free tips and overtime calculator to see the average savings in your state: The article has statements by Dr. OZ the Administrator of the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services on just how the One Big Beatiful Bill will help the most vulnerable of us who will suffer if the OBBB is not passed. The article also covers the great strides made by Secretary Kennedy convincing major food manufacturers to remove artificial food dyes and chemicals from their foods. The article also has an announcement by U.S. Attoney Jeanine Pirro of the U.S. Department of Justice crackdown on Crypto Currency Confidence Scams with confiscation and seizure of stolen money being returned back to the victims. Numerous investigations commenced this week and ThinkCareBelieve's article has the surge in attacks on ICE as they tried to do their jobs arresting criminal illegal aliens, catching child predators and dismantling trafficking networks. President Trump is the Man in the Arena and we are witessing history seeing how this man leads us through the muck and the mire to peace and prosperity in America's Golden Age. is an outlook. ThinkCareBelieve's mission for Peace advocacy facilitates positive outcomes and expanded possibilities. To achieve Peace, we will find the commonalities between diverse groups and bring the focus on common needs, working together toward shared goals. Activism is an important aspect of ThinkCareBelieve, because public participation and awareness to issues needing exposure to light leads to justice. Improved transparency in government can lead to changes in policy and procedure resulting in more fluid communication between the public and the government that serves them. America needs hope right now, and Americans need to be more involved in their government. ### CONTACT: CONTACT: Joanne COMPANY: ThinkCareBelieve EMAIL: joanne@ WEB: in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Canada Post has reached an agreement with its second largest union after 18 months of negotiations
Canada Post has reached an agreement with Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Association, which represents postal workers in rural areas like Nunavut and Nunavik. It includes an 11 per cent wage increase over three years. The CBC's Mah Noor Mubarik has more.
