If the answers below are different from the collective agreement, please refer to the collective agreement.
What is the Collective Agreement and where can I find it?
A collective agreement is a written contract between an employer and a union representing a particular group of employees. The provisions of the collective agreement set out the terms and conditions of employment and cover such things as wages, hours of work, leaves of absences and employee benefits. Collective agreements also often outline procedures for dealing with disputes between the employer and employees (often called grievance procedures).
Employees who fall under a collective agreement should look to their agreement for provisions dealing with:
- holidays and holidays with pay
- overtime pay
- right to refuse work
- rest/eating breaks
- any obligations on the employer or employee to provide notice when the employment relationship ends
Source: Nova Scotia Government Website
What is a Union Steward?
Union stewards and officers assist in the administration of the collective agreement. If you need assistance at work, please contact a steward – you don’t need to reach out to a particular steward in your area. If your matter is urgent, please contact NSGEU directly at inquiry@nsgeu.ca. See Article 7 of the collective agreement for more information.
I’m new to Local 77. How do I sign up?
You can become a signed member by following this link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=YDQa8ViEWUmOln_o1nmzstho0AAPs55CpyRIYBHW8URUOFkzRUVBRTNIV1g0VEpBTEkwNkZESFZRTy4u
If you have questions or need help signing up, please contact the NSGEU Resource Centre at inquiry@nsgeu.ca or by phone at 1-877-556-7438 (toll free) or 902-424-4063.
What happens if I am laid off?
The layoff process is outlined in Article 11 in the collective agreement. If you’re concerned about being laid off, please contact a steward and attend the local general meeting for information. If your matter is urgent, please contact NSGEU directly at inquiry@nsgeu.ca.