New Brunswick Crown Prosecutors have ratified a new collective agreement with the provincial government, a move that addresses some compensation issues but …
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WorkSafeNB investigating after death at wind turbine project near Sussex
WorkSafeNB is investigating after a person died Thursday at a construction site for a turbine project east of Sussex. A subcontractor working …
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Fredericton Pride festival cancelled, organizers cite harassment, safety concerns
Organizers of the annual Pride festival in Fredericton say they’ve cancelled this year’s edition because the group’s board members are facing intense …
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WorkSafeNB has reported a historic low in workplace injury rates and robust financial performance in its 2023 Annual Report. The report, released …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Union challenges report that N.B. school bus drivers failing licensing requirements
The union representing New Brunswick school bus drivers is challenging claims by the auditor general that its members are failing to meet …
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Workplace Safety & OHS
Rotten seafood smell might force school in eastern New Brunswick to shut its doors
A school in eastern New Brunswick is warning parents it might have to suddenly close if the rotten odour of a nearby …
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BenefitsFeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
Opposition denounces Tory government’s inaction on sick leave in New Brunswick
New Brunswick’s Progressive Conservative government has released a long-awaited report on sick leave that provides several options spanning the gamut from doing …
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Workplace Safety & OHS
Enhanced benefits for injured workers now in place in New Brunswick as Bill 45 receives royal asset
The Government of New Brunswick’s Bill 45, officially known as An Act Respecting the Firefighters’ Compensation Act and the Workers’ Compensation Act, …
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Workplace Safety & OHS
New Brunswick updates OHS legislation, drops requirement to automatically file JHSC meeting minutes with WorkSafeNB
The Government of New Brunswick has enacted amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act following recommendations from WorkSafeNB. These changes, …
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Labour Relations
Green Party tables anti-scab bill in New Brunswick, Unifor calls for all-party support
Unifor has called for cross-party support for newly introduced anti-scab legislation in New Brunswick. The Green Party tabled the bill, which aims …