The Canadian Labour Congress released a February report on 15 challenges of labour laws that are currently before Canadian courts, including Bill One, the Health Authorities Act, here in Nova Scotia. Read the report here. 

Nova Scotia Power has agreed to a number of dates for contract bargaining: several before the end of March, three days in April, and a block of nine days in May. Local 1928 has a negotiating team of 7 people, NSP has 5. The contract expires on March 31st. 

Local 1928 conducted a secure online survey of Nova Scotia Power Thermal Operators during the 10-day period between 9am Feburary 17 and 12pm February 27. The survey is now closed. Thank you to those who participated in helping Local 1928 to compile your preferences regarding a specific concern for this group. The information will be important to contact negotiations.

The annual IBEW hockey tournament will be held April 10 through 12 this year at St. Margaret's Bay Arena outside Halifax. Depending on participation, this will either be a 12- or 14-team event. If you are interested and can organize a Union team, please contact Local 1928 President Jim Sponagle, organizer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We are also looking for donations of swag and refreshments from local businesses, if you have existing relationships that you can leverage.

The Public Service Alliance of Canada and the Jamaican Cultural Association of Nova Scotia are sponsoring an African Heritage Month event at the North End Public Library in Halifax on Thursday February 12. This free forum entitled "The Economics of Migrant Workers" will look at the benefits for, impact on, and support for migrant workers from the Caribbean to Nova Scotia.