Contract talks have broken down between CBU and its Faculty Association. The layoff clause is still the sticking point in negotiations, which took place Thursday with the help of a conciliator. The Faculty Association is in a legal strike or lockout position now with only 48 hours noticed required before any job action. The Union executive will meet early next week to decide on their next move.
Category: Halifax
December Unemployment Numbers Released
Latest figures from Stats Canada show PEI was the only maritime province to see unemployment rate drop last month. The unemployment rate on PEI fell to 10.7% from 10.8% in November. New Brunswick’s unemployment rate rose to 9.4% – up from 8.7%. Nova Scotia’s unemployment rate also jumped to 8.3% in December up from 8% in November.