Paramedics & Dispatchers of New Brunswick
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COVID-19 #4
CUPE Local 4848 members, I want to start off again by expressing my utmost appreciation on the service all Paramedics and Dispatchers are providing during this COVID-19 pandemic. All of you are doing an amazing job during this time and I want to personally thank you. I apologize for not providing more communication over the […]
COVID-19 #3
I would like to start out by commending everyone on their patience and understanding while this pandemic unfolds throughout New Brunswick. I wanted to let you know that I have been in contact constantly with the senior management team as well as the bargaining agent who is in constant contact with the Department of Health […]
CUPE 1252 – COVID-19
Sisters and Brothers: Today, the Local executive signed an agreement with government that will allow for the deployment of other sector workers into our field of work. It is vital that healthcare operations continue to function as close to the maximum level as possible and that may very well require other public sector employees from […]
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COVID-19 Update
I would like to personally thank everyone for continuing to supply exceptional service during this time. I commend everyone who has altered their plans to help reduce the spread of this illness to the public, co-workers and your family. The Government and associated parties are changing our directives as more information becomes available. I encourage all members stay updated and […]
COVID-19
On Wednesday March 11th, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 virus a global pandemic. There are over 118,000 cases in over 114 countries around the world. On the same day, the province of New Brunswick has its ‘Presumptive’ case, with the Department of Health website describing the case as ‘Probable’. Currently CUPE 1252, as […]
Government Announcement on Advanced Care Paramedics
The Government Announced during the proposed 2020-21 budget today that: “All certified advanced care paramedics will be allowed to practice to their full scope to advance response capabilities across this province.” CUPE Local 4848’s Executive Board are excited the government is looking into increasing the standard level of care for New Brunswickers by making this commitment in […]
Newsletter
Bargaining No further update is available at this time. Health Care Summit There was a Health Care Summit planned for March 14th to be hosted in Moncton. We have just been advised that the Summit has been cancelled and unsure if or when it will be held again. Labour Management The next meeting has been […]
[ UPDATED ] Seniority List as of December 25, 2019
Attached is the seniority list as of December 25, 2019. Please note that the thirty (30) calendar day protest period as per Article 32.03 of the Collective Agreement will end on March 31, 2019. 2019 Seniority List
Fredericton City Council: Lockout of CUPE local 508
CUPE Local 4848 is sending our sincere apologies to Brother Darrah and his family. On February 10th, 2020, Fredericton City Council held an emergency session and voted unanimously to lock out CUPE Local 508 (Outside Workers) if they gave notice of a strike. As such, CUPE local 508 were locked out. Since that time, Brother Darrah […]
