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Moving Toward Equity in the Nova Scotia Public Service
November 05, 2009
NOTE: A list of corporate and department activities outlined in the Moving Toward Equity: Employment Equity and Diversity in the Nova Scotia Public Service report follows this release. Policies for employment equity, fair hiring and respectful workplaces highlight the province's continued progress to being an inclusive and equitable employer.

2008-09 Disclosure of Wrongdoing Report Released
November 02, 2009
The province's fifth Disclosure of Wrongdoing Report was tabled in the legislature today, Nov. 2, by Public Service Commission Minister Frank Corbett.

New Excluded Employee Classification System
October 05, 2009
Deputy Premier Frank Corbett today, Oct. 5, announced a new classification and pay plan for the 1,800 provincial government managers (MCP) and administrative support (AS) staff who are not represented through collective agreements.

Province, NSGEU March for Diversity at 2009 Pride Parade
July 24, 2009
The government of Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union will be breaking down walls and building bridges on Saturday, July 25, when they march for diversity in Halifax's Pride Parade.

Government Employees Affected by the Fire in HRM
April 30, 2009
Provincial government employees affected by the fire evacuation in the Halifax area today, April 30, are not required to be at their workplace until the evacuation has ended. They should contact their manager as soon as it is convenient to do so.

Fourth Disclosure of Wrongdoing Report Released
November 25, 2008
The province's fourth disclosure of wrongdoing report was tabled in the legislature today, Nov. 25. The report, tabled by Human Resources Minister Carolyn Bolivar-Getson, covers the period of April 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008.

Provincial Diversity Efforts Increase
November 25, 2008
A new employment-equity policy, an improved fair-hiring policy and additional diversity training for employees, have made the provincial government a more diverse and inclusive workplace over the past year.

Provincial Employees Contribute to Groundbreaking Study
November 14, 2008
The results are in and the message is clear -- investing in workplace health is smart business.

Public Service Week, Great People Doing Great Things
October 06, 2008
Nova Scotia's public servants will be recognized for their contributions during Provincial Public Service Week, Monday Oct. 6 to Sunday, Oct. 12.

Province, NSGEU Show Colours at Pride 2008
July 24, 2008
The government of Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union (NSGEU) will show their colours and support at Halifax's 2008 Pride Week on Saturday, July 26, where they will partner on their first pride parade float.