Nova Scotia Teachers Union

YouTube video by nstuwebcast Bill 148 has been ruled unconstitutional, so what's next?

Bill 148 was ruled unconstitutional, so what's next?

Le projet de loi 148 a été jugé inconstitutionnel, alors quelle est la prochaine étape?

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Plus de 70 % des enseignants et spécialistes scolaires de la Nouvelle-Écosse sont des femmes. Aujourd’hui, à l’occasion de la Journée internationale des femmes, nous célébrons leurs réalisations tout en poursuivant la lutte pour l’égalité des femmes.

More than 70% of Nova Scotia's teachers and school specialists are women. Today, on International Women’s Day, we are proud to celebrate their accomplishments while we continue to address the ongoing challenges in the struggle for women's equality.

NSTU president says changes, funds needed to curb violence in Nova Scotia schools On Tuesday, police were called to investigate a report of another violent incident at a school in Halifax. It’s a scene that has played out far too many times in our schools, said Peter Day, the presi...

NSTU president says changes, funds needed to curb violence in Nova Scotia schools

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N.S. Supreme Court strikes down former Liberal government’s wage restraint legislation Unions, province given a year to find a remedy.

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NSTU concerned about impact of grant cuts on school communities

Le NSTU préoccupé par l’incidence de la réduction de subventions sur les communautés scolaires

Wishing you a very happy Valentine's Day and a joyful and relaxing long Heritage Day Weekend!

Nous vous souhaitons une très joyeuse Saint-Valentin ainsi qu’une longue fin de semaine de la Fête du patrimoine remplie de joie et de détente !

Lundi, la Fête du patrimoine en Nouvelle-Écosse rend hommage à Joseph Willie Comeau, enseignant et leader acadien dévoué.

On Monday, Heritage Day in Nova Scotia honours Joseph Willie Comeau, a dedicated teacher and Acadian leader. 🇫🇷⭐ #HeritageDayNS

Nos pensées vont aux enseignants, élèves, personnel et familles de Tumbler Ridge (C.-B.) après la tragédie d’hier. Vos collègues de la Nouvelle-Écosse vous soutiennent avec sympathie et solidarité.

Our thoughts are with the teachers, students, staff, and families in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., after yesterday’s devastating tragedy. Your colleagues in Nova Scotia stand with you in grief and solidarity, sending heartfelt condolences and support to the entire school community.

How Bad is Violence in Nova Scotia Schools? | This is Nova Scotia | CBC Podcasts | CBC Listen We go further in depth with CBC Nova Scotia reporter Celina Aalders about violence in Nova Scotia public schools and what unions representing teachers and staff want to see done to address it.

This is Nova Scotia - How Bad is Violence in Nova Scotia Schools?

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Some teachers 'wearing Kevlar': Data shows physical violence still a problem in N.S. schools | CBC News The unions representing Nova Scotia teachers and support staff say school violence remains a top concern for its members, as the Education Department is reporting tens of thousands of violent incident...

“We have teachers who are wearing Kevlar sleeves to protect themselves from students who bite or stab,” Peter Day told CBC.

“We have students who are throwing objects... and this has a profound effect on not just the teachers, but the students themselves.”

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La Semaine canadienne du counseling scolaire (2 au 6 fév.) souligne le rôle essentiel des conseillères et conseillers scolaires dans le développement personnel, social, scolaire et professionnel, ainsi que la santé mentale des élèves. Le NSTU est fier de les représenter! #CSCW2026

Canadian School Counselling Week (Feb 2–6) celebrates the vital role school counsellors play in supporting students’ personal, social, academic, and career growth, as well as their mental health and well-being. The NSTU is proud to stand with our dedicated counsellors! #CSCW2026

Le Mois du patrimoine africain est important
Par Wendie Wilson, cadre de direction du NSTU, Engagement et défense des intérêts des PANDC

African Heritage Month Matters
by Wendie Wilson, NSTU Executive Staff Officer BIPOC Engagement & Advocacy

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En l’honneur du Mois du patrimoine africain, le drapeau afro-néo-écossais flottera fièrement devant l’édifice du NSTU en février. Il a été conçu par Wendie Wilson, agente de direction du NSTU.

#AfricanHeritageMonth

African Nova Scotian Flag

In honour of #AfricanHeritageMonth, the African Nova Scotian flag will be proudly raised outside the NSTU building throughout February. The flag was designed by NSTU Executive Staff Officer Wendie Wilson, celebrating the history, culture, and contributions of African Nova Scotians.

The NSTU is seeking the leadership and expertise of African Nova Scotian and Indigenous teachers or specialists to serve on our Provincial Executive.

Le NSTU souhaite bénéficier du leadership et de l'expertise d'enseignantes ou de spécialistes Afro-Néo-Ecossais.e•s et Autochtones au sein de son Comité exécutif provincial.

Take the Winter Wellness Challenge.

Participez au défi bien-être hivernal.

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'We cannot recruit our way out of a shortage': Teachers' union demands comprehensive retention strategy - Halifax Examiner Department of Education says according to its data, there are enough teachers to staff every classroom, and teacher retention is "very high."

'We cannot recruit our way out of a shortage': Teachers' union demands comprehensive retention strategy www.halifaxexaminer.ca/education/we...

Three candles lit on a black background. The text reads: “Statement – Standing united against antisemitism in Canada”.

Today, on #InternationalHolocaustRemembranceDay, the CHRC joins people across Canada in honouring the millions of lives taken during the Holocaust.

We call on everyone in Canada, to stand united today — and every day — against antisemitism. Statement: www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/resources/ne...

📢 La qualité de l’éducation dépend du bien-être du personnel et du soutien qui lui est fourni.

Membres du personnel de l’éducation au 🇨🇦, faites-vous entendre! 

Participez à l’enquête I-BEST sur la santé et le bien-être du personnel de l’éducation.
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📢 Quality education requires a healthy, well-supported education workforce.

Canadian educators, share your voice to make an impact internationally!

Fill out the 15-minute I-BEST survey on the health and well-being of education personnel.
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The province says its making headway on the teacher shortage, but there's still work to be done. The NSTU is calling for a formalized strategy to address the issue.

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CBC Nova Scotia News Jan. 9, 2026 | Cannabis and human trafficking YouTube video by CBC News Nova Scotia

Peter Day was the CBC Nova Scotia Newsmaker interview on January 9th discussing teacher/specialist retention and recruitment. You can view the interview here (31:50).

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NSTU tells province to focus on retaining teachers Recruiting teachers since the pandemic has been unlike anything seen in Nova Scotia since World War II. That's...

“Data shows a 1/3 of new teachers leave the profession within the first 5 years... That represents a significant loss of talent, training and public investment." - Peter Day, NSTU President

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Union, opposition politicians pressure Nova Scotia to create teacher recruitment strategy Nova Scotia’s schools have been under growing pressure, ever since the province’s population surged by more than 100,000 people since the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the provincial government says the...

“We can’t recruit our way out of a shortage, if we continue to lose teachers at the current rate,” said Peter Day, president of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union.

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Education Department to review hiring policy for new B.Ed. grads following unintended consequences | CBC News Nova Scotia’s deputy minister of education says her department is reviewing a policy that promised jobs to new graduates of teaching programs because it could inadvertently remove job security during ...

"NSTU President @peterday6.bsky.social called for the creation of a comprehensive recruitment and retention plan that makes clear how people can get into the education system and stick around once they’re there."

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