Hfx County Local NSTU

Congratulations to Desiree Daniele for being acclaimed as Hfx Co Local President for a 2nd term
#HfxCoLocal #NSTU @nsteachersunion.bsky.social
Aug 1, 2026 - July 31, 2028

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

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?

www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-p...

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.

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.

Think you’re funnier than last week’s entries? (Check out the finalists for Group A on Insta)

Caption This Meme Round 1 continues w Group B on Instagram. Come up with your wittiest caption, and submit your entry for a chance to advance. Link in Insta bio

We need invested, dedicated NSTU members to put their name forward for the NSTU Provincial Executive. Deadline Friday Feb 13 by 4pm. Information & form: nstu.ca/the-nstu/str...

Grand time at the Frosty Friends Social in Porter’s Lake! Thank you to the #HfxCoLocal Social Wellness Committee for planning events in different regions of our Local to meet members where they are! #BuildingSolidarity

'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...

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

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

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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Caption This Meme Competition
Is now LIVE!

Got a healthy funny bone, Halifax County? Now is your chance to flex!

Head to our Instagram + caption 1, 2, or all of the graphics. The Google Form for entry is in the bio. Have fun!

“Canada needs to be a champion and protector of workers, ensuring that their rights are protected and respected in any international trade agreement that includes Canada.”–@ctffcepresident.bsky.social

📢 The CTF/FCE calls for the respect of international labour rights.
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Holocaust Remembrance Day calls us to remember, to educate, and to ensure that such atrocities are never repeated.

Got jokes?
The memes are coming…
Check our Insta @halifaxcounty

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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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

www.1015thehawk.com/2026/01/07/1...

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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Congrats to our 1st winners!
2 more draws to come…
Hop over to Facebook + Instagram to join the campaign and be part of the next draws. A stronger Local starts with connection.

Come join your fellow County members at the Halifax Thunderbirds for their season opener on Dec. 5th!

Tickets subsidized by Social & Wellness committee - check out our website for sign up link. 2 tickets per member.

Must be on Member Registry and verified as an HfxCo member to qualify.

Monday morning chuckle from your Comms committee:

We remember. We support. We stand with our transgender students and colleagues.

Your Local Executive members are meeting tonight to work through the many happenings of the members in #HfxCoLocal

Leaders of teacher organizations from across Canada wear #RedforEd in steadfast solidarity with @albertateachers.bsky.social.
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Les dirigeant·es d’organisations de l’enseignement venu·es de tout le 🇨🇦 portent du rouge par solidarité avec l’ @albertateachers.bsky.social.

Our Social Media Engagement Campaign is officially live!
We’re building a stronger Local network for #HfxCoLocal members—and giving away great prizes.

Head to our FB Group + Instagram page to see how to enter, invite/tag colleagues, and take part in all 3 draws:

Stronger together.

Lest we forget

En ce jour, nous nous souvenons du courageux acte de défi de Viola Desmond, survenu il y a 79 ans à New Glasgow — un moment qui a déclenché un changement durable dans la lutte contre l’injustice raciale.

On this day, we remember Viola Desmond’s brave act of defiance 79 years ago in New Glasgow, a moment that sparked lasting change in the fight against racial injustice.