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CUPE Nova Scotia represents over 22,000 members in 140 locals across the province who provide quality public services.

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CUPE Long Term Care Workers Reach Impasse After Fourth Unchanged Offer from Employers - CUPE Nova Scotia Please see the communiquΓ© below for a statement from CUPE regarding the current impasse faced by long-term care workers due to the neglect of Tim Houston’s Progressive Conservative government:

Please follow the link below to find a communiquΓ© from @cupescfp.bsky.social regarding the current impasse faced by long-term care workers due to the neglect of Tim Houston's Progressive Conservative government:

12.02.2026 15:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CUPE Nova Scotia Convention 2026 - CUPE Nova Scotia Save the dates! CUPE Nova Scotia’s 2026 Convention will be held from May 24th-27th at the Westin Nova Scotian in Halifax. Please see the attached convention call below. The online registration form (w...

Save the dates! CUPE Nova Scotia’s 2026 Convention will be held from May 24th-27th at The Westin Nova Scotian in @hfxgov.bsky.social! Click below for more details:

07.02.2026 23:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Celebrating African Heritage Month - CUPE Nova Scotia CUPE Nova Scotia is proud to observe African Heritage Month by celebrating Black culture, honouring Black leaders’ accomplishments and contributions to our society, and committing to taking anti-racis...

CUPE Nova Scotia is proud to observe African Heritage Month by celebrating Black culture, honouring Black leaders’ accomplishments and contributions to our society, and committing to taking anti-racist action every day. Click the link below for more:

06.02.2026 17:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Members of our Long Term Care Bargaining Committee wearing black today in a display of solidarity with the workers who’ve been ignored and disrespected by Tim Houston and his PC government for far too long! Join them today and tomorrow in wearing black to stand together for fairness!

✊✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽

29.01.2026 16:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Season's Greetings from CUPE Nova Scotia - CUPE Nova Scotia A Message from President Alan Linkletter and the Executive Board: On behalf of the entire Executive Board, I am delighted to extend warm Season’s Greetings to all members of CUPE Nova Scotia. As we re...

Click the link below for a Season's Greetings message from CUPE Nova Scotia President Alan Linkletter and the Executive Board.

19.12.2025 23:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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2026 Women's Conference in Dartmouth - CUPE Nova Scotia CUPE Nova Scotia is thrilled to announce more details of our upcoming second Women’s Conference! This two day event will be held on March 6th & 7th, 2026 at the Delta Hotel in Dartmouth. CUPE members ...

CUPE Nova Scotia is thrilled to announce more details of our upcoming second Women’s Conference! This two day event will be held on March 6th & 7th, 2026 at the Delta Hotel in Dartmouth. Follow the link below for more details:

19.12.2025 03:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Health Coalitions across Canada call on Prime Minister Mark Carney and Health Minister Marjorie Michel to uphold the Canada Health Act in the face of Alberta’s Law 11 Alberta is moving Canada toward private for-profit Medicare in violation of the Canada Health Act

Health Coalitions across Canada are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney and Health Minister Marjorie Michel to intervene in the face of two-tier Medicare being brought in by Alberta’s Bill 11.

In an open letter, advocates urge the federal government to enforce the Canada Health Act ⬇️

17.12.2025 14:30 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Yesterday, the Executive Board of CUPE Nova Scotia was pleased to welcome the new president of the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour, Melissa Marsman! We had very productive conversations about how we can collaborate to better serve our members and strengthen the labour movement in our province.

17.12.2025 15:09 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Great to meet with our National Executive Board this week and set a solid path for CUPE as we head into 2026. Grateful to my colleagues for their trust and support, together we’re building a stronger, more connected movement for workers. The work continues, and we’re ready for what’s next.

12.12.2025 20:15 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Joint Media Release on the Growing Threats to Our Public Mental Health and Addictions System - CUPE Nova Scotia See below for a joint media release from CUPE Nova Scotia, CUPE Local 8920, the Nova Scotia Health Coalition, the NSGEU and Unifor addressing the growing threats to our public mental health and addict...

Follow the link below for a joint media release from CUPE Nova Scotia, CUPE Local 8920, the Nova Scotia Health Coalition, @nsgeu.bsky.social and @unifor.org addressing the growing threats to our public mental health and addictions system:

09.12.2025 03:45 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Union filing for conciliation as long term care talks with province break down The union representing some long term care workers is beginning the process of filing for conciliation as it says talks broke down on Monday with the provincial government. In a news release, CUPE say...

« I have coworkers who are homeless, who live in their cars or sleep on friends’ couches, because they aren’t being paid enough to afford rent,” CUPE 1259 President Dawn Vardy said. These are long term care workers, severely underpaid. An essential public service. #nspoli @cupens.bsky.social

20.11.2025 11:51 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Houston Government offers poverty wages and expects gratitude - CUPE Nova Scotia For Immediate Release November 18, 2025 Union: Houston Government offers poverty wages and expects gratitude Nova Scotia – Bargaining negotiations between long term care workers represented by CUPE an...

Tim Houston and his Progressive Conservative @nsgov.bsky.social are offering poverty wages to long term care workers, the lowest in Atlantic Canada. Shame!

18.11.2025 22:07 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The federal budget fails to include any new child care funding beyond an annual inflationary increase that starts only in 2027. Join @childcarenow.bsky.social webinar Nov 19 to discuss!!

13.11.2025 17:07 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Time to apply for 2025-2027 NSFL Committees – Nova Scotia Federation of Labour Greetings: Our committees are re-appointed every two years, after convention.Β  Membership on the Committees is comprised of members from local unions and labour councils who have an interest in the su...

Interested in serving on one of the 2025-2027 Nova Scotia Federation of Labour Committees? Follow the link below!

18.11.2025 21:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Part-time faculty, Saint Mary’s University reach tentative deal; classes could resume Monday Part-time faculty at Saint Mary’s University, who have been on strike for three weeks, have reached a tentative agreement over wages and vacation pay.

Coverage of the SMU tentative agreement in CTV today:
https://www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nova-scotia/article/part-time-faculty-saint-marys-university-reach-tentative-agreement-over-wages-vacation-pay/
#SMUstrike #FairDealNow #cdnpse #canlab

13.11.2025 16:17 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

We are happy to announce that SMU PT Faculty members have ratified the Tentative Agreement. Members will return to work and classes will resume on Monday.

Congratulations everyone!

#cdnpse #canlab

@caut.bsky.social @cupens.bsky.social @cupescfp.bsky.social

15.11.2025 16:46 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
A pink CUPE graphic that says:

"SMU says this"
followed by a screenshot of the staff and faculty wellness challenge
And then "reflects their"
followed by a screenshot of the text: "ongoing commitment to a healthy, supportive, and connected workplace"

How does prolonging a strike fit with these words

A pink CUPE graphic that says: "SMU says this" followed by a screenshot of the staff and faculty wellness challenge And then "reflects their" followed by a screenshot of the text: "ongoing commitment to a healthy, supportive, and connected workplace" How does prolonging a strike fit with these words

SMU's upcoming Wellness Week doesn't do what a good collective agreement willβ€”address real material issues, like low pay and stress from late contracts. We need a fair contract for a healthy workplace, not #UnfairWork!

10.11.2025 17:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
A graphic of a paper taped on a dark background that says "Tell SMU we need a living wage to LIVE HERE!!"

A graphic of a paper taped on a dark background that says "Tell SMU we need a living wage to LIVE HERE!!"

The wage increase that SMU Part-Time Faculty are striking for is in line with what comparable universities pay their part-timers...and, more importantly, help these workers meet the ever-increasing cost of living!

Sign here in support: http://forourfuture.ca/

11.11.2025 05:04 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Paying a living wage benefits everyone.
It’s Living Wage Week in Canada. Let’s celebrate by acknowledging that paying a living wage benefits everyone – employees, employers, and communities. Read our 2025 Living Wages Report to learn more.
Benefits of paying a living wage:
Employers:
Higher employee loyalty and productivity
Lower absenteeism
Decreased employee turnover
Cost saving for staff hiring and training

Employees:
Lifted out of poverty and food secure
Fairer compensation
Better health outcomes
Improved standard of living and quality of life
Higher worker bargaining power
Reduces need to work multiple jobs
Allows adults to spend more time with family and in the community

Communities:
More social participation
Larger taxpayer base
Increased consumer purchasing power
Reduced costs of health care and social services
Increased local investment

Paying a living wage benefits everyone. It’s Living Wage Week in Canada. Let’s celebrate by acknowledging that paying a living wage benefits everyone – employees, employers, and communities. Read our 2025 Living Wages Report to learn more. Benefits of paying a living wage: Employers: Higher employee loyalty and productivity Lower absenteeism Decreased employee turnover Cost saving for staff hiring and training Employees: Lifted out of poverty and food secure Fairer compensation Better health outcomes Improved standard of living and quality of life Higher worker bargaining power Reduces need to work multiple jobs Allows adults to spend more time with family and in the community Communities: More social participation Larger taxpayer base Increased consumer purchasing power Reduced costs of health care and social services Increased local investment

Let's celebrate Living Wage Week by acknowledging that
paying a living wage benefits everyone – employees, employers, and communities. Read our 2025 Living Wages Report to learn more:
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

#NSpoli #NLpoli #PEIpoli #LivingWageWeek

10.11.2025 18:48 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CUPE Nova Scotia Observes Remembrance Day - CUPE Nova Scotia On November 11th, CUPE Nova Scotia observes Remembrance Day to commemorate those who served in defence of the values we cherish. Many Canadians bravely made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure that futur...

On November 11th, CUPE Nova Scotia observes Remembrance Day to commemorate those who served in defence of the freedoms and values we cherish.

Lest we forget.

11.11.2025 02:45 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Members of @cupe3912.bsky.social are striking for a fair deal from @smuhalifax.bsky.social and @msvuhalifax.bsky.social , and need your support. Visit cupe.ca/for-our-future and take action to stand up for our future!

31.10.2025 23:16 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Some useful information for workers with temporary work permits:

31.10.2025 23:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CUPE 3912 resolution #204 officially supported by CUPE National! This means CUPE has to dedicate resources to lobby all levels of government for increased funding and a national education act and raise public awareness about post secondary workers and to fight cuts to protect our jols. Head to our website to read the full list of adopted resolutions

Success! CUPE 3912 resolution #204 officially supported by CUPE National! This means CUPE has to dedicate resources to lobby all levels of government for increased funding and a national education act and raise public awareness about post secondary workers and to fight cuts to protect our jols. Head to our website to read the full list of adopted resolutions

CUPE 3912’s resolution at CUPE National Convention adopted. Read more here: cupe3912.ca/2025/10/28/c...

28.10.2025 22:53 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This will pave the way for our ongoing relationship with @dalhousieu.bsky.social and give our colleagues on strike at SMU and MSVU leverage. Though not perfect, we are happy with the deal, and happy that it was received with open arms.

31.10.2025 15:12 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Dal Tentative Agreement Passed Ratification Vote!

85.5% of members voted YES.

31.10.2025 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Tomorrow morning, October 24, 2025, we are having two rallies for our striking members:

At MSVU,10-11 a.m., in front of the Seton Academic Centre, 166 Bedford Highway

At, SMU 12-1 p.m., in front of the Burke Building, on Inglis Street

23.10.2025 19:15 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Join us on the picket line and show your support for the striking support workers of @cupe3912.bsky.social! Let’s stand together and show @msvuhalifax.bsky.social and @smuhalifax.bsky.social the power of our solidarity!

23.10.2025 01:45 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 3
Solidarity
I stand with MSVU Part-Time Academics
MSVU give them a fair deal now!

Solidarity I stand with MSVU Part-Time Academics MSVU give them a fair deal now!

Screenshot and share this post to to your own page and tag MSVU and tell them CUPE 3912 Part-Time Academics deserve a fair deal now!

22.10.2025 16:34 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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As a result of CUPE Nova Scotia's membership in the Atlantic Canada Health Care Coalition Society (ACHCCS), we are happy to share these special offers from Vogue Optical and PolicyMe that our members can take advantage of. To learn more about ACHCCS, please visit their website at achccs.ca

09.10.2025 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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