Convention Bulletin: Day 2

The second day of CUPE Nova Scotia’s annual convention opened with a smudging ceremony led by Ty Loppie, Local 1082 member and Young Worker on the division executive, and Kim Loppie, Vice President of Local 1082 and member of the National Indigenous Council, both also members of the CUPE Atlantic Maritimes Indigenous Council. On the convention floor, proceedings started with a toast to public water led by members of Local 759, the workers whose labour brings clean drinking water to communities across the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.   “Cheers to a world where every drop counts and every sip is a statement of solidarity.” – Local 759     Delegates then heard the final report from Nan McFadgen, CUPE Nova Scotia president. Nan announced well ahead of this year’s convention that she would not be re-offering as she is retiring this year.   “I didn’t know it at the time, … Read more…

Convention Bulletin: Day 1

Our 61st annual convention kicked off this evening at the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre in Membertou, Cape Breton. Following a welcome and song from David Meuse, Cultural Ambassador, delegates observed a moment of silence for fellow workers we have lost in the past year. Delegates heard reports from executive members, including: Alan Linkletter, Vice President; Emily MacNeil, Recording Secretary; Nimrod Matthias, Diversity Vice President; Ty Loppie, Young Worker; Matt MacDonald, Communications Editor; Cheryl MacDonald, Cape Breton Area VP; Ralph Vickers, Northern Area VP; Ann Marie Danch, Central Area VP; and Christa Sweeney, Southern Area VP. To close out the first evening of this year’s convention, delegates heard an address from Danny Cavanagh, President of the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour. Thanks to all delegates for a wonderful first day of our annual convention!

Executive Board & Standing Committee Positions

At this year’s CUPE Nova Scotia Convention at the Membertou Trade & Convention Centre, there will be elections held to fill the following positions: Executive Board President Recording Secretary Diversity Vice-President & Alternate Young Worker Vice-President Central Area Vice-President & Alternate Southern Area Vice-President & Alternate Standing Committees Women’s Committee Human Rights Committee Political Action Committee Pension Committee Standing Committee vacancies CUPE Atlantic Maritime Indigenous Council (CAMIC) – three vacancies Contracting Out and Privatization Committee – three vacancies including one young worker Education Committee – two vacancies Global Justice Committee – one vacancy (young worker) Health & Safety Committee – one vacancy (young worker) One Trustee & Alternate