CUPE Nova Scotia

CUPE 8920 UPDATE TO MEMBERS RE: COVID-19

March 23, 2020

On Sunday the Nova Scotia Government declared a Provincial State of Emergency. This declaration comes with many mandatory restrictions and consequences to not abiding by same. Please visit the government website at www.novascotia.ca to view relevant information in conjunction with COVID-19. It continues to be important for you follow the notices and updates being put out by your Employer, the Nova Scotia Health Authority.

We have received many inquiries about what this declaration of a State of Emergency means to our members. We will be working with CUPE National staff and the NSHA in order deal with various issues that have been brought forward. At this time if you have not been directed otherwise, report to work as normal. Please check with management if you have questions or concerns of how this could immediately impact what you should or should not be doing.

CUPE LOCAL 108 UPDATE TO MEMBERS

March 23, 2020

There WILL BE no layoffs for full-time employees for the next 4 weeks. This plan will be re-assessed before April 25th, 2020. The plan may be tweaked as things change. This plan gives members some short term certainty. I hope that this eases members’ concerns and anxieties, especially about the financial impact these events will have on them.

There are changes coming. These changes will affect each business unit differently. Remember we provide valuable services to HRM and its residents. This will continue until it is unsafe to do so. Some of you will be sent home, others will be asked to report to work.

March 24, 2020March 22, 2020

On today’s date a province wide state of emergency was declared by the government of Nova Scotia.

As we collectively navigate these challenging circumstances, CUPE members have continued to provide essential public services to Nova Scotians. Please know that this work has not gone unnoticed. I see you showing up to work every day and I thank you.

Health and safety require that all front-line workers continue to provide Nova Scotians with essential services. The health and safety of front-line workers requires support from all Nova Scotians. This includes practicing social distancing and, if you have recently travelled or are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, self isolation.