Sunday Bulletin: 2019 Convention

Opening of the 56th Annual Division Convention The 56th annual convention of CUPE Nova Scotia opened Sunday, May 26, 2019, at the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre with 252 delegates, staff and guests in attendance. The convention was officially called to order by CUPE NS President Nan McFadgen and members of the executive gave their reports; all were adopted and official business ended. Delegates from locals across the province went up to the mic to give the names, in memorial, of members lost over the past year. Delegates then rose to observe a moment of silence. CUPE 1028 won the Early Bird Registration prize draw for $200 worth of gift certificates. Unfortunately, the members of the local were unable to attend convention as their time off requests were denied by the employer. The prize will be delivered to the local. In lieu of gifts for guest speakers, CUPE Nova Scotia will make … Read more…

CUPE Nova Scotia to hold 56th annual convention May 27 to 30 in Sydney

Media advisory Sydney, NS – More than 250 voting delegates from across the province will gather at the 56th annual CUPE Nova Scotia Division Convention, which takes place Monday, May 27 to Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre. MONDAY 9:00 a.m.         Guest speaker: Tammy Martin, NDP MLA Cape Breton Centre 10:30 a.m.       Guest speaker: Mark Hancock, CUPE National president 1:30 p.m.         Guest speaker: Gloria Lepine, CUPE National diversity vice-president TUESDAY 10:30 a.m.       Guest speaker: Charles Fleury, CUPE National secretary-treasurer 1:30 p.m.         Guest speaker: Gary Burrill, Leader of the Nova Scotia NDP WEDNESDAY 9:00 a.m.         Election of officers  

Letter to Ministers: Work conditions of long-term care employees and residents’ care conditions

On May 17, 2019, the following letter was sent to Minister of Health and Wellness Randy Delorey and Minister of Justice Mark Furey. The letter also appears in the Opinion section of the Chronicle Herald on May 29, 2019. Dear Honourable Sirs: Please allow us the opportunity to introduce ourselves. We are Nan McFadgen, President of CUPE Nova Scotia, and Louise Riley, Chair of the CUPE Nova Scotia Long-Term Care Coordinating Committee. CUPE represents the majority of employees working in long-term care facilities in Nova Scotia; in fact, we represent employees in 48 facilities. CUPE hears, and acts upon, the working experiences of our front-line members, which puts us in the best place to support our position that there is a direct correlation between the working conditions of long-term care employees and the residents’ care conditions. In December of 2018, the Nova Scotia Expert Advisory Panel to Recommend Improvements in … Read more…