Join CUPE Nova Scotia at the Cape Breton Pride Parade!

CUPE Nova Scotia can’t wait to celebrate at the Cape Breton Pride Parade this Saturday (August 9th) in Sydney! We’d be thrilled to have members, family, friends and allies join us for all the fun! There’s a new parade route this year: We’ll start on George Street (same as last year) Take a right on Dorchester Street Take a left on Esplanade A left on Townsend Street A right on George Street A right on Argyle Steet And finally, a right on Crescent Street The Party in the Park will be held at Wentworth Park after the parade The check in area has also changed this year, and will be in front of the Eltuek Arts Centre. We’ll be taking care of getting our group checked in, so if you’re planning to join us, simply meet us where all parade participants will be lining up: down George Street and up … Read more…

Emancipation Day

CUPE Nova Scotia is proud to observe Emancipation Day on August 1st, which is the date that the Slavery Abolition Act came into effect in 1834. This law crucially liberated enslaved people in British colonies (including Canada), and was a significant step forward on our society’s journey toward becoming truly inclusive and equitable.