Registration Open: Join Us at Our Atlantic Week Long School!

This June, join us for a weeklong school to develop and improve the skills you need to better your local. Courses will include sections on leadership skills, member mobilization techniques, labour history, and the basics of stewarding. For more information, check out our brochure. A scholarship is available for those who want to attend but cannot afford the cost. The CUPE Newfoundland and Labrador Scholarship will award $1200.00 to Newfoundland and Labrador-based locals who wish to send a member. Check out the PDF linked below for more information regarding eligibility and how to apply for this scholarship. CUPE Newfoundland and Labrador Scholarship Want to register? Submit this form by mail or online by May 19th, 2023.

Seats up for Election at Convention 2023

The following executive board seats will be up for election at this year’s Convention (May 28th-31st at Membertou Trade and Convention Centre): President Recording Secretary Diversity Vice President Young Worker Vice-President Central Area Vice-President Southern Area Vice-President Northern Area Vice-President (by-election)

Halifax-area education strike “imminent”, union says

HALIFAX—Halifax-area school support staff including Assistive Technology Support Workers, Child and Youth Care Practitioners, Mi’kmaq and Indigenous Student Support Workers, African Nova Scotian School Support Workers, Schools Plus Community Outreach Workers, Educational Program Assistants, Early Childhood Educators and School Library Specialists are ready to strike if the provincial government doesn’t return to the bargaining table with significant wage improvements for all members. This weekend, Halifax-area school support staff voted decisively against accepting a tentative agreement negotiated with government. CUPE Local 5047 represents more than 1800 education workers in the Halifax Regional Centre for Education. “Our members were clear that this offer does not address their needs,” said CUPE Local 5047 President Chris Melanson. “We’re ready and willing to come back to the table to avert a strike if government has something better to offer. At this point, the ball is in their court, and they’re on the clock.” -30- Media … Read more…