Parents and workers in Nova Scotia have benefited tremendously from investments in early learning and child care since the introduction of the program in 2021. Nova Scotian parents are now paying half of what they were in 2021, making it easier for families to get by and provide for the needs of their kids.   While more high-quality child care spaces are still desperately needed, the pension and benefit package that your government introduced for early childhood educators is already helping to recruit and retain those doing the critical work of caring for our young children.  Working families need Nova Scotia to be a strong advocate for the continued success and expansion of the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care program. CUPE NS remains ready and willing to work with government to ensure the program lives up to its original objectives.  As Early Learning and Child Care Minister Brendan Maguire heads into meetings this week with his federal and provincial counterparts from across the country, CUPE NS’s 22,000 members are calling on the … Read more…

A Message from President Alan Linkletter and the Executive Board: On behalf of the entire Executive Board, I am delighted to extend warm Season’s Greetings to all members of CUPE Nova Scotia. As we reflect on the past year, we are reminded of the immense value and importance of labour in our communities. Your dedication, resilience, and unwavering commitment form the backbone of our workplaces and the very fabric of our society. It is through your collective efforts that we continue to uphold fairness, dignity, and respect for all workers. During this festive season, may you find happiness, peace, and joy with your loved ones. We wish you well-deserved rest and every success in the coming year. Together, let us look forward with hope and solidarity, knowing that our strength as a union lies in the unity and spirit of our members. Season’s Greetings and best wishes for a bright … Read more…