Occupational Health & Safety Archives

CUPE Nova Scotia calls for consultation and balanced approach to implementation of vaccine mandate

September 29, 2021September 29, 2021 by creynolds

The union representing more than 11,000 health care workers and 4,800 education support workers in Nova Scotia is calling on the provincial government and employers to take a balanced approach to implementing the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, announced Read more […]

NEW – Health and Safety Committee Support Sessions via Zoom!

September 14, 2020September 14, 2020 by creynolds

Health and Safety Committee Support Sessions. September 2020. For members of CUPE in Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador. Image of hands typing on a laptop.

Open to CUPE members in Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador The COVID-19 pandemic has created new Health and Safety challenges in workplaces across all sectors. CUPE members on health and safety committees have been working hard to represent Read more […]

Education workers say back-to-school plan does not meet safety standards

August 19, 2020August 19, 2020 by gmcneil

CUPE Nova Scotia President Nan McFadgen spoke on behalf of 4000 CUPE members who work in education at a joint press conference August 19 in Dartmouth. The following press release was sent out by the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour on behalf Read more [...]