NSSBCU

The Nova Scotia School Board Council of Unions (NSSBCU) includes the presidents of the eight CUPE locals representing school support staff in Nova Scotia. CUPE represents over 5,000 members working for all seven Regional Centres of Education and the Conseil scolaire acadien provincial, in every public school across the province. Read more about our members and the communities they serve, below.

Violence in public school is at crisis level. The 2022-2023 school year saw 27,000 violent incidents in public schools across Nova Scotia. And we know that with barriers to reporting, a lack of support from management, and overworked staff, that number is likely even higher.

School support staff have been trying to sound the alarm on this issue for years. While they ignored us, the crisis of violence in public schools has gotten worse, and underfunding and understaffing has increased.

See what school support staff have been saying for years about the crisis of violence in our schools. Read our report.

We can’t afford any more wasted time from this government. For workers, for kids, for parents, and for communities across Nova Scotia: It is time to act.

Whether you’re a parent, a frontline worker or a concerned community member, join us in demanding the government finally take action to address violence in our schools, and ensure both students and staff are safe and supported. Sign the petition at cupe.ca/safe-schools.

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