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Child Care Now submission to the Nova Scotia Government

CUPE Nova Scotia is proud to be a part of the Child Care Now Nova Scotia coalition, which was founded to advocate for a universal, comprehensive, publicly funded, high quality, affordable, accessible, accountable, and not-for-profit early learning and child care system in Nova Scotia. The following news release was distributed by Child Care Now Nova Scotia on June 28, 2021. Child Care Now Nova Scotia is a coalition that advocates for a universal, comprehensive, publicly funded, high quality, affordable, accessible, accountable, and non-profit early learning and child care system in Nova Scotia. We know that bilateral agreements are being negotiated with the federal government about the funding announced in the federal budget. It is critical indeed that we urgently and carefully implement a plan that considers its impact on children, families, early childhood educators (ECE), and early learning and child care programs in Nova Scotia. We believe that both capital … Read more…

Meet the Candidate: Joy Polley – Election 2021

Joy Polley Pictou East Joy Polley is an engaged community advocate in Pictou County. CUPE is proud to support our member Joy Polley, running in the riding of Pictou East. Joy is a queer, non-binary white settler living in Mi’kma’ki in the community known as Fraser’s Mountain. As an active volunteer in many groups, particularly those concerned with public health and human rights and equity Joy was the recipient of the Lieutenant Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Award as well as the Ed Bowden Wellness Award for the their work with the Pictou County Rainbow Community. Request a lawn sign, volunteer, or make donation at joypolley.nsndp.ca. 

Meet the Candidate: Jason Langille – Election 2021

Jason Langille Kings West Jason is a long-term care worker who’s fighting for something better. CUPE is proud to support our member Jason Langille, running in the riding of Kings West. Langille has worked in long-term care for 24 years and he is dedicated to making it better. He is the past president of CUPE Local 1472 and has held many positions in the trade union movement. He has sat on the Kings County Police Advisory Committee. Jason Langille is a vocal advocate for public day care, living wages, and dignity for seniors. As a front-line worker he understands the need for robust public services to keep people and communities healthy and thriving. Jason has lived in Kings County his entire life and has been married for 23 years. He and his wife Loretta have two adult children, Tyler and Crystal. Request a lawn sign, volunteer, or make donation at jasonlangille.nsndp.ca.