CUPE National Convention Assistance Fund Application submission deadline extended for locals

TO ALL CUPE CHARTERED ORGANIZATIONS Sisters, Brothers, and Friends: Due to the exceptional circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic and related public health restrictions, the National Executive Board has passed a motion extending the deadline to submit Convention Assistance Fund Applications and Financial Documents to September 10, 2021. We encourage all chartered organizations who missed the June deadline to apply no later than September 10. It is important to ensure your Trustees’ Reports are submitted with your application. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact your national representative for assistance. You will find all the information you need to complete the form here. In solidarity, MARK HANCOCK National President CHARLES FLEURY National Secretary-Treasurer

Submit your expression of interest to sit on one of our standing committees!

To: All CUPE Locals Affiliated to CUPE Nova Scotia RE: CUPE Nova Scotia Committee Vacancies Sisters and Brothers, CUPE Nova Scotia needs you! After elections at our most recent CUPE Nova Scotia Convention, we have five standing committees that needs members. Your participation on a committee offers new perspectives to the committee and helps us grow as a union. As a committee member, you become a leader both with CUPE Nova Scotia and within your own local. Plus, it is a great way to meet new people and make new friends! We currently have vacancies on the following CUPE Nova Scotia committees: Political Action Committee – requires 1 young worker Women’s Committee – requires 1 young worker Health and Safety Committee – requires 1 member Contracting Out and Privatization Committee – requires 1 member AND 1 young worker Pension Committee – requires 3 members AND 1 young worker* Young workers … Read more…

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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…