Virtual panel discussion April 20: Why the New Democratic Party?

Special event for CUPE members in Nova Scotia and across the country.  Have you ever wondered why CUPE is partisan? Do you find it hard to distinguish one party from the other? Please join us for a critical look at the relationship, historic and current, between labour and the New Democratic Party. We’ll consider the NDP’s growth, popularity, demise and re-birth as election time looms over us in Nova Scotia. Hear from our panel of experts for a frank discussion and ask questions! Stephen Kimber, award-winning author and journalist Barb Nederpal, president of the Hospital Employees’ Union (the B.C. health services division of CUPE) Cathy Remus, former director of CUPE Union Education Lynn Jones, Nova Scotian labour and human rights activist, who is also the first Black general vice-president of the Canadian Labour Congress and the first Canadian-born African woman to seek office in a federal election Moderated by Archana Rampure, CUPE’s national … Read more…

Improving Vaccine Access for those without permanent residency status and migrants in Nova Scotia – An Open Letter to the Government of Nova Scotia

CUPE Nova Scotia has endorsed a letter sent to government earlier this week from the Nova Scotia Migration Research Forum – advocating & supporting vaccine access for migrant workers across the province. For more information visit – https://www.migrationandmobility.ca To: The Honourable Zach Churchill, Minister of Health and Wellness,   We applaud the Government of Nova Scotia for making the Covid-19 vaccines available to all people, regardless of residency status and holding a provincial health card. This decision is aligned with the recommendations offered by the National Advisory Committee on Immunization, which affirms that:  “COVID-19 vaccines will be made available to everyone in Canada for whom it is approved and recommended for use… This applies to all persons in Canada whether or not they are citizens.” (emphasis added)  Further, it is consistent with the federal vaccination schedule released by the Government of Canada, which indicates that the vaccine will be available to … Read more…