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March 2021 workshops for CUPE members – Atlantic region

For the month of March, the Union Education department for the Atlantic region will be offering the following workshops. Intro to Stewarding Part II March 10 from 2 to 5 pm (AT), 2:30 to 5:30 pm (NT) Members can register at: cupe.ca/mrm-union-education/event/4239 Financial Officers’ Clinic Two dates available: March 15 from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm (AT), 10 to 6pm (NT) March 16 from 12 to 8 pm AT, 12:30 to 8:30 pm (NT) Please read the Frequently Asked Questions. Members can register at: calendly.com/cupe-education/cupe-financial-officers-clinic-atlantic SLS Note-taking March 19 from 10 am to 1 pm (AT), 10:30 am to 1:30 pm (NT) Members can register at: cupe.ca/mrm-union-education/events?province_id=8 Secretary-Treasurer Orientation March 31 from 5 to 8 pm (AT), 5:30 to 8:30 pm (NT) Members can register at: cupe.ca/mrm-union-education/event/4242  Coming in April SLS – ITS Part I, SLS-Pensions, and potentially more financial officers’ clinics. Stay tuned!

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Car rally in support of long term care workers at Wynn Park Villa to take place in Truro on Friday, March 5

TRURO – Join friends and allies of staff at Wynn Park Villa nursing home in Truro for a car rally in support of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Tevin Crawford, who was recently fired from his job. Wynn Park Villa is a privately-owned nursing home where staff are frustrated by workplace health and safety issues, scheduling, sick leave, vacation time and staff shortages. Some workers are now being intimidated or punished for speaking out about these issues. Under both federal and provincial law, the right of an employee to join a union is guaranteed. It follows that employers are not permitted to engage in anti-union animus, which includes intimidating or retaliating against workers for joining or wanting to join a union. What:   Car rally in support of Tevin Crawford and long term care workers at Wynn Park Villa When:  Friday, March 5, from 12 to 12:30 p.m. Where: Starting on public … Read more…

Meet Charmaine Willis, African Nova Scotian Student Support Worker

African Heritage Month Member Profile Series CUPE Nova Scotia and our Human Rights Committee are proud to highlight the work of our Black union community during African Heritage Month. Thank you for your contribution every day to public services in Nova Scotia, especially during this pandemic when challenges are faced and conquered daily to serve Nova Scotians. Charmaine Willis African Nova Scotian Student Support Worker, CUPE local 5047