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Jobs at CUPE: Temporary Secretarial Opportunities in Atlantic Canada

Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador  The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) is seeking applicants to perform occasional temporary administrative secretarial work in our Atlantic offices. We need a self-starter who can multitask and work under minimal supervision in a fast-paced office environment. Applicants must have post-secondary education in a relevant field or a combination of education and directly related experience. Applicants should have extensive knowledge and experience in general office work/procedures, an ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines. Applicants should have above average oral and written skills, as well as excellent computer skills and advanced knowledge of various computer software, including Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) in a web-based environment and some familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint. Knowledge of and/or work experience in the labour movement is an asset. The successful applicant must be available on short notice to provide vacation and sick relief for varying periods … Read more…

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CUPE Member Update: Nova Scotia Health Employees’ Pension Plan

Dear CUPE members, As you may be aware, the administrators of the Nova Scotia Health Employees’ Pension Plan (NSHEPP) have notified all plan members and unions that Accellion (the third-party secure email vendor for the pension plan) experienced a privacy breach that may have compromised personal data. An investigation was conducted, which found that it was possible for data on the plan’s server to be accessed between November 25, 2020 and January 25, 2021. Data stored on the server includes names, addresses, dates of birth, social insurance numbers, salaries, identifier numbers, dates of hire, dates of termination and dates of retirement. CUPE representatives were notified about the breach by the Stefan Colwell, CEO of the pension plan. At this time, we are satisfied that the necessary measures are being taken to secure the system and prevent further breaches. It is not certain that any personal data was accessed, but we … Read more…

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Dominion arena workers sign new collective agreement

Workers at the Dominion District Recreation Complex, members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 850, have reached a new collective agreement with their employer. The new contract between the arena workers and the municipality was signed on Friday, March 5, 2021. The five-year agreement covers the term of October 1, 2019, to September 30, 2024, and includes increases to sick time and bereavement leave, as well as improved health and safety language. “We are pleased to achieve a new contract through collective bargaining, and I’d like to thank everyone involved,” said Mickey McNeil, president of CUPE 850. “We are proud to deliver quality public services in our community.” CUPE 850 represents three arena workers employed by the Municipality of Dominion. Photo: Dominion Arena via Facebook