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Call to participate in the development of a National Anti-Racism Strategy for CUPE

Please join us for a virtual session that is being hosted for Black, Indigenous, and racialized members in the Atlantic and Maritimes regions to participate in the development of a National Anti-Racism Strategy for CUPE. CUPE National’s Human Rights Branch and Union Education Branch are hosting these Zoom meetings in regions across the country. Download a copy of the poster for the Atlantic Region event History The National Committee on Anti-Racism, Discrimination and Employment Equity, also known as the National Rainbow Committee, drafted a resolution calling for CUPE to develop a National Anti-Racism Strategy. The resolution was unanimously adopted at the 2019 CUPE National Convention in October 2019. This Strategy is meant to build on and replace CUPE’s 1999 Anti- Racism Policy. Purpose It is important to hear from you as this Strategy is developed. You are invited to share your thoughts on CUPE’s ongoing and future anti-racism work which … Read more…

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Webinar Series: COVID19 and long-term care – building health justice in Canada and in Europe

Join us for a four-part webinar series organized jointly by PHM Europe, PHM Canada, CUPE Nova Scotia and the European Health Network that explores the increasing commercialization and privatization of the long-term care industry in North America and Europe. Over three sessions, academics, activists and front line workers will discuss the impacts of this trend on our politics, the working conditions of these facilities and the lives of seniors living in these centres. The final session will be devoted to exploring these topics in greater depth through group discussions. Find more info on this event on the following website: europe-health-network.net Be sure to double check the timetable and your timezone: The sessions will take place in the morning (11h30 or 12h30) in Canada and the evening (17h30 or 18h30) in Europe. Simultaneous translation available for: English, French, Italian and Dutch. Registration: forms.gle/4wd9jvuSdpx3q4Pa7 Please also subscribe directly per session to be … Read more…

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CUPE LPN member update: Hourly rate adjustment and retro pay

A message from Nan McFadgen, CUPE NS president; Louise Riley, CUPE NS Long Term Care Coordinating Committee chairperson; and Les Duff, CUPE Local 8920 acting president.  CUPE is pleased that a decision has been made that establishes the hourly rate for all unionized LPNs in the province. The ruling on the proper hourly rate for LPNs, after the 12% is applied, is $30.27 (not $30.07 as previously stated by the Province). The hourly rate calculation was referred back to Arbitrator Lafferty. As you know, the Province agreed to wage parity for all LPNs; however, the retroactivity only went back to June 11, 2020. On your behalf, CUPE representatives continue to work on the matter of achieving retroactivity paid to March 17, 2014, for all our LPN members. CUPE has filed grievances in every facility where we represent LPNs, demanding full retroactivity to 2014. When any of those grievances are resolved, … Read more…