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Clear and timely direction needed by Nova Scotia’s school support staff in event of outbreaks

Halifax – CUPE Nova Scotia members are calling on the Minister of Education and the regional centres of education/school boards to work with them to improve communications between workers and their employers, reducing stress and ensuring support staff are able to do their jobs effectively and safely in the event of a school outbreak. “CUPE education members are patiently waiting on instructions from their employer and will be quite frustrated if job-specific information is not sent to them shortly, for ‘all’ job classifications,” says Lisa DeMolitor, chair of the Nova Scotia School Board Council of Unions (NSSBCU). The statement was made in response to the Province’s announcement made today to close two Halifax area schools for two weeks, where students tested positive for COVID-19, as well as other restrictions. “We support the decision made by the Province to close the Auburn Drive High School in Cole Harbour and the Graham … Read more…

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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…