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Iain Rankin government tables “uncaring” budget 

Halifax – The “uncaring” budget presented yesterday by the Rankin government has many gaps in new program spending, some of which includes long term care, child care and community services. “Most notably, there was no recognition for the value of ‘care’ related jobs – predominantly female, low paying sectors of work,” says CUPE Nova Scotia President Nan McFadgen. “Some of the important lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic are that we must act now to fully support these ‘care’ sectors. They are public services and public sector workers that keep our economy going, but who are undervalued by this government,” says McFadgen. “Is this budget actually enough to address the needs of Nova Scotians? Does it do enough to ensure that no one in a nursing home dies alone?” asks McFadgen. “Is it enough to provide child care for all families who need it, not just the families of four-year-olds? Is it enough to make it possible for homecare workers to see the same clients on a consistent basis? Will new supportive housing incorporate enough resources to meet the needs of people who currently live … Read more…

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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…