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Make your voice heard! The CUPE-supported 2020 Long-Term Care Workers’ Survey will improve knowledge about long-term care (LTC) work in Canada by exploring the experiences of all those who do paid work in LTC homes. You can help researchers understand LTC work and working conditions in our province by completing this 30-minute survey. Participation is completely voluntary and all information provided will be held in confidence. The results of this survey will inform research, policy and practice improvements in Canada’s LTC homes. Thank you for your support! Click here to begin the survey: ruworkingwell.ca

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LPNs win wage parity after weeks of lobbying

The Nova Scotia government announced today that the funding needed to equalize rates of pay for licensed practical nurses across the province would be provided. A 12 per cent pay increase will take effect immediately and be retroactive to June 11 of this year.

Below is the full text of the government’s news release.

Government will fund public sector employers in health authorities, long-term care, disability support programs and home care to pay all their licensed practical nurses (LPNs) at the same rate.  

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Education workers say back-to-school plan does not meet safety standards

CUPE Nova Scotia President Nan McFadgen spoke on behalf of 4000 CUPE members who work in education at a joint press conference August 19 in Dartmouth. The following press release was sent out by the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour on behalf of all unions present at the event — CUPE, NSTU, NSGEU, NSNU and SEIU.

The current back-to-school plan does not provide the adequate level of safety required to protect students and their families from COVID-19, say union leaders representing teachers and educational workers.

The comments were made earlier today at a news conference hosted by the unions representing teachers, education assistants, bus drivers, school specialists, admin assistants, nurses and other workers in the public school system. High among the list of concerns is the lack of proper physical distancing in schools, large class sizes, poor ventilation and inconsistent rules regarding masks. There also needs to be a clear protocol in place to halt the spread and inform parents in the event of an outbreak at a school.

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