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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…

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Statement from CUPE Nova Scotia: Treaty Rights in Nova Scotia

CUPE Nova Scotia strongly condemns the anti-Indigenous racism and violence that has rocked our province in recent days. CUPE Nova Scotia stands in solidarity with the Mi’kmaq fishers who are exercising their constitutional right to engage in a “moderate livelihood” fishery. In 1999, the Marshall Decision of the Supreme Court of Canada confirmed this right, which arises from the Peace and Friendship Treaties of 1760 and 1761. It is time that the rights of the Mi’kmaq, and all of Canada’s Indigenous People’s, are made a priority by our federal and provincial leaders. The federal and provincial governments, as well as the RCMP, have failed to protect the rights, lives, and livelihoods of the Mi’kmaq. The violence and intimidation perpetrated against Mi’kmaq as well as the recent acts of vandalism and arson are inexcusable. Both the federal and provincial governments must act to ensure the safety of Mi’kmaq fishers as they … Read more…