Greta Thunberg

CUPE Nova Scotia supports youth-led Global Week of Climate Action

September 20 to 27 CUPE Nova Scotia supports the youth-led “Global Week of Climate Action” and encourages union members, families and friends to participate in actions that will be taking place in communities across the country, in collaboration with youth, environmental and other groups. “CUPE will be there alongside youth leaders, demanding immediate action from our political leaders,” says CUPE Nova Scotia President Nan McFadgen. “We strike for stronger climate action which we are not seeing from our current governments. We strike to raise awareness about the climate crisis. We are fighting for our futures and future generations. We are in the midst of a climate crisis. Extreme weather events are occurring more often and becoming more extreme. It will only get worse, and we need to act on it now before it’s too late,” says McFadgen. What we want “Municipally, we want to move to a green transit system, … Read more…

Christine Saulnier

CUPE Nova Scotia and CUPE National endorse Christine Saulnier for Halifax in federal election

“Christine Saulnier doesn’t just talk the talk. She walks the walk and we are proud to endorse her as the candidate for Halifax in the upcoming federal election,” says CUPE Nova Scotia President Nan McFadgen. CUPE National President Mark Hancock is also pleased to add his endorsement for Saulnier. “Christine is there for workers, families and unions – not just at election time – all of the time. Unlike other candidates, she will be a strong voice for workers and will defend their right to collective bargaining in Parliament,” says Hancock. “Saulnier is running as the NDP candidate for Halifax electoral district. She is a seasoned policy analyst and activist, who is involved with the labour movement, the push for fair taxation and Pharmacare, as well as the fight to stop privatization. She is also a champion of the rights of women and Indigenous peoples,” adds McFadgen. “Chances are if … Read more…