55th annual convention of CUPE Nova Scotia

Convention Bulletin – Sunday, May 27, 2018

Opening of the 55th Annual Division Convention The 55th annual convention of CUPE Nova Scotia opened tonight, Sunday, May 27, 2018, at Casino Nova Scotia in Halifax. There were 221 people attending and delegates sang a loud and proud rendition of Solidarity Forever. Once seated, members shared the Equality Statement, Code of Conduct and were introduced to the CUPE Nova Scotia Executive Board and guests. The Convention was officially called to order and members of the executive gave their reports; all were adopted and official business ended. Credentials Report  8 – CUPE NS Executive Board members 0 – CUPE National officers and staff 1 – CUPE National Executive Board members 1 – CUPE Staff 10 – CUPE staff representatives 10 – Guest 3 – Observers 2 – Exhibitors 213 – Voting delegates 9 – Alternate delegates  New Delegates Orientation Over 40 delegates attended a lively introduction to the purpose of convention, its … Read more…

Does Voting Matter? Panel Discussion on May 28

Are you going to be a delegate at the CUPE Nova Scotia Division Convention? Join us for our panel discussion “Does Voting Matter?” on Monday, May 28 at 11 a.m. in the Schooner Room at Casino Nova Scotia. Panelists will include: Tammy Martin, MLA for Cape Breton Centre Sue Leblanc, MLA for Dartmouth North Lisa Blackburn, HRM Councillor for District 14 This event will be moderated by Archana Rampure, Senior Officer Political Action, CUPE National. For more information about the CUPE NS Division Convention taking place May 27 to 30, please go to ns.cupe.ca/convention-2018. *You must be a registered delegate at the convention to attend the panel discussion.

Jagmeet Singh, Leader of the Federal NDP

Media Advisory: CUPE Nova Scotia to hold 55th annual convention May 27 to 30 in Halifax

The 55th annual CUPE Nova Scotia Convention gets underway Sunday, May 27 at the Delta Halifax & Casino Nova Scotia and runs through to Wednesday, May 30. Special guest speakers will include New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh, who will speak to delegates on Monday. In October 2017, Singh was elected as the Leader of Canada’s NDP and became the first person of color to lead a federal party in the history of Canada. As leader of Canada’s NDP, he is attacking some of the most challenging issues of our time – inequality, electoral reform, Indigenous reconciliation and climate change. “We’re so pleased that Jagmeet is able to join us,” says CUPE NS President Nan McFadgen. “We work closely with the New Democratic Party, at all levels, to make sure governments hear the voice of workers. As a founding partner in the NDP, we are a vital part of our democracy.” … Read more…