Halifax Regional School Board sign

Halifax Regional School Board and support staff ratify new contract

The Halifax Regional School Board has ratified a new collective agreement, with Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 5047, at a board meeting held on February 28, 2018. CUPE is the first union to finalize a collective agreement on behalf of school board workers since the introduction of the Liberal government’s Bill 148, the Public Services Sustainability Act. The union’s previous collective agreement expired on July 31, 2014. “CUPE is pleased to announce that both parties have ratified the tentative agreement,” says CUPE National representative Karen MacKenzie. “The contract is now being filed with the Nova Scotia Labour Board.” Union members ratified the tentative agreement at meetings held in February. The agreement addresses issues of importance to CUPE members including changes to the job postings process, lay off protection, seniority with school closures, and protection for library workers/volunteers. CUPE 5047 represents approximately 1,000 employees of the Halifax Regional School Board, … Read more…

Cape Breton University

Support staff reach tentative agreement with Cape Breton University

Support staff at Cape Breton University, members of Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 3131, are pleased to announce that the union reached a tentative agreement with their employer on Thursday, February 22, 2018. CUPE National Representative Kathy MacLeod confirmed that the deal was reached with the assistance of a conciliation officer supplied by the Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education. No further details will be released until the agreement is presented to the members of CUPE 3131. “I would like to thank our bargaining team and union representatives for their commitment and hard work. I would also like to thank our membership for their support throughout this process,” CUPE 3131 President Darren MacKinnon. “We will now submit the tentative agreement to members for ratification.” CUPE Local 3131 represents approximately 65 members who work as administrative and support staff at Cape Breton University.

Member update for school board sector – February 15, 2018

As you are all aware the teachers (NSTU) are taking a strike vote this coming Tuesday, February 20. As I am also sure you have heard, any action that may result from this vote would indeed be an illegal action. While CUPE does and will continue to support all the unions affected by the upcoming legislation for the school board sector, we have our own plan to deal with these potential changes. We will continue to follow our plans and not follow the lead of other unions. Important dates and details  Feb 20 NSTU vote There is also an ALL UNION press conference at 10 a.m. that we encourage you to watch for information Feb 21 First possible date that NSTU could take action (be aware that NSTU is not required to take action on this date and may look at other more strategic opportunities) Feb 27 Legislature called back … Read more…