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 novascotia.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…

25th anniversary of the CUPE Nova Scotia Long Term Care Coordinating Committee

Long Term Care Coordinating Committee to celebrate 25th anniversary

May 26 and 27, 2018, will mark the 25th anniversary of the CUPE Nova Scotia Long Term Care Coordinating Committee. This special event will be commemorated during this year’s annual conference to be held at the Holiday Inn in Truro. Saturday, May 26 5 to 6 pm: Registration 6 to 9 pm: Conference 9 pm: Reception to celebrate 25th anniversary Sunday, May 27 9 am to 4 pm: Conference For more information, please contact Louise Riley, chairperson of the LTC Coordinating Committee, at ltcns@bellaliant.net.