Jagmeet Singh

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh revs up CUPE NS convention

Delegates from across Nova Scotia were revved up by a speech by NDP leader Jagmeet Singh on Monday, focusing on fixing inequality in the Canadian economy and the importance of public services. Singh cited a recent study that showed over half of Canadians are within $200 or less of being unable to pay their basic necessities, and the fact that 80 per cent of wealth in the world is owned by one per cent of the world’s population. “People are hearing all these facts and figures about the economy doing so well, and they wonder: if the economy is working so well, why isn’t it working for ordinary people like me? Because that’s the way our economy is built right now.” In response, Singh called on CUPE activists to step up their fight against inequality, and spoke about the importance of universal social programs that lift everyone up, like universal Pharmacare and dental care. Too many seniors are … Read more…

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 novascotia.cupe.ca/convention-2018. *You must be a registered delegate at the convention to attend the panel discussion.