On January 31st, CUPE’s National President; Mark Hancock, and National Secretary-Treasurer; Charles Fleury released a statement on Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). A copy of the statement can be viewed on CUPE’s website, or by following the link below. … Read more…
Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards
Applications are now open for the following bursaries, scholarships and awards. The deadline for bursary and scholarship applications is March 15, 2020. Nominations for the Occupational Health and Safety award and Steward of the Year are also due by March 15, 2020. The CUPE Nova Scotia Mike McNeil Weeklong School Scholarship covers the cost of the … Read more…
Privatization of QEII power plant risky move says CUPE
The plan to contract out services as part of the QEII hospital redevelopment project raises safety concerns, says the president of CUPE Nova Scotia. “Outsourcing the operations and maintenance of the new QEII power plant is a risky move,” says CUPE NS President Nan McFadgen, “We know that outsourcing maintenance work leads to corners being … Read more…