2025 Scholarship and Bursary Winners

CUPE Nova Scotia is pleased to announce Cate Gaudry as the recipient of the 2025 Rocky Jones Bursary. We are also happy to share that the 2025 Higgins Insurance Scholarships have been awarded to Dee Dooley and Sakina Jariwala. Congratulations Cate, Dee and Sakina! Pictured below: Higgins Insurance Director of Business Development, Bob Keays presenting the scholarship cheque to CUPE Nova Scotia’s Secretary Treasurer, Donna Van Kroonenburg.

WCB Training

CUPE Nova Scotia is pleased to announce a fantastic opportunity for members to learn more about navigating Workers’ Compensation, co-hosted by the Office of the Worker Counsellor! Register here for an informative and educational workshop being held on Thursday, October 23rd at the Pictou County Wellness Centre.

2025 Labour Day Events in Nova Scotia

CUPE Nova Scotia looks forward to celebrating workers’ achievements at Labour Day events around the province. Details of these events can be found below. We encourage members to attend and reflect on the labour movement’s contributions to society. Labour Day Picnic in the Park, hosted by the Cape Breton District Labour Council 12pm – 2pm @ Open Hearth Park, 190 Ferry Street, Sydney Annapolis Valley Labour Council’s Annual Labour Day Picnic 11am – 2pm @ Memorial Park, 125 Park Street, Kentville Halifax Labour Day 2025, hosted by the Halifax-Dartmouth and District Labour Council 11am – 3pm @ Peace and Friendship Park, Hollis Street, Halifax South Shore District Labour Council Family Fun Day 11:30am – 2pm @ Privateer Park, 94 Henry Hensey Drive, Liverpool