From Public Care Workers to the Public: An Open Letter to Nova Scotians

This letter was originally published on the Long Term and Community Care website. As Chair of CUPE’s Long Term and Community Care Committee, I am accountable to 5,500 long term care workers across Nova Scotia. I am acutely aware that the decisions we make at the bargaining table impact not only the 3,600 workers on strike across Nova Scotia, but also the thousands of union members and non-unionized workers who will inevitably benefit from anything we achieve at the table. There exists an understanding in collective bargaining that parties do not bargain in the press. That said, I believe engaging in public debate and discussion about the issues impacted by negotiations is important. We are public workers. We serve the public. Our wages are paid from public funds. Being open and honest with the communities we serve is something we’re in favour of. However, spreading misinformation, confusing the public, and … Read more…

Convention Bulletin: Day 2

The second day of CUPE Nova Scotia’s 62nd annual convention opened with a smudging ceremony led by Ty Loppie, Local 1082 member and member of the CUPE Atlantic Maritimes Indigenous Council. On the convention floor, proceedings started with a toast to public water, led by Local 227 workers. The morning brought remarks from CUPE Nova Scotia Division President Alan Linkletter, who took delegates on a whirlwind tour through his first year in the role, celebrating our successful charter challenge which found former Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil’s draconian anti-labour legislation Bill 148 to be unconstitutional. Delegates also heard from CUPE National President Mark Hancock, who encouraged delegates to take heart in how our provincial struggles fit into the national picture. Midday, delegates took to the streets to demonstrate outside of Premier Tim Houston’s speech to the Halifax Chamber of Commerce at the Nova Centre. Hundreds of delegates and CUPE Long-Term … Read more…

Reports and Documents for Convention 2026

2026 CUPE Nova Scotia Convention Agenda Appeals to CUPE Nova Scotia Policy Awards Committee Terms of Reference Cape Breton Area VP Report Central Area VP Report Committee Procedure for Chairs and Liaisons Communications Editor Report CUPE Nova Scotia Constitution Diversity Vice-President Report E-Voting Policy Education Committee Report Elections – Municipal Provincial Federal and CSAP Policy Financial Guidelines Global Justice Committee Report Guidelines for CUPE Candidates in Nova Scotia – Municipal, Federal, Provincial or School Boards National Health and Safety Committee Report National Pink Triangle Committee Report National Young Workers Committee Report Northern Area VP Report Pension Committee Report President’s Report Recording Secretary Report Regulations Internal Elections Policy Secretary Treasurer’s Report Solidarity Assistance Fund Southern Area VP Report Toast to Public Water Van Booking Form Van Policy Vice-President’s Report Young Worker VP Report