Read the leaflet: Our seniors deserve better

It recently came to light that the Valley View Villa nursing home has a $1.5 million budget shortfall and, in addition to budget cuts made by the Liberal government to long-term care, we are concerned this will impact the quality of care that the 113 residents at Valley View Villa receive. In order to bring the nursing home’s finances under control, management are making cuts and changes that include reducing the resident-to-staff ratio, scheduling less staff on weekends, not replacing staff who require time off, and laying off staff who provide vital services – such as continuing care assistants (CCAs), kitchen staff, maintenance and environmental services. Workers are concerned these changes will put an additional burden on staff and directly affect quality of care, such as the types of meals provided and limited cleaning – a significant change, especially during flu season! The Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness … Read more…

CUPE Nova Scotia Higgins Insurance Scholarship

CUPE Nova Scotia Higgins lnsurance Scholarships are awarded by CUPE Nova Scotia. Two scholarships valued at $1000.00 each are available annually. lndividuals planning enrollment at an accredited post-secondary institution in the 2018-2019 academic year may make application. The successful applicant will be required to provide proof of registration. Eligibility: Union members in good standing with a local union affiliated to CUPE Nova Scotia; and Sons, daughters, or legal wards of a member in good standing of a local union affiliated to CUPE Nova Scotia. Basis of awards shall be the applicant’s financial need and current and ongoing volunteerism/social activism in his/her community. Application must be complete and on the prescribed form and must be received by the CUPE Nova Scotia Awards Committee not later than February 15, 2018. Supporting documents must be provided with the form for the application to be considered. Download a copy of the application form Decisions … Read more…

Classroom desks: School board support staff voice concerns about restructuring of the Nova Scotia education system

CUPE Nova Scotia Rocky Jones Bursary

CUPE Nova Scotia $1,000.00 Rocky Jones Bursary application for 2018 academic year. Eligibility: A student that is an African Nova Scotian or an lndigenous Nova Scotian. Applicants must be graduating or have graduated from a Nova Scotia High School and entering their first year of post-secondary education. Applicant must be a member, child of, or legal ward of a member in good standing of a local union affiliated to CUPE Nova Scotia. The application must be complete and on the prescribed form and must be received not later than February 15, 2018. Please note that only the winning applicant will be notified. We thank all applicants for their interest. Download a copy of the application form Decisions of the CUPE Nova Scotia Awards Committee will be final. CUPE Nova Scotia assumes no responsibility for applications or supporting documents lost, misdirected, or otherwise not received by the deadline. lt is the … Read more…