Collective bargaining begins for CUPE 3131 members at Cape Breton University

Members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 3131 have begun bargaining with Cape Breton University. Negotiations began on November 6, 2017. More negotiation dates are scheduled for December 18, 19 and 20. The collective agreement expired on March 31, 2016. “We are looking forward to an amicable round of bargaining and hope to conclude a new collective agreement,” says CUPE 3131 President Darren MacKinnon. CUPE Local 3131 represents approximately 60 members who work as administrative and support staff at Cape Breton University.

CUPE members to hold information picket December 16 at Valley View Villa

Please join us and show your support. Our seniors deserve better! Members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 2330 will hold an information picket on Saturday, December 16 at the Valley View Villa nursing home in Stellarton. The workers would like to share their concerns about the effects the facility’s $1.5 million budget shortfall may have on residents’ quality of life, in addition to budget cuts made by the provincial government. “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,” says Peter Baxter, CUPE national representative. “That includes 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, kitchen staff, maintenance and environmental services.” WHEN:             Saturday, December 16 at 11 a.m. WHERE:           Valley View Villa, 6125 Trafalgar Road, … Read more…

Valley View Villa workers to hold information picket December 16

Please join the members of CUPE Local 2330 and show your support for our seniors at an information picket on Saturday, December 16, 2017. 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. WHEN: Saturday, December 16 at 11 a.m. WHERE: In front of Valley View Villa, 6125 Trafalgar Road, Stellarton WHO: Members of CUPE 2330, working at the Valley View Villa long-term care facility, as well as friends, family, and concerned community members. Everyone welcome. Our seniors deserve better!