Rally to Protest Long-Term Care Cuts – November 17 in Inverness

Please join us on Friday, November 17, as long-term care workers and members of CUPE Local 1485, are joined by friends and family to protest the McNeil government’s budget cuts to long-term care at Inverary Manor and other facilities across Nova Scotia. WHEN: Friday, November 17, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: Starting at Legion in Inverness (15857 Central Avenue) and marching to Inverary Manor WHO: Speakers will include Nan McFadgen, CUPE Nova Scotia president; Louise Riley, CUPE Long-Term Care Committee chairperson; Lorie Aylward, CUPE 1485 president; and long-term care workers affected by the budget cuts. The McNeil Liberal government has cut millions of dollars to long-term care. This has resulted in layoffs and budget cuts at nursing homes across Nova Scotia. CUPE long-term care workers are speaking up to defend quality of care and to demand that the McNeil government reverse the cuts. Please share this information with your … Read more…

Steve Joy, CUPE 1867 president

Impasse declared in negotiations between province and highway workers

Conciliation talks between CUPE Local 1867, representing highway workers, and the Nova Scotia Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal broke off today after an impasse was declared by the conciliation officer appointed by the Department of Labour. The two groups have been in negotiations, including conciliation, since November 2014. “As per the Nova Scotia Highway Workers’ Collective Bargaining Act, the next step in the process is for an arbitration board to be appointed by the Minister at the request of one or both the parties, which will take place in the coming months,” says CUPE Local 1867 President Steve Joy. “CUPE will now explore its options regarding the right to a Charter challenge of the Liberal government’s Bill 148.” “Negotiations became completely overshadowed by the passing of Bill 148, the Public Services Sustainability Act, which once it was proclaimed took away the ability of the union to bargain significant portions … Read more…

Members voting at the CUPE NS convention

2018 CUPE Nova Scotia Pre-Convention Call

Hello Sisters and Brothers, Please find the Pre-Convention Call and registration materials (attached) for the 55th Annual Convention of CUPE Nova Scotia, which will be held May 27 to May 30, 2018, at the Delta Halifax & Casino Nova Scotia. Hotel reservations and special arrangements are the sole responsibility of the delegates and/or their sponsoring Local. Rooms have been blocked off for a limited time at the hotel at a special rate for delegates, contact the hotel at: Delta Halifax Scotia Square 1990 Barrington Street Halifax, NS, B3J 1P2 (902) 425-6704 Your presence and participation will help make the Convention a productive and enjoyable experience for everyone and on behalf of the CUPE Nova Scotia Executive Board, I look forward to seeing you there! Yours in solidarity, Dave Dort Recording Secretary CUPE Nova Scotia 902-237-0125 edavedort@hotmail.com Download the complete 2018 Pre-Convention Call Apply for the Mike McNeil Atlantic Weeklong School … Read more…