Newsletter – June 2017

Read CUPE Nova Scotia’s Quarterly Newsletter online or download and print copies for your local. In this issue: CUPE Solidarity with Striking HTU Members Borrow the CUPE NS Van Committee Election Results Members raise funds for the CUPE Solidarity Fund and the Mi’kmaq Legal Support Network Members Elected to NS Legislature Delegates Vote on Resolutions Election Results – CUPE NS Division Executive Preventing Heat Stress Health & Safety Award Download the June 2017 newsletter

CUPE Nova Scotia Van Policy

Purpose: To fight back against anti-labour governments by having a stronger visible presence at community and political events such as Pride parades, festivals and Labour Day events. To raise the awareness of CUPE NS and promote and educate the public on the value of unions and labour within the province. Considerations: CUPE NS is invested in raising the profile of the Division and unions in general. Access to a van branded with our union message will help the Division and our locals promote the value of unions and labour. CUPE NS and its locals will have a greater profile at rallies and protests. Procedures: A copy of a valid drivers’ license for the assigned driver must be present each time the van is signed out and only the assigned driver will be permitted to drive the van. If the van is being used to transport 8 or more passengers, the … Read more…

Nan McFadgen re-elected president of CUPE Nova Scotia

Nan McFadgen, president of CUPE Nova Scotia, was re-elected at the union’s 54th annual convention on May 31, 2017. More than 200 voting delegates from locals across the province attended the convention held May 28 to 31, at the Best Western Glengarry Hotel in Truro. Other election results are as follows: Dave Dort, recording secretary Donna Vankroonenburg, three-year trustee Chris Melanson, vice-president, Halifax Marcy Vacon, vice-president, Yarmouth Liz Paris, equity vice-president The convention addressed several issues of concern to CUPE members, their families and communities in the province, including the provincial election, privatization threats, Bill 148 and other regressive pieces of legislation from the McNeil government. CUPE Nova Scotia represents more than 19,000 working women and men employed throughout the public sector. We are proud to be part of Canada’s largest and fastest- growing union. CUPE represents workers in health care, education, municipalities, libraries, child care, universities, social services, public … Read more…