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2017 Nova Scotia Workshop Schedule

Workshops for CUPE NS members February to December of 2017 We are pleased to announce the schedule of workshops being offered to for all CUPE members in Nova Scotia from February to December of 2017. As always you are not limited to those listed. If you would like to have other workshops arranged for your local, or scheduled on weekdays or evenings, please contact your CUPE Education Representative and they will make arrangements to meet your locals’ needs. A printable PDF version of the registration form is available with the schedule here: NS 2017 workshop schedule. Online registration For your convenience, online registration is available at cupe.ca/unioneducation. DATE WORKSHOP LOCATION EXTRAS February 11 – 12, 2017 Steward Learning Series: Creating an accommodation-friendly workplace Handling grievances Representing members in front of management Amherst Super 8 40 Lord Amherst Drive, Hwy. 104 (exit 4) Amherst, NS   PREREQUISITE Members must have previously taken – Stewarding: an introduction   February 11 … Read more…

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CUPE 8920 Health Care Bargaining Update – January 19, 2017

Dear Sisters and Brothers: The Health Care Bargaining Council, which includes members of the CUPE 8920 bargaining committee, has made a formal bargaining complaint on Thursday, January 19, 2017, against your employer with the Labour Board. Bargaining between the Nova Scotia Council of Health Care Unions and the NSHA and IWK has stalled because the Employers are refusing to tell the Unions what they are proposing for key aspects of the new collective agreements. The Council of Unions’ bargaining committee is made up of three members, from CUPE, six from NSGEU, and one from Unifor. The Council has repeatedly asked for the NSHA and IWK to table their full proposals. The Employers have refused. At issue are three key proposals: sick leave; health and life benefits plans; and pay plan maintenance (the process that evaluates whether people are properly paid for the work they do). The Council has repeatedly informed … Read more…

CUPE NS 2017 Pre-Budget Submission

The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Nova Scotia is a union of more than 19,000 members’ province wide working together for better wages and working conditions, strong public services, and a prosperous economy that is enjoyed by all Nova Scotians. CUPE members work to deliver public services in healthcare, including hospitals, long term care and home care; education, both school boards and post-secondary; municipalities; provincial highways; and community services, among other sectors of the economy. CUPE members are proud to provide services in our communities as we work toward a better society, a better standard of living and safe working conditions for all. Our members do this work every day, and their collective experience equips us to make a positive and informed contribution to the budgeting process of the province. CUPE supports the development of vibrant, healthy communities and strong local economies. A provincial budget that invests in people … Read more…