Committee Vacancies

Being a CUPE Nova Scotia committee member is a great way to learn more about our union, principles and goals. Your participation on a committee offers new perspectives and helps us grow as a union. As a committee member, you become both a leader with CUPE NS and within your own local. Plus, it’s a great way to meet new people and make new friends! Now is the time to consider joining a committee! We currently have the following vacancies on CUPE NS committees and council: CAMIC (CUPE Atlantic Maritime Indigenous Council) one member vacancy Human Rights one member vacancy Health & Safety one young worker member vacancy Contracting Out & Privatization two member vacancies (one for a young worker) *Young workers are those members who are 30 years of age or younger **Young workers can apply for any seat on a committee (not just the young worker seat) If … Read more…

Check out the new Union Education opportunities set for this Fall!

This fall, CUPE will be running tons of education classes for CUPE Nova Scotia members. They’re free and a great chance to get involved!   CUPE ARO Sept. 14 & 15: Sept. 14 (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) – LET – Financial Essentials https://cupe.ca/mrm-union-education/event/7787 Sept. 15 (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) – LET – Bylaw Essentials https://cupe.ca/mrm-union-education/event/7788   Best Western Plus – Bridgewater Sept. 21 & 22: Sept. 21 (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) – SLS – Representing Members in Front of Management https://cupe.ca/mrm-union-education/event/7789 Sept. 21 (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM)  – SLS – Handling Discipline & Discharge https://cupe.ca/mrm-union-education/event/7790 Sept. 22 (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) – SLS – Representing Gender & Sexually Diverse Members https://cupe.ca/mrm-union-education/event/7791   CUPE New Glasgow Sept. 21 & 22: Sept. 21 (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) – H&S – Basics of Investigations (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) https://cupe.ca/mrm-union-education/event/7780 Sept. 21 (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM) … Read more…

Join Us at the Truro Pride Parade!

Are you a CUPE Nova Scotia member in the Truro area? How would you like to join your division executive and have loads of fun in the 2024 Truro Pride Parade!? We’ll be participating in this annual Pride event on Saturday, June 22nd, and we’d be thrilled to have you with us! If you arrive at the Colchester Legion Stadium on Lorne Street around 12:30pm, you’ll find us decorating the CUPE Nova Scotia van (pictured below). It is quite possible that this will be a hot and sunny day, so remember to apply plenty of sunscreen. We will also be providing water at the van, so please bring a water bottle for yourself. The parade will begin at 1:00pm, and make its way through the downtown streets to Civic Square. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the celebration! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #2slgbptqia+ #pride2024