Election results: 2023 CUPE NS Division Executive and Committees

Elections were held on May 30th and 31st for the Executive Board and Standing Committees at the CUPE Nova Scotia Division Convention in Membertou, NS. An explanation of the election of officers and committees can be found below (see Election of officers and committees). CUPE NS Executive Board as of June 1, 2023 President Nan McFadgen – acclaimed Vice-President Dianne Frittenburg Recording Secretary Mallory Axworthy– newly elected Secretary-Treasurer Donna Van Kroonenburg Diversity Vice-President Lee Wilson– newly elected Young Worker Vice-President Ty Loppie – newly elected Communications Editor Matt MacDonald Area Vice-President, Cape Breton  Cheryl MacDonald Area Vice-President, Central Daniel Colbourne – newly elected Area Vice-President, Northern Alan Linkletter – newly re-elected Area Vice-President, Southern Marcy Vacon– newly re-elected Trustees Joel O’Neil– newly elected Jess Haley– newly elected Drew Marson Newly elected committees as of June 1, 2023 Women’s Committee Human Rights Committee Ty Loppie (young worker) Savannah Lenethan (young worker) Bonnie Brown Ashton Brown Patricia … Read more…

Happy Pride Month from CUPE Nova Scotia!

CUPE Nova Scotia is thrilled to wish a Happy Pride Month to our sisters, brothers and comrades in the 2SLGBTQI+ community who are celebrating. We also invite all CUPE members to join the festivities, as we fight for safe and inclusive workplaces for all.

CUPE NS Convention Bulletin – May 30

Today, delegates were welcomed to the Officer’s Breakfast by CUPE National President Mark Hancock and National Secretary Treasurer Candace Rennick, who provided us with details of CUPE’s Anti-Racism Strategy. They also gave out prizes to delegates whose names were selected in a draw. Delegates heard a report from the Secretary Treasurer of CUPE Nova Scotia (Donna Van Kroonenburg), which was followed by Candace Rennick’s inspiring speech that highlighted wage justice, among other important issues. The Safer Spaces Working Group shared with delegates the progress they’ve made toward addressing harassment and violence. The Health and Safety Award was officially renamed the Sean Foley Health and Safety Award, in memory of our greatly missed Brother. Sean held several positions within his union, but was particularly passionate about Health and Safety. The award was presented to Scott Carver. Delegates continued to debate, vote on and ultimately pass several more resolutions. We heard a … Read more…