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.
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…
Today, delegates heard from Nova Scotia Division President Nan McFadgen, who gave us an overview of everything accomplished by the Division this year, before turning our thoughts to organizing for the future. CUPE National President Mark Hancock put the political and bargaining trends we’re seeing in NS into context, ending with an inspiring call to action against attacks on organized labour. We also heard messages of solidarity from other union leaders across the province. Delegates heard from members of CUPE Local 5047, who are now on Day 14 of their strike. We raised $57,600 on the floor of the convention for Local 5047’s hardship fund. Another $2000 in cash donations directly from delegates was raised off the floor, and later on, CUPE NB called to announce a donation of more than $4,000. In the afternoon, delegates heard from members of Local 3912, who won historic gains following their fall 2022 … Read more…