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New radio ad: We All Deserve Better

CUPE Nova Scotia’s Long Term Care Coordinating Committee is launching a new radio ad on Monday, June 20. The ad will run provincewide until June 26, leading up to their Day of Action planned for June 27. We all deserve better and that includes support workers in long-term care who are an important part of the “team” that delivers care. By not extending any wage adjustments to all job classifications, the PC government is not recognizing the value these workers provide. This includes dietary and kitchen staff, laundry, maintenance, recreation, and others who work in support positions in nursing homes. CUPE support staff who work in long-term care, their co-workers, and friends, will hold rallies across the province as part of a“Day of Action” on Monday, June 27, calling on the government to increase wages for support staff too. Rallies will take place from 11 am to 1 pm. Click here for more information. Listen to … Read more…

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Heads up continuing care assistants! CCA registration closes soon

Are you a continuing care assistant? Have you registered for the CCA Registry? It’s now mandatory for all CCAs in Nova Scotia to be listed in the registry. This year, all CCAs (and CCAs in training) are required to be registered by June 30, 2022. Not sure if you’re already registered? Click here to check if you’re registered. CCA Registry website: novascotiacca.ca/cca-registry-information More information about how to register, as well as frequently asked questions and answers, are available on the registry website.

Sean Foley CUPE NS Northern Area Vice-president

CUPE NS mourns loss of Northern Area Vice-President Sean Foley

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Sean Foley, CUPE Nova Scotia’s northern area vice-president, on June 11, 2022. Our sincere condolences to his family, friends, co-workers, and union members. Rest in power, Sean. Sean Daniel Foley – 57, Belmont, passed away suddenly, as a result of health complications, on Saturday evening, June 11, 2022, at home. Born in Toronto, he was a son of the late Daniel and Margaret (Brown) Foley. Sean worked at Colchester East Hants Health Centre for over 20 years in the Housekeeping Department and was Vice President of CUPE Local 8920. He was a volunteer firefighter with Onslow – Belmont Fire Brigade and also put his name forward as the NDP candidate in the last provincial election. An avid outdoorsman, he loved fishing, especially in Bass River, and hunting in Belmont and Upper Stewiacke. He was always busy tinkering with something … Read more…