Group photo of the CUPE NS division executive taken at the 2022 division convention

Election results: 2022 CUPE NS division executive and committees

Elections were held this week for the executive board and standing committees at the CUPE Nova Scotia Division Convention. 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, 2022 President Nan McFadgen Vice-President Dianne Frittenburg – acclaimed Recording Secretary Chris Melanson Secretary-Treasurer Donna Van Kroonenburg – acclaimed Equity Vice-President Dwayne Tattrie Young Worker Vice-President Maddi Epp – newly elected Communications Editor Matt MacDonald – newly elected Area Vice-President, Cape Breton  Cheryl MacDonald – newly elected Area Vice-President, Central Kirsten Surette Area Vice-President, Northern Sean Foley – acclaimed Area Vice-President, Southern Marcy Vacon Trustees Paula Joudry Steve Joy Drew Marson – newly elected Newly elected committees as of June 1, 2022 Health and Safety Committee Education Committee Chris Redmond Donna Beals Daniel Colburn – young worker Krista Sweeney Kelly Morrison Ray Smith Scott Spragg Stephen Withers Steve Joy Global Justice … Read more…

CUPE school support staff – Personnel de soutien scolaire du SCFP

In preparation for the 2022 round of bargaining, your CUPE local and the NSSBCU needs your input on your priorities in this upcoming round. CUPE school support staff have clearly identified wages and benefits as the top bargaining priority for this round of negotiations. To make the best possible case for our members, we need to know more about your experiences as support staff and the challenges you face in making ends meet. Please complete the survey online by JUNE 17. Survey: http://cupe.ca/nssbcu *Please note, this survey must be filled out on your personal time, not during work time. If you have any questions about this survey, please contact Govind Rao at 902-809-4180. We hope you will take the time to answer this survey. Thank you. In solidarity, Lisa Demolitor Chairperson, Nova Scotia School Board Council of Unions (NSSBCU) Sondage auprès du personnel de soutien scolaire membre du SCFP En vue … Read more…

Bargaining Update – Long Term Care

A bargaining update for CUPE members in the long term care sector. Download a copy of this bargaining update The bargaining process There are two levels of bargaining taking place simultaneously, “provincial” and “local”. CUPE represents more than 3,500 members working in 50 long-term care homes across Nova Scotia. The CUPE NS Long Term Care and Community Services Coordinating Committee works to represent affiliated locals in aspects related to legislation, collective bargaining, and other provincial matters related to the sectors. Your CUPE provincial bargaining team consists of the chairperson of the committee, and four regional representatives (one from each area of the province) along with the support of the CUPE long term care coordinator. The employer’s provincial bargaining team consists of representatives from the lead home, five employer representatives from homes across the province, and the assistance of representatives from the Health Association Nova Scotia. There have been three days … Read more…