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Labour board finds Wynn Park Villa violated Trade Union Act

In a decision handed down by the Nova Scotia Labour Board on February 19, Wynn Park Villa nursing home – and all employers – are reminded that they cannot violate workers’ rights to form a union, which are protected by the Nova Scotia Trade Union Act. The 113-page decision declares that the employer, located in Truro, NS, did engage in unfair labour practices in February and March 2021 during a union organizing drive by the Canadian Union of Public Employees’ (CUPE) Local 5483. The decision upheld the union’s complaint that the employer had violated the Trade Union Act when representatives of the nursing home questioned and intimidated workers about their union involvement. “We are pleased with the labour board’s decision. It’s the right of all workers to join a union, free from interference or intimidation,” says CUPE Nova Scotia President Nan McFadgen. “As CUPE members, we will always stand together … Read more…

CUPE NS Women’s Committee to host International Women’s Day event in Sydney

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 CUPE Nova Scotia Women’s Committee is pleased to announce that we will be hosting our second annual (in-person) International Women’s Day Event. The event will take place on March 8 at the Holiday Inn, 300 Esplanade, Sydney Nova Scotia. The evening will begin with a short candlelight march starting at 6 p.m. from the Holiday Inn to City Hall and back. We are excited that our keynote speaker will be CUPE National Secretary-treasurer Candace Rennick. We will also be making a couple surprise announcements that locals won’t want to miss! It is our hope that locals will support and encourage members to attend our event. There is no registration to attend so please join us in celebrating women in our homes, work, communities and our union. This invitation is extended to everyone. Registration There is a limited number of spaces due to COVID-19 restrictions, so please reserve your … Read more…

Worker wearing scrubs in long-term care home serves meals to two seniors

Workers in Nova Scotia’s care sectors one step closer to achieving fair wages

In an unprecedented move that begins to address staffing issues in health care, including long term care, hospitals and home support, the Nova Scotia government announced today that continuing care assistants (CCAs) will receive a wage adjustment, effective Thursday, February 10, 2022. “The adjustment announced today by Premier Houston is a good start and CCAs are one step closer to receiving decent wages,” says CUPE Nova Scotia President Nan McFadgen, “but it doesn’t address all the issues and job classifications.” “Bargaining remains a priority for us, however this brings CCAs who previously earned between $18.93 and $20.19 per hour to between $23.27 and $24.83 per hour,” says McFadgen. “We’re still going forward in bargaining, but this brings us closer to where we should be, bringing up the standard of living for people who work in care sectors.” Louise Riley, chairperson of CUPE’s Long Term Care and Community Services Coordinating Committee, says, “We’ve always … Read more…