CUPE Nova Scotia solemnly observes September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. It is a time to reflect on the harmful legacy of Canada’s residential sc...

Labour Day is an opportunity to gather in solidarity with other workers and celebrate the many achievements of unions here at home and around the world. CUPE Nova Scotia looks forward to participating...

CUPE Nova Scotia is thrilled to be returning for this year’s Cape Breton Pride Parade, and we’d be so happy to have you join us! Lineup begins at 10am on George Street, past Dorchester Street, where y...

Are you a member of one of our standing committees, and planning to attend this fall’s All Committees Meeting at Digby Pines? If so, please fill out and submit this registration form!

CUPE Nova Scotia is PROUD to be participating in the Halifax Pride Parade again this year, and we’d love to have you join us! Meet us this Saturday, (July 18th) around 11am at the parade mustering gro...

This weekend, CUPE Nova Scotia will be participating in two pride parades, and we encourage members, families, friends and allies to join us for a lot of fun! First, we’ll be taking part in the Annapo...

CUPE Nova Scotia is pleased to wish a Happy Canada Day to our members, families and communities! Canadians have much to celebrate and be proud of today. We are fortunate to live in such a beautiful an...

CUPE Nova Scotia is excited be participating in this year’s Truro Pride parade this Saturday (June 27th), and we’d be so happy to have you join us! We’re meeting at the parking lot near Colchester Leg...

Save the dates! CUPE Nova Scotia is delighted to announce that this year’s All Committees Meeting will take place from October 6th to 8th at Digby Pines! We look forward to gathering with members of o...

CUPE Nova Scotia is excited to be participating in five Pride parades around the province this summer! We’d be happy to have you join us as we celebrate you for you who are! Check out the details belo...

This week, we celebrate the incredible dedication, compassion, and skill of nurses across Nova Scotia. Whether in hospitals, long-term care homes, community clinics or through home care, nurses are the heart of our healthcare system. CUPE Nova Scotia proudly stands with nurses—advocating for fair working conditions, safe staffing levels, and the respect they deserve. To every nurse who goes above and beyond to care for others: Thank you for your unwavering commitment to keeping our communities healthy!

May 5th is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People, also known as Red Dress Day. CUPE Nova Scotia mourns these tragic losses, and offers o...

On this International Workers’ Day (May Day), CUPE Nova Scotia affirms our solidarity with workers around the world, and celebrates the accomplishments of organized labour. The struggle for fair pay, ...

Today, CUPE Nova Scotia solemnly observes the National Day of Mourning — a day to remember and honour workers who have lost their lives, suffered injuries, or experienced illness due to workplace haza...

🌍 Earth Day 2026  🌿 Today, CUPE Nova Scotia joins millions around the world in celebrating Earth Day  — a time to reflect, take action and stand together for a sustainable future. As workers, communit...

Today, CUPE Nova Scotia celebrates the incredible administrative professionals who keep workplaces running smoothly across our province. From managing schedules and organizing information to supportin...

RALLY to SUPPORT LONG TERM CARE WORKERS! Where:             Province House When:               Monday, April 27th at 8AM What:                Make some noise!  Bring your signs and noise makers Join C...

CUPE Nova Scotia is taking issue with the provincial government's messaging about the reasons for long-term care workers' strike

CUPE Nova Scotia observes the International Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31st.  This day celebrates the accomplishments of the transgender community and honours their contributions to societ...

March 22 is World Water Day Access to safe and reliable drinking water and wastewater services is a fundamental human right, recognized under international law. These services are essential for mainta...

Today, CUPE Nova Scotia observes the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Although it is helpful to mark this occasion by acknowledging that racism and hate remain all too c...

Although there’s uncertainty around her future as a school librarian, Kristin Welbourn is certain of one fact: she loves her job.

On March 4th, CUPE Nova Scotia hosted a webinar focused on the 2026 provincial budget, as well as the Supreme Court’s ruling on the illegality of Bill 148. Check out the video below:

Tim Houston and his Conservatives are pushing a budget that nobody voted for. People trusted Tim to bring down prices and improve services, but life keeps getting more expensive and our public service...

On International Women’s Day, CUPE Nova Scotia is incredibly proud to celebrate the women whose contributions to our union, the labour movement, and society are innumerable! This year’s theme of “Righ...

As a valued CUPE Nova Scotia member, you get access to exclusive home and auto insurance discounts with our trusted partners. Plus, for a limited time, we’ll treat you to a coffee just for submitting ...

What was last week’s Provincial Budget all about? What was Friday’s big win for Worker’s Rights at the Supreme Court of NS? Join us for a webinar discussion on the impacts of the NS 2026-2027 Provinci...

Please see the communiqué below for a statement from CUPE Nova Scotia President Alan Linkletter about how yesterday’s provincial budget revealed a disconnect between Tim Houston‘s Progressive Conserva...

Please see the PDF document attached below for a joint media release from CUPE Nova Scotia, the Nova Scotia Health Coalition, Unifor, the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU), CUPE Local 892...

CUPE Nova Scotia is pleased to circulate the application forms for our 2026 awards, scholarships and bursaries, which can be found by clicking on the individual links below. Please make note of the de...