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CUPE Nova Scotia represents over 22,000 members in 140 locals across the province who provide quality public services.

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CUPE Nova Scotia @cupens.bsky.social · 22h
CUPE NS 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 school system and the multigenerational effects that continue to be felt today. Follow the link below for more:
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2026 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - CUPE Nova Scotia
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...
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CUPE SCFP @cupescfp.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The new federal legislation tabled today is a direct attack on Canadians’ Charter rights and freedoms, and we are calling on the federal government to halt the legislation in its tracks.
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CUPE SCFP @cupescfp.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
CUPE will defy Bill C-39’s unconstitutional limits on the right to strike if passed cupe.ca/news/cupe-wi...
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CUPE Nova Scotia @cupens.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
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 NS looks forward to participating in several events around the province this year; the details of which can be found bu following this link:
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2026 Labour Day Events - CUPE Nova Scotia
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...
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CUPE Nova Scotia @cupens.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
We hear the government talking about handing over projects to private companies and unions saying that's bad—but how do we know it's a bad thing? What are the actual outcomes? Take a look below!
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CUPE Nova Scotia @cupens.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Want to know more about how much privatization costs us? Check out the graphics below:
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CUPE Nova Scotia @cupens.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
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! Follow the link below for more details: HAPPY PRIDE!!! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️
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Join Us for the 2026 Cape Breton Pride Parade! - CUPE Nova Scotia
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...
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CUPE Nova Scotia @cupens.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
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 the registration form at this link: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon...
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Register Now for All Committees! - CUPE Nova Scotia
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!
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CUPE Nova Scotia @cupens.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
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! Follow the link below for more details: HAPPY PRIDE!!! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
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Join Us for the 2026 Halifax Pride Parade! - CUPE Nova Scotia
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...
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CUPE Nova Scotia @cupens.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
This weekend, CUPE Nova Scotia will be participating in the Annapolis Royal and Lunenburg County Pride parades, and we encourage members, families, friends and allies to join us for a lot of fun! Follow the link below for more details:
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Join Us for the Annapolis Royal and Lunenburg County Pride Parades! - CUPE Nova Scotia
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...
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CUPE Nova Scotia @cupens.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
CUPE Nova Scotia is pleased to wish a Happy Canada Day to our members, families and communities! Follow the link below for more: 🇨🇦
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Happy Canada Day! - CUPE Nova Scotia
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...
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CUPE Nova Scotia @cupens.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Register now for the Eastern Human Rights Conference, taking place October 27th–29th in Moncton! Follow this link for all the details: mrm.cupe.ca/emreg/confer...
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CUPE Nova Scotia @cupens.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
CUPE Nova Scotia is excited be participating in this year’s Truro Pride parade on Saturday (June 27th), and we’d be so happy to have you join us! Follow the link below for more details: HAPPY PRIDE!!!! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️️ #2slgbtqiaplus #pride2026
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Join Us at the Truro Pride Parade! - CUPE Nova Scotia
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...
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CUPE Nova Scotia @cupens.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Save the dates! CUPE NS is delighted to announce that this year’s All Committees Meeting will take place from October 6th to 8th at Digby Pines! We’re also excited to be collaborating with our comrades, sisters and brothers from CUPE Newfoundland and Labrador! Follow the link below for details.
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2026 All Committees - CUPE Nova Scotia
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...
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CUPE Nova Scotia @cupens.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
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 at the link below: HAPPY PRIDE!! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️️ #2slgbtqiaplus #pride2026
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CUPE Nova Scotia Celebrates Pride! - CUPE Nova Scotia
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...
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saveourlibrarians.bsky.social @saveourlibrarians.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
W E D I D I T!!! Thank you to every single person who called & wrote their @hfxgov.bsky.social councillor and #HRCE! This fight isn’t finished. Now we have to get the @nsgov.bsky.social to agree to take over our funding. @cupe5047.bsky.social @cupens.bsky.social @cupe-nssbcu.bsky.social
A media release statement stating HRM will fund library specialists for the next five years, ending March 31, 2031.
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CUPE Nova Scotia @cupens.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
This week, CUPE Nova Scotia celebrates 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. Click below for more:
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Happy Nurses Week! - CUPE Nova Scotia
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!
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CUPE Nova Scotia @cupens.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
To our own mothers, as well as those among our members, staff, colleagues and friends: Thank you for all that you've done and continue to do for us. Our lives are enriched and inspired by your love and support. Happy Mother's Day from CUPE Nova Scotia!
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CUPE Nova Scotia @cupens.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
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 NS mourns these tragic losses, and offers our support and love to the grieving communities and families of those lost. #MMIWG2S #NoMoreStolenSisters
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2026 National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People - CUPE Nova Scotia
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...
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CUPE Nova Scotia @cupens.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
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. ✊✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽
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International Workers' Day 2026 - CUPE Nova Scotia
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, ...
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CUPE Nova Scotia @cupens.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
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 hazards. Follow the link below for more, including ceremonies being held throughout the province.
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2026 National Day of Mourning - CUPE Nova Scotia
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...
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CUPE Nova Scotia @cupens.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
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CUPE Nova Scotia @cupens.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
🌍 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. Follow the link below for more:
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Earth Day 2026 - CUPE Nova Scotia
🌍 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...
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CUPE Nova Scotia @cupens.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Today, CUPE Nova Scotia celebrates the incredible administrative professionals who keep workplaces running smoothly across our province. Follow the link below for more:
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Happy Administrative Professionals Day 2026! - CUPE Nova Scotia
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...
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CUPE Nova Scotia @cupens.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
RALLY to SUPPORT LONG TERM CARE WORKERS! Where: Province House When: Monday, April 27th @ 8AM What: Make some noise! Bring your signs and noise makers Join CUPE Long-Term Care workers to show your support and to pressure Tim Houston and Barb Adams to Bargain Now! Follow the link below for more:
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Rally to Support Long-Term Care Workers - CUPE Nova Scotia
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...
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The Chronicle Herald @thechronicleherald.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Union for striking nursing home, residential care workers calls Nova Scotia government's messaging 'sneaky' www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
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Union for striking nursing home, residential care workers calls Nova Scotia government's messaging 'sneaky'
CUPE Nova Scotia is taking issue with the provincial government's messaging about the reasons for long-term care workers' strike
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CUPE Nova Scotia @cupens.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
CUPE NS observes the International Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31st. This day celebrates the accomplishments of the transgender community and honours their contributions to society, while also confronting the bigotry and hatred that they continue to endure. Click below for more:
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International Transgender Day of Visibility 2026 - CUPE Nova Scotia
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...
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CUPE Nova Scotia @cupens.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
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CUPE Nova Scotia @cupens.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
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. Follow the link below for more:
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World Water Day 2026 - CUPE Nova Scotia
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...
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CUPE Nova Scotia @cupens.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Today, CUPE NS observes the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Follow the link below for more:
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2026 International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination - CUPE Nova Scotia
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...
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🇨🇦Tammy (she/her) Jakeman fr d’Bay 🏳️‍🌈 @tammyjfrcowbay.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
@saveourlibrarians.bsky.social Rally on Tuesday, March 24 from 5-6 PM at Halifax Grand Parade! We’d love a large crowd to show City Hall just what our librarians truly mean to everyone! #Halisky @hfxgov.bsky.social
A very busy image of an open book. On the left page is a logo of books with the words “Save our” above the books and “School librarians” below. An apple is beside the lower part. Below that are the words emergency rally. On the bottom left of this page is a QR code to a Facebook page. 

On the right hand side is the date of Tuesday, March 24. time of 5 PM to 6 PM  grand Parade Halifax, City Hall. There is another QR code with a prompt to contact city counselors.
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🇨🇦Tammy (she/her) Jakeman fr d’Bay 🏳️‍🌈 @tammyjfrcowbay.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Hey All! Join us for an emergency rally at City Hall on Tuesday 5-6 PM! Hear what the school Library Specialists mean & how you can help! @cupescfp.bsky.social @cupens.bsky.social @cupe-nssbcu.bsky.social @cupe5047.bsky.social @saveourlibrarians.bsky.social www.facebook.com/events/14927...
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🇨🇦Tammy (she/her) Jakeman fr d’Bay 🏳️‍🌈 @tammyjfrcowbay.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
A letter to families of small ones and youth who attend HRCE schools, the 98 Library Specialists who work in the 136 schools plus within the HRCE building. #HaliSky #HRM #HRCE @saveourlibrarians.bsky.social @cupens.bsky.social @cupe-nssbcu.bsky.social @cupe5047.bsky.social @hfxgov.bsky.social
A letter to families of students in the Halifax Regional Centre for Education. Letter explains the cuts that may happen to the library specialists in all schools, because of a change made by the Halifax Regional Municipality. The letter asks members of the community to please call and email their HRM councillors.
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CUPE Nova Scotia @cupens.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Check out this article in @thechronicleherald.bsky.social about the potential job losses faced by school librarians of the Halifax Regional Centre for Education: www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
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Halifax school librarians facing budget uncertainty, fear jobs are in jeopardy
Although there’s uncertainty around her future as a school librarian, Kristin Welbourn is certain of one fact: she loves her job.
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CUPE Nova Scotia @cupens.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Today, CUPE Nova Scotia was proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with the provincial labour movement to call on the federal government to enforce the Canada Health Act and protect public health care. @nsgeu.bsky.social @canadianlabour.bsky.social @unifor.org @nupge.bsky.social @nsnu.bsky.social
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CUPE Nova Scotia @cupens.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
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CUPE Nova Scotia @cupens.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
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. Follow the link below for the video:
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2026 Nova Scotia Budget and Bill 148 Webinar - CUPE Nova Scotia
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:
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ANSUT @ansut.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Rally in support of @cupe3912.bsky.social NSCAD March 10 at 11am. Join if you can. Spread the word. @stfxaut.bsky.social @astfassoc.bsky.social @msvufa.bsky.social @dalfaculty.bsky.social @smufu.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social @cbufa.bsky.social
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CUPE Nova Scotia @cupens.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
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Tell your MLA to vote no to the 2026 Nova Scotia Budget.
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...
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CUPE Nova Scotia @cupens.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
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! Follow the link below for more: #IWD2026
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2026 International Women's Day - CUPE Nova Scotia
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...
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CUPE Nova Scotia @cupens.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
CUPE Nova Scotia was thrilled to welcome members who attended our second Women's Conference this weekend in Dartmouth! There was a ton of fun to be had while we learned, shared and strengthened our solidarity. We already can't wait to do it again in 2028! ✊✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽
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CUPE Nova Scotia @cupens.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
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CUPE Nova Scotia @cupens.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
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 a request for a free quote! Follow the link below for more details:
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Exclusive Home and Auto Insurance Discounts for Members of CUPE Nova Scotia! - CUPE Nova Scotia
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 ...
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CUPE Nova Scotia @cupens.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
On February 20th, our trustees met at the Atlantic Regional Office in Dartmouth to review our books for this fiscal year. Pictured here are trustees Steve Joy (Local 1867), Justin Cull (Local 1431), and Joel O'Neil (Local 227), as well as Secretary Treasurer Donna Van Kroonenburg (Local 8920).
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CUPE Nova Scotia @cupens.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Join us for webinar discussions on the impacts of the 2026-2027 provincial budget and the Supreme Court ruling on Bill 148 that was a substantial victory for Nova Scotian workers! Date: Wednesday, March 4th Time: 7:00pm-8:30pm Link: bit.ly/4rKWJVR
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Webinar Discussion on Impacts of Budget, Bill 148 Ruling - CUPE Nova Scotia
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...
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CUPE Nova Scotia @cupens.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Today, Nova Scotia’s Supreme Court handed a decisive victory to workers by ruling that the government broke the law when they enacted Bill 148, deeming it unconstitutional. See the images below for more details from CUPE Nova Scotia’s leadership:
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CUPE Nova Scotia @cupens.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Please follow the link below to find a statement from CUPE Nova Scotia President Alan Linkletter about how yesterday’s provincial budget revealed a disconnect between Tim Houston‘s Progressive Conservative government and average Nova Scotians.
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Capital Funding Without Commitments to Improving Working Conditions Leaves Workers Cold, Nova Scotians Vulnerable: CUPE Nova Scotia President Linkletter - CUPE Nova Scotia
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...
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CUPE Nova Scotia @cupens.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Please follow the link below for a joint media release from CUPE NS, the Nova Scotia Health Coalition, Unifor, the @nsgeu.bsky.social, CUPE 8920, and the @nsnu.bsky.social about privacy and transparency concerns with how @novascotiahealth.bsky.social has implemented One Patient One Record (OPOR):
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Joint Media Release for Transparency, Privacy Safeguards as Patient Records Sent Out of Province Amid One Patient One Record (OPOR) Rollout - CUPE Nova Scotia
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...
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CUPE Nova Scotia @cupens.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
CUPE Nova Scotia is pleased to circulate the application forms for our 2026 awards, scholarships and bursaries, which can be found by following the link below:
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CUPE Nova Scotia’s 2026 Award, Scholarship & Bursary Applications - CUPE Nova Scotia
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...
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CUPE Nova Scotia @cupens.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
CUPE Nova Scotia wishes everyone observing Ramadan a peaceful and fulfilling month of fasting, prayer, and community. Ramadan Mubarak!
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