Click the link below for a Season's Greetings message from CUPE Nova Scotia President Alan Linkletter and the Executive Board.

CUPE Nova Scotia is thrilled to announce more details of our upcoming second Women’s Conference! This two day event will be held on March 6th & 7th, 2026 at the Delta Hotel in Dartmouth. Follow the link below for more details:

Health Coalitions across Canada are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney and Health Minister Marjorie Michel to intervene in the face of two-tier Medicare being brought in by Alberta’s Bill 11. In an open letter, advocates urge the federal government to enforce the Canada Health Act ⬇️

Yesterday, the Executive Board of CUPE Nova Scotia was pleased to welcome the new president of the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour, Melissa Marsman! We had very productive conversations about how we can collaborate to better serve our members and strengthen the labour movement in our province.

Great to meet with our National Executive Board this week and set a solid path for CUPE as we head into 2026. Grateful to my colleagues for their trust and support, together we’re building a stronger, more connected movement for workers. The work continues, and we’re ready for what’s next.

Follow the link below for a joint media release from CUPE Nova Scotia, CUPE Local 8920, the Nova Scotia Health Coalition, @nsgeu.bsky.social and @unifor.org addressing the growing threats to our public mental health and addictions system:

« I have coworkers who are homeless, who live in their cars or sleep on friends’ couches, because they aren’t being paid enough to afford rent,” CUPE 1259 President Dawn Vardy said. These are long term care workers, severely underpaid. An essential public service. #nspoli @cupens.bsky.social

Tim Houston and his Progressive Conservative @nsgov.bsky.social are offering poverty wages to long term care workers, the lowest in Atlantic Canada. Shame!

The federal budget fails to include any new child care funding beyond an annual inflationary increase that starts only in 2027. Join @childcarenow.bsky.social webinar Nov 19 to discuss!!

Interested in serving on one of the 2025-2027 Nova Scotia Federation of Labour Committees? Follow the link below!

Coverage of the SMU tentative agreement in CTV today: https://www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nova-scotia/article/part-time-faculty-saint-marys-university-reach-tentative-agreement-over-wages-vacation-pay/ #SMUstrike #FairDealNow #cdnpse #canlab

We are happy to announce that SMU PT Faculty members have ratified the Tentative Agreement. Members will return to work and classes will resume on Monday. Congratulations everyone! #cdnpse #canlab @caut.bsky.social @cupens.bsky.social @cupescfp.bsky.social

SMU's upcoming Wellness Week doesn't do what a good collective agreement will—address real material issues, like low pay and stress from late contracts. We need a fair contract for a healthy workplace, not #UnfairWork!

The wage increase that SMU Part-Time Faculty are striking for is in line with what comparable universities pay their part-timers...and, more importantly, help these workers meet the ever-increasing cost of living! Sign here in support: http://forourfuture.ca/

Let's celebrate Living Wage Week by acknowledging that paying a living wage benefits everyone – employees, employers, and communities. Read our 2025 Living Wages Report to learn more: www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc... #NSpoli #NLpoli #PEIpoli #LivingWageWeek

On November 11th, CUPE Nova Scotia observes Remembrance Day to commemorate those who served in defence of the freedoms and values we cherish. Lest we forget.

Members of @cupe3912.bsky.social are striking for a fair deal from @smuhalifax.bsky.social and @msvuhalifax.bsky.social , and need your support. Visit cupe.ca/for-our-future and take action to stand up for our future!

Some useful information for workers with temporary work permits:

CUPE 3912’s resolution at CUPE National Convention adopted. Read more here: cupe3912.ca/2025/10/28/c...

This will pave the way for our ongoing relationship with @dalhousieu.bsky.social and give our colleagues on strike at SMU and MSVU leverage. Though not perfect, we are happy with the deal, and happy that it was received with open arms.

Dal Tentative Agreement Passed Ratification Vote! 85.5% of members voted YES.

Tomorrow morning, October 24, 2025, we are having two rallies for our striking members: At MSVU,10-11 a.m., in front of the Seton Academic Centre, 166 Bedford Highway At, SMU 12-1 p.m., in front of the Burke Building, on Inglis Street

Join us on the picket line and show your support for the striking support workers of @cupe3912.bsky.social! Let’s stand together and show @msvuhalifax.bsky.social and @smuhalifax.bsky.social the power of our solidarity!

Screenshot and share this post to to your own page and tag MSVU and tell them CUPE 3912 Part-Time Academics deserve a fair deal now!

As a result of CUPE Nova Scotia's membership in the Atlantic Canada Health Care Coalition Society (ACHCCS), we are happy to share these special offers from Vogue Optical and PolicyMe that our members can take advantage of. To learn more about ACHCCS, please visit their website at achccs.ca

Send a letter to the Prime Minister, Finance Minister, Industry Minister, and your local MP urging them to protect and strengthen research funding. win.newmode.net/canadianasso...

Support is growing. Add your name to the urgent call for the fed gov't to provide direct funding for universities and colleges that are undergoing significant financial hardship; & to protect public sector jobs from layoffs, cutbacks, and program closures. cupe.ca/crisis-campus-stand-workers

Attention members: Earlier this year we shared with you our plans to hold our second Women’s Conference this November at the Pictou County Wellness Centre. We have since decided to reschedule this event for March 6th & 7th, 2026 at the Delta Hotel in Dartmouth. Watch for further details coming soon!

800,000 members. Three coasts. One union. Together, we’re stronger than ever. . 800 000 membres. Trois océans. Un syndicat. Ensemble, notre force est sans égale.

CUPE’s National Secretary-Treasurer Candace Rennick delivered her report with passion and conviction, highlighting our union’s financial strength and reaffirming our shared commitment to building worker power.

La secrétaire-trésorière nationale du SCFP Candace Rennick a présenté son rapport avec passion et détermination, mettant en valeur la stabilité financière de notre syndicat et réaffirmant notre engagement collectif à renforcer le pouvoir des travailleuses et travailleurs.

CUPE’s National President Mark Hancock greeted delegates at the 32nd National Convention with a rousing call to action: keep rising, keep organizing, and keep making history.

#Dalhousie @cupe3912.bsky.social rally this Friday. This is open to everyone - students, faculty, and the public! Bring friends and wear your #CUPE pink shirt if you have one! #cdnpse #canlab @dalfaculty.bsky.social @ansut.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social #FairDealNow

On Sept. 30th, CUPE NS solemnly observes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Follow the link below for more: #everychildmatters

Talks stalled at SMU as academic workers prepare for possible strike. Go to "News" section of our website to read the full release. cupe3912.ca/2025/09/17/m...

CUPE Nova Scotia is pleased to announce Cate Gaudry as the recipient of the 2025 Rocky Jones Bursary. We are also happy to share that the 2025 Higgins Insurance Scholarships have been awarded to Dee Dooley and Sakina Jariwala. Congratulations Cate, Dee and Sakina!

On September 10th from 4:30 to 6:30 new and returning SMU PT Faculty and TAs are invited to a welcome BBQ at the Sobey Building 422 (Unilever Executive Lounge.) There will be ribs, pulled chicken, and vegan and halal options. We hope to see you there!

Tell SMU that PT Faculty and TAs need a fair deal now! Send a letter to SMU at win.newmode.net/canadianasso... #cdnpse #canlab #FairDealNow @ansut.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social @smufu.bsky.social

Your negotiating committees have been working to represent you at the bargaining table and will continue to fight for fair working conditions as we head into conciliation at Dalhousie, MSVU and Saint Mary's.

CUPE Nova Scotia is pleased to announce a fantastic opportunity for members to learn more about navigating Workers’ Compensation, co-hosted by the Office of the Worker Counsellor. Follow the link below to register for an informative and educational workshop!

Today, at various events around our province, CUPE Nova Scotia celebrated Labour Day with pride. As always, we stand firmly ready to continue the fight for better working conditions for all. Happy Labour Day! #solidarity

CUPE Nova Scotia looks forward to celebrating workers’ achievements at Labour Day events around the province. Details of these events can be found at the link below. We encourage members to attend and reflect on the labour movement’s contributions to society.

CUPE Nova Scotia Executive Board members standing in solidarity with Local 759 Outside Workers today, in their fight for fairness from the Cape Breton Regional Municipality. ✊✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽

Follow this link for a bargaining update from the CUPE Nova Scotia Long Term & Community Care Committee: novascotia.cupe.ca/2025/08/20/c...

CUPE Nova Scotia proudly stands in solidarity with the @dalfaculty.bsky.social, who were locked out today by @dalhousie.bsky.social. Dal has repeatedly disrespected these workers by walking away from the bargaining table and refusing to engage. #keepdalstrong

We are calling on all @cupescfp.bsky.social members, union activists and allies to come out tomorrow, August 19th, for emergency rallies across the province! Show your support for workers’ rights and for flight attendants’ demand to be paid for all work they do. See attached graphics for details!

CUPE Nova Scotia strongly condemns the federal government’s decision to interfere in workers’ right to collective bargaining and job action by invoking Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code. Click below for more details:

Please follow the link below for a message from CUPE Nova Scotia President Alan Linkletter about the job action involving the @aircanada.bsky.social Component of CUPE, including how you can show your support and stand in solidarity with your fellow CUPE members: