Congrats to our 1st winners! 2 more draws to come… Hop over to Facebook + Instagram to join the campaign and be part of the next draws. A stronger Local starts with connection.

Come join your fellow County members at the Halifax Thunderbirds for their season opener on Dec. 5th! Tickets subsidized by Social & Wellness committee - check out our website for sign up link. 2 tickets per member. Must be on Member Registry and verified as an HfxCo member to qualify.

Monday morning chuckle from your Comms committee:

We remember. We support. We stand with our transgender students and colleagues.

Your Local Executive members are meeting tonight to work through the many happenings of the members in #HfxCoLocal

Leaders of teacher organizations from across Canada wear #RedforEd in steadfast solidarity with @albertateachers.bsky.social. 🍎 Les dirigeant·es d’organisations de l’enseignement venu·es de tout le 🇨🇦 portent du rouge par solidarité avec l’ @albertateachers.bsky.social.

Our Social Media Engagement Campaign is officially live! We’re building a stronger Local network for #HfxCoLocal members—and giving away great prizes. Head to our FB Group + Instagram page to see how to enter, invite/tag colleagues, and take part in all 3 draws: Stronger together.

Lest we forget

En ce jour, nous nous souvenons du courageux acte de défi de Viola Desmond, survenu il y a 79 ans à New Glasgow — un moment qui a déclenché un changement durable dans la lutte contre l’injustice raciale.

On this day, we remember Viola Desmond’s brave act of defiance 79 years ago in New Glasgow, a moment that sparked lasting change in the fight against racial injustice.

Rep Training underway Thank you to our School Reps who take on such an important union leadership role, and for attending our annual training event! @nsteachersunion.bsky.social Executive Staff Officer Amanda O’Regan Marchand working her magic 🪄

Local Executive training on Friday evening

“As new schools are built and existing ones expanded, we need to make sure there are enough teachers and specialists to meet students’ needs,” said Day. "Buildings don’t teach students — teachers do.” halifax.citynews.ca/2025/11/05/n...

Have ideas for anti-violence activities for your school? Sheonoroil Foundation accepts applications twice per year - Nov 14 + Apr 10 sheonoroil.nstu.ca

Teachers when Halloween is on a Friday:

Hfx Regional #NSTU members of the Article 60 PD Committee standing in solidarity with Alberta teachers #OurKidsCantWaitAB #StopTheExcuses @albertateachers.bsky.social

Ridgecliff Middle School supporting @abteachers #OurKidsCantWaitAB #NSTU #Solidarity

We stand in solidarity with Alberta teachers. Nova Scotia educators know all to well the impacts of an imposed contract. #StopTheExcuses #OurKidsCantWaitAB #NSTU @albertateachers.bsky.social

The NSTU stands with @albertateachers.bsky.social in their historic fight to ensure Alberta’s students and teachers get the support they deserve. Today, NSTU Provincial Executive members and staff wore #RedForEd in solidarity! #OurKidsCantWaitAB @peterday6.bsky.social @ctffce.bsky.social

“Still standing in solidarity with our @albertateachers.bsky.social colleagues, and another 320,000 members across the country have your back!” – Clint Johnston, @ctffcepresident.bsky.social Canada is with you in your fight – because students deserve better! #OurKidsCantWaitAB #StopTheExcuses

Please wear RED Wed Oct 29, take a pic + post it with #OurKidsCantWaitAB #StopTheExcuses #HfxCoLocal on any and all of your socials!

Hey Halifax County members: Let's send a WAVE OF SUPPORT to Alberta Teachers Oct 29 - Wear red & post pics on socials This wk: Post supportive graphics (some options coming in an email Mon) Pls help spread the word!

From coast to coast, #teachers stand together Astral Drive Elementary #NSTUmembers #RedforEd #NSTUforABteachers #OurKidsCantWaitAB #StopTheExcuses

Special thanks to NSTU President, Peter Day for joining us at our Local Meeting this evening @peterday6.bsky.social #HfxCoLocal #NSTU

Over 100 School Reps in one room tonight — showing what solidarity looks like in action. Proud to represent colleagues who lead, listen, and lift each other up. #NSTU #UnionStrong

Take time to breathe, connect, and savour the season. Happy Thanksgiving!

Thoughtful care packages for #NSTUMemberAppreciationDay At BLT Senior Elementary

#MemberAppreciationDay at Horizon Elementary in Eastern Passage

Local Pres Desirée Daniele + NSTU Pres Peter Day joined CUPW Canada Post workers on the picket line today. We are standing together to protect local post offices, door-to-door delivery, and to stop drastic cuts to our public postal service. When workers stand together, communities are stronger.

Behind every student success story is a teacher who believed, guided, and encouraged. Halifax County Local honours all teachers this World Teachers’ Day. #WorldTeachersDay

Treats for Basinview Drive Elementary for Member Engagement Day!! Pls tag us with what your #HfxCoLocal school did for your peeps

In an interview with CBC Halifax, @ctffcepresident.bsky.social Clint Johnston and @nsteachersunion.bsky.social President Peter Day urged the federal government to follow through on its promise to expand the student loan forgiveness to rural educators. 🔗 Full article www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

A #WorldTeachersDay message from Peter Day, President of @nsteachersunion.bsky.social. On October 5, celebrate Canada’s teachers for the incredible difference they make every day! 🌟 #BecauseOfATeacher

Looking for an Education Leave starting in January? Applications due Friday Oct 3 Info & application found on the Article 60 SharePoint through HRCE

We reflect today on the devastating impact of residential schools and the strength of Survivors, families, and communities. We commit to actions that honour Indigenous rights, stories, and sovereignty.

We were honoured to open our 1st Local Gnl Mtg with a smudging circle led by Mi’kmaq Elder, Marlene Companion + Treena Osmond. The ceremony grounded us in respect, reflection + intention as we begin our work together. Wela’lioq- we are grateful for the teachings + guidance shared with us.

Our Local supports our members’ innovative programming with up to $750 grant. The CDAF applications are due this week For more info, go to halifaxcountylocal.com > PD Funding

Congratulations to Paul Murphy from CPAllen who is our new Treasurer for #HfxCoLocal! Thank you, Paul, for putting your name forward! Looking forward to having you on the Local Leadership team. Once again - big thanks to Crystal Patterson who did a terrific job for the last 2 years + 2 months!

Our first Local General Meeting happening tonight at the Sackville Legion. We have over 110 members in attendance! So many we are voting with “clickers” to make things efficient! Some lovely correspondence from members, bursary recipients + a charity we supported last year.

There is a by-election for Local Treasurer Term of office: Sept 24, 2025 - July 31, 2027 Duties are described here: immediac.blob.core.windows.net/nstuhfxcount... Nominations will be taken from the floor of our first Local Gnl Mtg Sept 24 at the Sackville Legion. More info: Weekly Check In

Calendars + agendas have arrived! Want yours before the meeting Sept 24? Reps can drop by the Local Office on Brownlow Ave before 6pm 👉🏽Mon Sep 15 👉🏾Tues Sep 16 👉🏻Wed Sep 17 Or get them at our first General Mtg Pro tip: they fit perfectly in a Sobeys-shaped reusable bag.

Pink Shirt Day reminds us: kindness is stronger than cruelty, Inclusion is stronger than exclusion. #PinkShirtDay Let’s all wear pink tomorrow and have those great conversations with our students.

Hey #HfxCoLocal Are you hoping to go to a conference this year? Remember to apply to Article 60 if you need substitute days and/or funding. Next deadline is Sept 24

Is your financial literacy on point? Our #HfxCoLocal leadership team needs you! Please consider being our Local Treasurer. Nominations will be taken from the floor of our first Local Gnl Mtg Sept 24 at the Sackville Legion More details available in the Weekly Check In

#HappyLabourDay #NSTUmembers!

Happy Labour Day #NSTUmembers! Thank you to the #NSTUmembera who were able to rally in #Halifax today! @halifaxcitylocal.bsky.social @nsteachersunion.bsky.social #dartmouthlocal (More photos to follow)

Hope to see you Monday at the #LabourDay rally! 11am 1601 Hollis St Mom Sept 1 #Halifax #NovaScotia

Sneak peak of this year’s calendar + agenda! Great job by the Communications Committee working so hard on these 2 projects for #HfxCoLocal #NSTUmembers

Your #HfxCoLocal Executive hard at work finalizing details for the upcoming year. Lots of great things planned! #NSTU

If you haven't attended a Labour Day Rally, yet, it's quite inspiring! #NSTUmembers, please join us on Monday Sept 1 for the march, then stick around for the BBQ and other family-friendly events if you care to.