The NSTU is seeking the leadership and expertise of African Nova Scotian and Indigenous teachers or specialists to serve on our Provincial Executive.

Le NSTU souhaite bénéficier du leadership et de l'expertise d'enseignantes ou de spécialistes Afro-Néo-Ecossais.e•s et Autochtones au sein de son Comité exécutif provincial.

Take the Winter Wellness Challenge. Participez au défi bien-être hivernal. nstuinsurance.ca/wellness-cha...

'We cannot recruit our way out of a shortage': Teachers' union demands comprehensive retention strategy www.halifaxexaminer.ca/education/we...

Today, on #InternationalHolocaustRemembranceDay, the CHRC joins people across Canada in honouring the millions of lives taken during the Holocaust. We call on everyone in Canada, to stand united today — and every day — against antisemitism. Statement: www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/resources/ne...

📢 La qualité de l’éducation dépend du bien-être du personnel et du soutien qui lui est fourni. Membres du personnel de l’éducation au 🇨🇦, faites-vous entendre!  Participez à l’enquête I-BEST sur la santé et le bien-être du personnel de l’éducation. 🔗 bit.ly/49xxTRH

📢 Quality education requires a healthy, well-supported education workforce. Canadian educators, share your voice to make an impact internationally! Fill out the 15-minute I-BEST survey on the health and well-being of education personnel. 🔗https://bit.ly/4pwFpSD

The province says its making headway on the teacher shortage, but there's still work to be done. The NSTU is calling for a formalized strategy to address the issue. www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

Peter Day was the CBC Nova Scotia Newsmaker interview on January 9th discussing teacher/specialist retention and recruitment. You can view the interview here (31:50). www.youtube.com/live/8n0m_cf...

“Data shows a 1/3 of new teachers leave the profession within the first 5 years... That represents a significant loss of talent, training and public investment." - Peter Day, NSTU President www.1015thehawk.com/2026/01/07/1...

“We can’t recruit our way out of a shortage, if we continue to lose teachers at the current rate,” said Peter Day, president of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union. shorturl.at/EbLqb

"NSTU President @peterday6.bsky.social called for the creation of a comprehensive recruitment and retention plan that makes clear how people can get into the education system and stick around once they’re there." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Nouvelle dévastatrice. Nos plus sincères condoléances à la famille et aux proches de ce jeune élève. Nous offrons tout notre soutien à la communauté de l’École secondaire régionale de Shelburne en cette période tragique. halifax.citynews.ca/2026/01/06/g...

Devastating news. Our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of this young student. We send our full support to the Shelburne Regional High School community during this tragic time. halifax.citynews.ca/2026/01/06/g...

Le président de la NSTU, Peter Day, participe aujourd’hui à la réunion du Comité permanent provincial des ressources humaines afin de discuter de la rétention et du recrutement des enseignants. La réunion débute à 13 h. nslegislature.ca/legislative-...

NSTU President Peter Day is attending today's (January 6, 2026) meeting of the Provincial Standing Committee on Human Resources to discuss teacher retention and recruitment. The meeting begins at 1 pm. nslegislature.ca/legislative-...

Happy New Year 2026! 🎉 Wishing health, hope, and renewed energy to teachers, school staff, and students across Nova Scotia. Bonne année 2026! 🎉 Santé, espoir et énergie renouvelée aux enseignantes et enseignants, au personnel scolaire et aux élèves de la Nouvelle-Écosse.

Celebrating community, kindness, and connection. Season’s Greetings from NSTU! Célébrons la communauté, la bienveillance et les liens qui nous unissent. Joyeuses Fêtes de la part de la NSTU! youtu.be/p-hHO-lIzh0

En cette Journée nationale de commémoration et d’action contre la violence faite aux femmes, nous honorons les victimes de l’École Polytechnique, 35 ans plus tard. Beaucoup de travail reste à faire pour mettre fin à la violence fondée sur le genre.

On this National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women we honour those whose lives were taken at L'École Polytechnique in Montreal 35 years ago. There is still much work to be done to end gender based violence.

Ce lundi 11 novembre, c’est le jour du Souvenir. Prenons un moment pour réfléchir au courage, au service et aux sacrifices de celles et ceux qui ont combattu pour protéger notre liberté. Nous nous souviendrons d’eux.

This Monday, November 11, is Remembrance Day. Let us take a moment to pause and reflect on the courage, service, and sacrifice of those who fought to protect our freedom. 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.

"The NSTU is calling on the province to pair new school construction with a plan to ensure enough staff and supports are in place, following criticism of the government’s school capital planning process at the Standing Committee on Human Resources." #nspoli www.ckbw.ca/2025/11/06/n...

“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...

Le NSTU souhaite aux familles et aux communautés scolaires de toute la Nouvelle-Écosse un joyeux et sécuritaire Halloween! Amusez-vous bien, restez prudents et profitez des festivités hantées! 👻🎃

The NSTU wishes families and school communities across Nova Scotia a safe and Happy Halloween! Have fun, stay safe, and enjoy the spooky celebrations!👻🎃

The NSTU continues to stand in solidarity with our colleagues in Alberta who are having their collective rights trampled on by Premier Danielle Smith’s petty and punitive government. @peterday6.bsky.social @albertateachers.bsky.social #abpoli #OurKidsCantWaitAB

Nous souhaitons à tous les membres du NSTU une Journée de conférence productive et enrichissante. Un merci tout particulier aux membres qui ont consacré tant de leur temps à l’organisation des séances d’aujourd’hui à travers la province.

Wishing all NSTU members a productive and engaging Conference Day. A special thank you to the members who have sacrificed so much of their time organizing today's sessions around the province.

Le NSTU exprime sa solidarité avec le corps professoral de l’Université Saint Mary’s en moyens de pression pour une entente équitable. Ces éducatrices et éducateurs dévoués méritent l’équité, le respect et la reconnaissance de leur travail essentiel. @peterday6.bsky.social @cupe3912.bsky.social

The NSTU stands in solidarity with Saint Mary’s University faculty taking job action for a fair contract. These dedicated educators inspire and support students every day and deserve fairness, respect, and recognition for their vital work. @peterday6.bsky.social @cupe3912.bsky.social

Le NSTU est solidaire des membres du SCFP 3912 en grève à l’Université Mount Saint Vincent. Ces chargé·es de cours, assistant·es et instructeur·rices jouent un rôle essentiel et méritent l’équité, le respect et une convention collective juste. @cupe3912.bsky.social @peterday6.bsky.social

The NSTU stands in solidarity with CUPE 3912 members on strike at Mount Saint Vincent University. These part-time faculty, TAs, and course instructors play a vital role in students’ learning and deserve fairness, respect, and a fair collective agreement. @cupe3912.bsky.social @peterday6.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

Appel aux enseignant·es et autres travailleur·euses des écoles publiques du 🇨🇦! Les classes sont de plus en plus surpeuplées. Nous avons besoin de vous entendre pour demander un changement systémique. 📝 Participez au sondage Parachute d’ici le 12 novembre. 🔗 survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50440962/...

🇨🇦 Public school teachers and education workers: Classrooms are increasingly overcrowded – we need to hear your experiences to advocate for systemic change. 📝 Participate in the Parachute Survey. On now until November 12. 🔗 survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50440962/...

Wishing you a happy, healthy and joyful Thanksgiving weekend! Nous vous souhaitons un joyeux, sain et heureux week-end de l’Action de grâce !

Congratulation to Shane MacLeod, from Dartmouth High School, for winning a 2025 Prime Minister's Award - Certificate of Achievement for Teaching Excellence in Stem. ised-isde.canada.ca/site/ised/en...

Congratulation to Michael Jean, from Cole Harbour District High School, for winning a 2025 Prime Minister's Award - Certificate of Achievement for Teaching Excellence in Stem. ised-isde.canada.ca/site/ised/en...

A message from the Nova Scotia Teachers Union in solidarity with striking colleagues at the Alberta Teachers' Association. Un message du Nova Scotia Teachers Union en solidarité avec les collègues en grève de l’Alberta Teachers’ Association. @albertateachers.bsky.social #abpoli

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

Happy World Teachers' Day! Bonne Journée mondiale des enseignants! youtu.be/xuJksrQap8Y

"NSTU president Peter Day said finding teachers willing to work in rural areas is a real challenge, especially in more specialized subjects like music, French, math, and the sciences." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Aujourd’hui, à la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation, le NSTU rend hommage aux Survivants et à toutes les personnes touchées par les pensionnats. Nous restons engagés à écouter, apprendre et cheminer ensemble.

On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Nova Scotia Teachers Union honours Survivors, their families, and all impacted by residential schools. We remain committed to listening, learning, and walking the path of reconciliation together.

Aujourd’hui, les élèves et les enseignants portent du orange pour honorer les victimes des pensionnats et en prévision de la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation. Le personnel du NSTU porte des chandails orange conçus en partenariat avec Mi’kma’ki Strong.

Today, students and teachers are wearing orange to honour victims of residential schools and in advance of The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. NSTU staff are wearing orange shirts developed in partnership with Mi'kma'ki Strong.

NSTU President Peter Day's welcome message to new teachers and specialists across Nova Scotia. Message de bienvenue du président de la NSTU, Peter Day, aux nouveaux enseignants et spécialistes de la Nouvelle-Écosse. youtu.be/ZkOUAKAA4Qk