BARGAINING UPDATE – BACK TO THE TABLE

October 29, 2026

Dear members,

This morning, we received indication from the province that government is willing to
return to the bargaining table today.

As soon as we were informed of government’s position, we began the process of
gathering our eight local presidents in Halifax to discuss.
We look forward to seeing government’s revised position and are confident that they
have heard from Nova Scotians how important school support workers are to our
communities.

We will only recommend a tentative agreement to members that addresses your
significant and serious concerns about your working conditions and compensation.
The pressure you’ve been creating through your mobilization and social media posts is
working! Tonight, tomorrow, and this weekend, we must continue mobilizing. Get out to
rallies, info-pickets and other events planned in your area. Tell your friends and
neighbours about the deal we deserve and the schools our communities need. Now is
not the time to take our foot off the gas.
We will send further updates from the bargaining table as they become available.
When we stand together, we win together!

In solidarity,

Nelson Scott, NSSBCU Chair, President CUPE 5050; djnelsonscott@gmail.com
Andrew Weaver, President CUPE 964; aweaver5663@hotmail.com
Kevin Carther, President CUPE 3876; kdaj@bellaliant.net
Shelley McNeil, President CUPE 5047; president5047@gmail.com
Jenny-Lynn Wardrope, President CUPE 3890; cupelocal3890@gmail.com
Gerrard Matthews, President CUPE 955; presidentlocal955@gmail.com
Robert Amero, Président SCFP 2272; cupe2272@outlook.com
Floyd Seymour, President CUPE 4682, pres4682@gmail.com

CUPE Local Headquarters – 5968 Hwy 1 Cambridge

Bothers and Sisters

The Executive will be at Headquarters 9:00 am to 3:00 pm today, Oct 29th and tomorrow Oct 30th.

We have Strike Pay Application Tally Sheet here also for you to sign for Strike Pay, also this will be available to you to sign the first day. Picketing Captains will have this sheet for you to sign.

If you have any questions please drop in or contact a member of the Executive. Our contact information is on the top of this page.

Thanks

Executive

Town Hall Zoom Meetind October 28 2026

Brother and Sisters

We are planning a Zoom Town Hall Meeting

Tonight from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

The zoom meeting link will be sent to you before the meeting to your personal email you provided the Executive.

We will explain why the employers offer and try to answer most of your questions.

 

 

 

Bargaining Update Oct 27 2026

October 27th, 2026

Dear members,

This weekend, we were hoping that government and the Employers would come back to
the table, knowing that a strike is looming. Instead of taking the opportunity to settle
our contract before job action, they’re trying to wait us out.

If government and the Employers do not present your bargaining teams with a deal that
gets every school support worker at least $3.50 an hour in wage increases over four
years, we will issue our 48-hours notice of strike action on Friday, in preparation for
a province-wide strike on Monday, November 2 nd .

We know you’re ready. Stay vigilant. When we stand together, we win together!

In solidarity,

Nelson Scott, NSSBCU Chair, President CUPE 5050; djnelsonscott@gmail.com
Andrew Weaver, President CUPE 964; aweaver5663@hotmail.com
Kevin Carther, President CUPE 3876; kdaj@bellaliant.net
Shelley McNeil, President CUPE 5047; president5047@gmail.com
Jenny-Lynn Wardrope, President CUPE 3890; cupelocal3890@gmail.com
Gerrard Matthews, President CUPE 955; presidentlocal955@gmail.com
Robert Amero, Président SCFP 2272; cupe2272@outlook.com
Floyd Seymour, President CUPE 4682, pres4682@gmail.com