November 2, 2025 @ 2:00 pm
KCA SCHOOL
35 Pearl Dr, Kentville
There will be elections for the following
President
Recording Secretary
Trustee
Nova Scotia School Board Council of Union AGM and Member Modalization Conference
Nova Scotia School Board Council of Union AGM and Member Modalization Conference
Halifax, NS
November 14, 15 & 16 – You can arrive Friday night or choose to come Saturday morning.
Are you interested in what CUPE Union does? This is your opportunity to Learn more…
The Executive and 2 other CUPE 3876 members can attend the conference.
If you are a member that would like to attend this conference please email
Leeanna O’Leary or Angela Chillman by Oct 9th.
We will do a draw of the names who would like to attend.
If your name is drawn, your Hotel, Allowance and parking will be provided or reimbursed.
weatherbeeleeanna1969@gmail.com
angie-chillman@hotmail.com
President Update – September 1, 2025
Brother, Sisters and Friends
I hope you have all had a good summer!
Few things to share,
Firstly all bus drivers who attended First Aid Training on April 4th, the employer has granted 2 additional hours at regular pay to compensate for the additional time spent in the first aid training.
The union filed a Grievance on April 14th and won the settlement!!!!
The new Code of Conduct training for all employees is scheduled for September 29th (in-service day). This is very important training for all of us, regardless of what classification you work in. Main topic, how to deal with and report student violence in your work space.
Start up meetings for Bus Drivers and Cafeteria workers are next week, please ask lots of question of the employer!
I would like to thank all the Janitors, Custodians and Trade person’s who worked over the summer. The schools look great!!
We will be holding Unit Meetings at the end of September, more information and date will be posted.
Kevin Carther, President and Union Executive
AVRCE Contacts for CUPE Employees
Mike Pinard
CUPE HR Coordinator
902-538-4636
mike.pinard@avrce.ca
Contact for Approvals of leave – Personal Leave, Unpaid leave or any leave in the contract that needs approval before taking the time. Please do this in writing.
Kelsey Ogilvie
Benefits Officer
902-538-4654
Contact about Medical Plan
Trena Pretty
Payroll
902-538-4620
Contact about Missing hours, payroll concerns or anything else related to your pay.
NSECSB Pension Plan
Last week you should have received your Annual Pension Statement. Please make sure you check the following things. Your personal information is correct for years of service, date of employment, enrolment date and a beneficiary is correct.