Nova Scotia Government and School Support Workers Union Return to Bargaining Table Ahead of Potential Strike
The Nova Scotia government and CUPE, representing over 5,500 school support workers, are resuming negotiations days before a possible strike. The union is seeking a $3.50 per hour minimum wage increase by 2029.
The Nova Scotia government and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) are returning to the bargaining table days ahead of a possible strike involving more than 5,500 school support workers across the province.
CUPE represents these workers through eight locals in Nova Scotia. The government indicated it is willing to resume negotiations on Thursday. The Nova Scotia School Board Council of Unions (NSSBCU) had previously stated it would issue a 48-hour strike notice on Friday.
Nelson Scott serves as the Chair of the NSSBCU and President of CUPE Local 5050.
The union is seeking a minimum wage increase of $3.50 an hour by 2029.
Potential job action could impact bus drivers, janitors, secretaries, cafeteria workers, and educational program assistants. A strike would cause potential disruption to school services including transportation, cleaning, administration, food service, and educational assistance.