CUPE School Support Workers to Strike Over Wage Disagreement in Nova Scotia
What happened
Canadian Union of Public Employees school support workers in Nova Scotia announced they will file a 48-hour notice of strike action if the government does not agree to a $3.50/hour increase for all members by 2029 this weekend. Nelson Scott, who is the CUPE Local 5050 President and Chair of the Nova Scotia School Board Council of Unions, criticized the government's final wage offer of 9.86% over five years as insufficient.
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Why it matters
The planned strike action involves eight locals across the province and directly relates to public sector labor costs and service provision. Scott noted that the offered wages fell short of what members deserve, citing historical wage growth for custodians.
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Who's involved
- ScottPresident of CUPE Local 5050 and Chair of the Nova Scotia School Board Council of Unions
- Canadian Union of Public EmployeesTrade union representing CUPE School Support Workers in Nova Scotia
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