School Support Workers to file 48-hours notice, plan to host “Trunk or Treat” rallies at MLA Constituency Offices across the Province

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by Business Wire School Support Workers to file 48-hours notice, plan to host "Trunk or Treat" rallies at MLA Constituency Offices across the ProvinceAuthor of the article:HALIFAX, NS — Today, Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) School Support Workers represented by eight locals across the province will file their 48-hours notice of strike action.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountLocal leaders say workers will be off the job on Monday, November 2, if government does not agree to a $3.50/hour increase for all members by 2029 this weekend.“We came back to the bargaining table anticipating that government would make meaningful changes to their final offer. Ultimately, what they brought us does not get most members to $3.50 by 2030, let alone by 2029,” said Nelson Scott, Nova Scotia School Board Council of Unions (NSSBCU) Chair and CUPE Local 5050 President.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.At 3:00 AM, after 8 hours of bargaining, the Employers and government revealed their wage offer: 9.86% over 5 years, which amounts to $2.22 over 5 years for those who would receive the least…more than $1 short of what you deserve over 4 years. The Employer also gave the NSSBCU the option of a two year deal, and a four year deal, but the wages in all options fell far short of what members deserve.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again“These jobs used to be good jobs. They were jobs that let members contribute to their local communities, be baseball coaches or girl guide leaders in their spare time. Custodians at the Chignecto Regional Centre for Education made $12.92/hour in the year 2000, when minimum wage was $5.60. If those wages had kept track with minimum wage, they’d be making $42.50 today,” continued Scott.“Adding another year to a bad offer doesn’t make it a better offer. We’re disappointed that government doesn’t seem to think there will be a problem when we’re forced to hit the streets,” Scott concluded.View source version on businesswire.com: CUPE Atlantic Communications RepresentativeThis advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.