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CUPE Workers to Strike in Nova Scotia Long-Term Care Facilities

4/12/2026

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Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) members in Nova Scotia's long-term care sector will strike on April 13 after failed talks with the provincial government.
Over 2,200 workers will picket at 25 long-term care homes.
CUPE has rejected wage offers of 12 to 24 percent without a member vote.
Essential services will continue because non-unionized staff will maintain operations at affected facilities.

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Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) members in Nova Scotia's long-term care sector will strike on April 13 after failed talks with the provincial government.
Over 2,200 workers will picket at 25 long-term care homes.
CUPE has rejected wage offers of 12 to 24 percent without a member vote.
Essential services will continue because non-unionized staff will maintain operations at affected facilities.