CUPE long term care workers hold information pickets province-wide

This section is Partnership Content suppliedThe content in this section is supplied by Business Wire for the purposes of distributing press releases on behalf of its clients. Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by Business Wire Article contentHALIFAX, NS — With their final day of conciliation scheduled for March 24, Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) long term care workers are holding 20 information pickets province-wide today to spread awareness about their bargaining priorities and the chances of an upcoming province-wide strike in the sector.Sign In or Create an AccountEmail AddressContinueor View more offersArticle content“Despite the weather, these workers are gathering together to show the government, their employers, and the general public that they are willing to fight for a contract that is fair because it acknowledges their vital role in the health care system, not just because Minister Adams claims it is,” said CUPE Long Term Care Coordinator Tammy Martin.Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Article contentArticle content“Workers across the province are standing together today despite the snow and cold because they want the government and their employers to listen,” said CUPE Long Term and Community Care Chairperson Christa Sweeney. “We deserve fair pay and fully staffed workplaces—and so do our residents. That, to me, and thousands of long term care workers across the province, is worth fighting for.”Article contentTop StoriesGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.There was an error, please provide a valid email address.Sign UpBy signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.Thanks for signing up!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 againInterested in more newsletters? Browse here.Article contentFor a full list of information pickets and their times, see the list here: https://ltcc-ns.cupe.ca/information-picket-locations-march-23-2026/.Article contenttj:so/cope491Article contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentView source version on businesswire.com: Article content https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260323726059/en/Article contentArticle contentContactsArticle contentFor more information, please contact: Article contentArticle contentTammy MartinArticle contentArticle contentCUPE Long Term Care CoordinatorArticle contentArticle content902-577-2463Article contentTaylor Johnston CUPE Atlantic Communications Representative tjohnston@cupe.ca#distroArticle contentTrending Subscriber only. Hey Canadians, want to build a pipeline? Your pension might just help you do it Subscriber only Investor Garry Marr: Why it could be the right time to walk away from your real estate Personal Finance How the Fed’s oil shock blind spot affects gold and other investments, and may engineer a recession Investor Two pilots dead after Air Canada jet hits fire truck at New York airport Airlines TC Energy could be open to return to B.C. LNG pipeline project as global gas crunch threatens Oil & Gas Share this article in your social networkCommentsYou must be logged in to join the discussion or read more comments.Create an AccountSign in Join the Conversation Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. Please keep comments relevant and respectful. Comments may take up to an hour to appear on the site. You will receive an email if there is a reply to your comment, an update to a thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information. Subscriber only. Hey Canadians, want to build a pipeline? Your pension might just help you do it Subscriber only Investor Garry Marr: Why it could be the right time to walk away from your real estate Personal Finance How the Fed’s oil shock blind spot affects gold and other investments, and may engineer a recession Investor Two pilots dead after Air Canada jet hits fire truck at New York airport Airlines TC Energy could be open to return to B.C. LNG pipeline project as global gas crunch threatens Oil & Gas