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Long-term care workers at Valley View Villa in New Glasgow joined a province-wide strike today, represented by CUPE Local 2330, escalating labor action to 25 facilities across Nova Scotia. Over 2,000 workers are now on picket lines, demanding higher wages despite Provincial Minister Adams calling current offers "strong and competitive," a claim union leaders strongly dispute. The strike includes key facilities like St. Vincent’s Nursing Home in Halifax and Harbourstone Enhanced Care in Sydney River, disrupting elderly care services province-wide. CUPE’s Long Term Care Committee Chair Christa Sweeney vowed to continue striking until wages reflect a "living wage," citing systemic undervaluation of frontline healthcare workers. Maritime Odd Fellows workers joined Valley View Villa’s picket at 739 E River Rd, marking the latest expansion in a growing labor dispute now entering its fifth day.
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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 — Long term care workers at Valley View Villa, represented by Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 2330, will hit the picket line this morning, joining 24 other long term care homes province wide. They will form picket lines with Maritime Odd Fellows workers at 739 E River Rd, New Glasgow.Sign In or Create an AccountEmail AddressContinueor View more offersArticle content“Even 4 days into a province-wide strike, Minister Adams is insistent that their offer is strong and competitive. I think over 2,000 striking workers, with more to come, is a very clear message that we disagree,” said CUPE Long Term and Community Care Committee Chair Christa Sweeney. “Long term care workers deserve a living wage and we’re going to stay on the line until their offer brings us closer to that.”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 contentOther striking long term care homes include: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 contentSt. Vincent’s Nursing Home Article content– 2080 Windsor St, HalifaxArticle contentArticle contentHarbourstone Enhanced CarArticle contente Article content– 84 Kenwood Dr, Sydney RiverArticle contentArticle contentOcean View Continuing CareArticle content– 1909 Caldwell Rd, DartmouthArticle contentArticle contentAdmiral Long Term Care CentreArticle content– 30 Fairfax Dr, HalifaxArticle contentArticle contentMaplestone Enhanced Care Article content– 245 Main Ave, Halifax, NSArticle contentArticle contentAlderwood Guest HomeArticle content– 89 Alderwood Ln, BaddeckArticle contentArticle contentRichmond VillaArticle content– 9361 Pepperell, St. Peter’sArticle contentArticle contentNorthside Community Guest Home Article content– 11 Queen St, North SydneyArticle contentArticle contentBayside HomeArticle content– 96 Bayside Dr, BarringtonArticle contentArticle contentSeaview Manor Article content– 275 South St, Glace BayArticle contentArticle contentMaritime Odd Fellows Article content– 739 E River Rd, New GlasgowArticle contentArticle contentQueen’s ManorArticle content– 20 Hollands Dr, LiverpoolArticle contentArticle contentVilla St. Joseph du LacArticle content– 255 Nova Scotia Trunk 1, DaytonArticle contentArticle contentRoseway ManorArticle content– 1604 Lake Rd, ShelburneArticle contentArticle contentThe BirchesArticle content– 7702 Nova Scotia Trunk 7, Musquodoboit HarbourArticle contentArticle contentPort HawkesburyArticle content– 2 Macquarrie Drive Extension, Port HawkesburyArticle contentArticle contentSurf LodgeArticle content– 73 Howe St, LockeportArticle contentArticle contentIvy Meadows Article content– 125 Knowles Crescent, Beaver BankArticle contentArticle contentGlasgow HallArticle content–82 Baker Dr, DartmouthArticle contentArticle contentCeltic Court Article content– 16 St Anthony Dr, MembertouArticle contentArticle contentBisset CourtArticle content– 74 Chameau Cres, DartmouthArticle contentArticle contentSt.

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