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MEDIA ADVISORY: School Support Workers File 48-Hours' Notice, Plan to Host “Trunk or Treat” Rallies at MLA Constituency Offices Across the Province

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) School Support Workers represented by eight locals across the province filed their 48-hours' notice of strike action, which they say will commence Monday, November 2, if an agreement that achieves a $3.50/hour increase for all members by 2029 cannot be reached this weekend.

“Trunk or Treat” events outside of PC MLA Constituency Offices around the province from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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Tomorrow, October 31, 2026, CUPE School Support Workers across Nova Scotia will host “Trunk or Treat” events outside of PC MLA Constituency Offices around the province.

School Support Workers will be available to speak to media about their experiences working in the school system and their perspectives on the state of the bargaining process. Families are welcome to come enjoy some treats!

Rallies will take place from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Halifax

Brendan Maguire Constituency Office; 349 Herring Cove Rd.

Sydney

Sydney Shopping Centre, 272 Prince St.

Bras D’Or

Dianne Timmins Constituency Office; 1415 Highway 105

Sydney Mines

Fred Tilley Constituency Office; 1 Elliot St.

Glace Bay

John White Constituency Office, 219 Commercial St.

New Minas

Outside Walmart, 9097 Commercial St. (11:00 AM to 2:00 PM)

Westville

Tim Houston Constituency Office, 2042 Queen St.

Truro

Dave Ritcey Constituency Office, 141 Victoria St.

Elmsdale

John A. MacDonald Constituency Office, 550 Highway 2, #215

Chester

Danielle Barkhouse Constituency Office, 4080 Highway 3

Liverpool

Kim Masland Constituency Office, 271 Main St

Digby

Jill S. Balser’s Constituency Office, 138 Highway #303

Shelburne

Nolan Young Constituency Office, 164 Water St.

Yarmouth

Nick Hilton Constituency Office, 392 Main St.

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Contacts

Mary-Dan Johnston
CUPE Atlantic Communications Representative
902-412-5780
mjohnston@cupe.ca

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CUPE Atlantic Communications Representative
902-412-5780
mjohnston@cupe.ca

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