Nova Scotia Teachers Union

06/16/2026

https://www.actforeducation.ca/action/

Teachers and specialists see the challenges every day—overcrowded classrooms, limited support, and growing student needs. Make public education a top priority. Write to your local Member of the Legislative Assembly today.

06/16/2026

06/12/2026

Today we commemorate Davis Day.

We honour the sacrifice of William Davis, a New Waterford miner who was killed over 100 years ago. His death marked a turning point in our history, and his legacy continues to inspire our pursuit of fairness, safety, and dignity.

On June 11, 1925, Davis and his fellow miners stood against the British Empire Steel Corporation. At the time, miners faced hazardous conditions, long hours, and low pay.

During the strike, a group of miners went to the company’s power plant to demand that their electricity and water be restored. In the ensuing violence, William Davis was shot and killed.

His sacrifice reminds us that workplace protections were not given; they were hard-won through courage and solidarity. William Davis gave his life "standing the GAFF."

His story inspires us to protect what we have achieved and demand better for future generations. We must never forget where these rights came from or take for granted the struggle required to maintain them.

06/10/2026

Currently on CTV Atlantic Web site:

The NSTU says the decision to eliminate specialized teacher positions is shortsighted at a time when some students need more support with writing.

“The reality is, our students, they need supports,” said NSTU president Peter Day, who believes student outcomes in writing and math will be negatively impacted by the move.

“Our teachers are overwhelmed. They’re struggling to meet the needs of the students and to take these supports away, at such a crucial time, I think, is counterproductive. In fact, I believe we need to be going in the other direction.”

06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month! 🌈

The Nova Scotia Teachers Union is proud to celebrate and support 2SLGBTQIA+ communities across Nova Scotia. We look forward to joining Pride events throughout the province this summer as we continue to advocate for safe, inclusive, and welcoming schools for all.

Bon Mois de la fierté! 🌈

Le NSTU est fier de célébrer et d’appuyer les communautés 2SLGBTQIA+ partout en Nouvelle-Écosse. Nous avons hâte de participer aux activités de la Fierté partout dans la province cet été et de continuer à promouvoir des écoles sécuritaires, inclusives et accueillantes pour tous.

05/29/2026

Currently on the Global News Halifax Web site:

The head of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union says cuts to the education sector will cause more strain at a time when violence in schools is on the rise.

Department of Education data show an increase in violent incidents in schools over the last five years until the 2024-25 academic year. There were 27,117 violent incidents recorded in the 2024-25 school year, up from 21,409 cases reported the year before and 17,234 incidents reported in 2022-23.

“We’re having students who are biting, scratching, throwing different objects around the room, classrooms are being evacuated. And these students need support,” Peter Day, president of the teachers union, said in an interview Wednesday.

Day said reducing class sizes and ramping up support for students in classrooms is needed to reduce incidents of violence.

“But then you look at the recent cuts that have come out of this budget, we’re going in the exact opposite direction,” he said.

05/29/2026

As enrolment has ballooned and violent incidents have increased by 60%, public education funding has not kept pace with inflation. Now the province is cutting more than 80 teaching positions across the province, and school social work positions are being eliminated in HRM.

These issues require urgent action to ensure all children can thrive. Make public education a top priority. Write to your local Member of the Legislative Assembly today.

https://www.actforeducation.ca/action/

05/25/2026

Currently on CBC Nova Scotia:

“We know that there are specific teaching roles like math and French and other positions where we need more people,” said Maguire.

“So the more teachers we have in the classroom, I think the better impact that has on student outcomes.”

But the changes do not appear to increase the overall number of teachers in classrooms. While redeployed staff can apply for openings, there is no notable increase in total planned teaching positions for the 2026-27 school year.