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Nova Scotia Teachers Union The Nova Scotia Teachers Union maintains the original concepts of its founding members -- to unify an There are approximately 10,700 active members.

Nova Scotia Teachers Union (NSTU) membership includes active, retired, associate, regular, and active reserve and honourary members. Members of the NSTU include Primary to Grade 12 public school teachers, Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority teachers, and the Nova Scotia Community College faculty and professional support staff. Facebook Guidelines
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The Nova Scotia Teachers Union stands in solidarity with CUPE members, whose work is essential to students and school co...
10/28/2026

The Nova Scotia Teachers Union stands in solidarity with CUPE members, whose work is essential to students and school communities across our province.

We encourage everyone to share their support for CUPE members and recognize the important contributions they make to our public schools.

We urge government to negotiate a fair contract that respects and values these workers.

Wishing all NSTU members an inspiring, engaging and productive Conference Day tomorrow. It's an important opportunity to...
10/22/2026

Wishing all NSTU members an inspiring, engaging and productive Conference Day tomorrow. It's an important opportunity to connect with colleagues, share ideas and strengthen our professional practice.

A special thank you to the dedicated members who have volunteered countless hours to organize sessions and make Conference Day possible across Nova Scotia. Your hard work and commitment are greatly appreciated.

Nous souhaitons à tous les membres du NSTU une Journée de perfectionnement professionnel inspirante, enrichissante et productive demain. C’est une occasion privilégiée d’échanger avec des collègues, de partager des idées et de renforcer nos pratiques professionnelles.

Un merci tout particulier aux membres dévoués qui ont consacré d’innombrables heures à organiser les activités et à rendre cette journée possible partout en Nouvelle-Écosse. Votre travail et votre engagement sont grandement appréciés.

Our support and solidarity are with the members of CUPE, who play a crucial role in school communities across Nova Scoti...
10/20/2026

Our support and solidarity are with the members of CUPE, who play a crucial role in school communities across Nova Scotia. Their contributions are essential to the daily operation of our schools and the well-being of students. We urge government to return to the bargaining table and negotiate a fair contract that respects the valuable services CUPE workers provide in our public schools.

Nous exprimons notre soutien et notre solidarité aux membres du SCFP, qui jouent un rôle essentiel dans les communautés scolaires de la Nouvelle-Écosse. Leur contribution est indispensable au fonctionnement quotidien de nos écoles et au bien-être des élèves. Nous exhortons le gouvernement à retourner à la table de négociation et à conclure une convention collective équitable qui reconnaît la valeur des services offerts par les membres du SCFP dans nos écoles publiques.

NSTU Statement on Bill 148 Court DecisionToday's court decision awarding damages to public sector workers whose Charter ...
10/19/2026

NSTU Statement on Bill 148 Court Decision

Today's court decision awarding damages to public sector workers whose Charter rights were violated by Bill 148 represents an important victory for workers across Nova Scotia.

For more than a decade, thousands of public sector workers have lived with the consequences of legislation imposed by former Premier Stephen McNeil's government that undermined their constitutional right to free and fair collective bargaining.

The disruption and uncertainty created by Bill 148 extended beyond workers, placing unnecessary strain on public education, health care and other critical services that Nova Scotians depend on.

While financial compensation cannot fully repair the harm caused, today's decision provides a measure of justice and closure for those affected.

The NSTU acknowledges the determination of the unions affiliated with the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour and Unifor, whose legal challenges helped secure this outcome.

Today's decision reinforces a fundamental principle: governments must respect the constitutional rights of workers.

Déclaration du NSTU concernant la décision judiciaire relative au projet de loi 148

La décision rendue aujourd’hui par le tribunal, qui accorde des dommages-intérêts aux travailleuses et travailleurs du secteur public dont les droits garantis par la Charte ont été violés par le projet de loi 148, représente une victoire importante pour les travailleuses et travailleurs de toute la Nouvelle-Écosse.

Depuis plus d’une décennie, des milliers de travailleuses et travailleurs du secteur public subissent les conséquences d’une loi imposée par le gouvernement de l’ancien premier ministre Stephen McNeil, qui a porté atteinte à leur droit constitutionnel à une négociation collective libre et équitable.

Les perturbations et l’incertitude engendrées par le projet de loi 148 ont eu des répercussions bien au-delà des travailleuses et travailleurs, exerçant des pressions inutiles sur l’éducation publique, les soins de santé et d’autres services essentiels dont dépendent les Néo-Écossaises et les Néo-Écossais.

Bien qu’une compensation financière ne puisse réparer entièrement les préjudices causés, la décision d’aujourd’hui apporte une certaine mesure de justice et permet aux personnes touchées de tourner la page.

Le NSTU tient à souligner la détermination des syndicats affiliés à la Fédération du travail de la Nouvelle-Écosse ainsi que d’Unifor, dont les contestations judiciaires ont contribué à l’obtention de ce résultat.

La décision d’aujourd’hui réaffirme un principe fondamental : les gouvernements doivent respecter les droits constitutionnels des travailleuses et travailleurs.

Today CBC NS ran a story about the use of AI in our public schools - available now on its Web site. Inconsistent guideli...
10/19/2026

Today CBC NS ran a story about the use of AI in our public schools - available now on its Web site.

Inconsistent guidelines for AI use in N.S. classrooms fuel calls for provincewide policy

Peter Day, president of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union, said many of his members have reverted to in-class assessments on paper because it’s not uncommon for students to hand in work that’s been obviously generated by a chatbot.

He said AI cannot exist in the school system without guardrails in place.

We hope you enjoyed a happy, healthy and joyful Thanksgiving weekend with family, friends and loved ones!Nous espérons q...
10/12/2026

We hope you enjoyed a happy, healthy and joyful Thanksgiving weekend with family, friends and loved ones!

Nous espérons que vous avez passé une belle fin de semaine de l’Action de grâce, remplie de bonheur, de santé et de joie, entourés de vos proches !

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