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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 1d

Take time to breathe, connect, and savour the season. Happy Thanksgiving!

Graphic includes pumpkins, berries, nuts and fall foliage. Message: Happy Thanksgiving. We are thankful for your dedication, your voice, and your care.

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 3d

Thoughtful care packages for #NSTUMemberAppreciationDay
At BLT Senior Elementary

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 7d

#MemberAppreciationDay at Horizon Elementary in Eastern Passage

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 7d

Local Pres Desirée Daniele + NSTU Pres Peter Day joined CUPW Canada Post workers on the picket line today.

We are standing together to protect local post offices, door-to-door delivery, and to stop drastic cuts to our public postal service.

When workers stand together, communities are stronger.

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 10d

Behind every student success story is a teacher who believed, guided, and encouraged. Halifax County Local honours all teachers this World Teachers’ Day. #WorldTeachersDay

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 10d

Treats for Basinview Drive Elementary for Member Engagement Day!!
Pls tag us with what your #HfxCoLocal school did for your peeps

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CTF/FCE @ctffce.bsky.social · 13d

In an interview with CBC Halifax, @ctffcepresident.bsky.social Clint Johnston and @nsteachersunion.bsky.social President Peter Day urged the federal government to follow through on its promise to expand the student loan forgiveness to rural educators.

🔗 Full article

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Canadian teachers push feds to make good on promise to expand student loan forgiveness | CBC News

The Canadian Teachers' Federation is pushing the federal government to implement a long-promised expansion to its student loan forgiveness program that would offer teachers working in rural and remote...

www.cbc.ca

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CTF/FCE @ctffce.bsky.social · 11d

A #WorldTeachersDay message from Peter Day, President of @nsteachersunion.bsky.social.

On October 5, celebrate Canada’s teachers for the incredible difference they make every day! 🌟

#BecauseOfATeacher

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 14d

Looking for an Education Leave starting in January?
Applications due Friday Oct 3
Info & application found on the Article 60 SharePoint through HRCE

Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 15d

We reflect today on the devastating impact of residential schools and the strength of Survivors, families, and communities.
We commit to actions that honour Indigenous rights, stories, and sovereignty.

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 17d

We were honoured to open our 1st Local Gnl Mtg with a smudging circle led by Mi’kmaq Elder, Marlene Companion + Treena Osmond.

The ceremony grounded us in respect, reflection + intention as we begin our work together.

Wela’lioq- we are grateful for the teachings + guidance shared with us.

Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 17d

Our Local supports our members’ innovative programming with up to $750 grant. The CDAF applications are due this week

For more info, go to
halifaxcountylocal.com > PD Funding

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 20d

Congratulations to Paul Murphy from CPAllen who is our new Treasurer for #HfxCoLocal! Thank you, Paul, for putting your name forward! Looking forward to having you on the Local Leadership team.

Once again - big thanks to Crystal Patterson who did a terrific job for the last 2 years + 2 months!

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 20d

Our first Local General Meeting happening tonight at the Sackville Legion. We have over 110 members in attendance!
So many we are voting with “clickers” to make things efficient!

Some lovely correspondence from members, bursary recipients + a charity we supported last year.

Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · Sep 13

There is a by-election for Local Treasurer
Term of office: Sept 24, 2025 - July 31, 2027

Duties are described here: immediac.blob.core.windows.net/nstuhfxcount...

Nominations will be taken from the floor of our first Local Gnl Mtg Sept 24 at the Sackville Legion. More info: Weekly Check In

Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · Sep 12

Calendars + agendas have arrived!

Want yours before the meeting Sept 24?
Reps can drop by the Local Office on Brownlow Ave before 6pm
👉🏽Mon Sep 15
👉🏾Tues Sep 16
👉🏻Wed Sep 17

Or get them at our first General Mtg

Pro tip: they fit perfectly in a Sobeys-shaped reusable bag.

Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · Sep 10

Pink Shirt Day reminds us: kindness is stronger than cruelty,
Inclusion is stronger than exclusion.

#PinkShirtDay

Let’s all wear pink tomorrow and have those great conversations with our students.

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · Sep 9

Hey #HfxCoLocal
Are you hoping to go to a conference this year?
Remember to apply to Article 60 if you need substitute days and/or funding. Next deadline is Sept 24

Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · Sep 8

Is your financial literacy on point?
Our #HfxCoLocal leadership team needs you!
Please consider being our Local Treasurer.

Nominations will be taken from the floor of our first Local Gnl Mtg Sept 24 at the Sackville Legion

More details available in the Weekly Check In

Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · Sep 1

#HappyLabourDay #NSTUmembers!

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · Sep 1

Happy Labour Day #NSTUmembers!
Thank you to the #NSTUmembera who were able to rally in #Halifax today!
@halifaxcitylocal.bsky.social @nsteachersunion.bsky.social #dartmouthlocal
(More photos to follow)

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · Aug 31

Hope to see you Monday at the #LabourDay rally!
11am
1601 Hollis St
Mom Sept 1
#Halifax #NovaScotia

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · Aug 27

Sneak peak of this year’s calendar + agenda!
Great job by the Communications Committee working so hard on these 2 projects for #HfxCoLocal #NSTUmembers

Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · Aug 26

Your #HfxCoLocal Executive hard at work finalizing details for the upcoming year. Lots of great things planned! #NSTU

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · Aug 26

If you haven't attended a Labour Day Rally, yet, it's quite inspiring!
#NSTUmembers, please join us on Monday Sept 1 for the march, then stick around for the BBQ and other family-friendly events if you care to.

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