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Danny Cavanagh @unionguyns.bsky.social · 8h

Protecting Canada Post, A Public Service That Can Prosper – Nova Scotia Federation of Labour

Open Letter to All Nova Scotia Members of Parliament from the NSFL Dear Members of Parliament, July 1, 1867, marks the founding of Canada’s public postal service. For over 150 years, Canada Post has c...

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Danny Cavanagh @unionguyns.bsky.social · 6d

Statement from Melissa Marsman, Secretary-Treasurer, Nova Scotia Federation of Labour: Recognizing Mi’kmaq History Month – October 2025 – Nova Scotia Federation of Labour

Every October in Nova Scotia, we mark Mi’kmaq History Month. This month is a time to learn, reflect, and honour the Mi’kmaq people, the original caretakers of this land we share. It is also a call to ...

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Danny Cavanagh @unionguyns.bsky.social · 9d

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Minimum Wage Increases Help Workers and Communities do better – Nova Scotia Federation of Labour

Nova Scotia’s minimum wage is set to rise to $16.50 this October 1, 2025. While any increase helps, the truth is this wage is still far too low for people to make ends meet. In Halifax, the living wag...

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Danny Cavanagh @unionguyns.bsky.social · 10d

Canada Post doesn’t have a worker problem, it has a management problem.
Executives take home over $317 million a year while frontline postal workers are blamed for losses. We stand with CUPW members fighting to protect this 158-year old public service. #CUPW #novascotia #workers

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Danny Cavanagh @unionguyns.bsky.social · 11d

The federal gov’t is willing to dismantle a public service, but refuses to tackle Canada Post’s bad management. While execs pocket bonuses, communities lose home delivery and are forced into community mailboxes. #CUPW

Danny Cavanagh @unionguyns.bsky.social · 12d

Canada Post isn’t broken because of workers; it’s broken because of runaway management. Instead of holding executives accountable, Ottawa looks the other way while service is cut and jobs are lost. #CUPW #canlab @cupw @CanadianLabour #workers #novascotia

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Danny Cavanagh @unionguyns.bsky.social · 13d

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The NS Federation of Labour welcomes improvements to the Workers’ Compensation Act, but more needs to be done – Nova Scotia Federation of Labour

The NS Federation of Labour welcomes improvements to the Workers’ Compensation Act, but says more needs to be done, including the introduction of universal coverage. The Nova Scotia Federation of Labo...

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Danny Cavanagh @unionguyns.bsky.social · 13d

The govt keeps blaming workers for Canada Post’s crisis instead of holding management to account. Mismanagement, failed projects & bloated executive bonuses are the problem, not postal workers who keep the mail moving. #cdnpoli #CUPW #canlab #novascotia #strike #workers

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CUPE 3912 @cupe3912.bsky.social · Sep 3

Please join us for an online Special Membership Meeting on Thursday September 4 at 6 p.m., to discuss and vote on important budgetary items related to mobilizing the public, stakeholders and members as we face off with increasingly hostile employers.

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CUPE 3912 @cupe3912.bsky.social · Sep 3

Your negotiating committees have been working to represent you at the bargaining table and will continue to fight for fair working conditions as we head into conciliation at Dalhousie, MSVU and Saint Mary's.

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Danny Cavanagh @unionguyns.bsky.social · Aug 30

Our opinion piece made it into the Cape Breton Post today and the provincial Chronicle Herald yesterday. It's at the link. nslabour.ca/workers-make... This Labour Day, we’re demanding real action.#NovaScotia #nspoli #canpoli #unions #LabourDay2025

Workers make our country strong – Nova Scotia Federation of Labour

This Labour Day, as families gather at parades, barbecues, and community events across Nova Scotia and Canada, we should remember what we’re really celebrating: the power of working people. From hospi...

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Danny Cavanagh @unionguyns.bsky.social · Aug 29

Rally Today- DFA Lockout Rally kicks off Friday, Aug 29 at 12 noon. We will stream it live from our other Facebook page, Dalhousie Faculty Association #keepdalstrong #halifax #workers #unions #solidarity

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Danny Cavanagh @unionguyns.bsky.social · Aug 28

Join the Halifax Labour Day events, lots of info here at the link. halifaxlabour.ca/events/halif... #Halifax #unions #NovaScotia #labourday #nspoli #workers

Halifax Labour Day 2025 – Halifax & District Labour Council

Canada’s unions deliver for all workers. This Labour Day, we’re bringing together working people to celebrate our strength and solidarity. We’ll begin at the Labour Board offices at 1601 Hollis Street...

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Jason Haslam @jasonhaslam.ca · Aug 28

Today's DFA Bulletin: Stop Dictating to Us, Start Negotiating with Us!

And hell no, we won't throw out proposals that benefit our colleagues, or throw those colleagues under the bus, just because the Board or Kim Brooks want to.

We'll #KeepDalStrong in the face of this bullying behaviour.

DFA Daily Bulletin August 28

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Danny Cavanagh @unionguyns.bsky.social · Aug 28

I will be joining folks at the Sydney Cape Breton Labour Day events this Monday, and I hope to see many of you there to celebrate the contributions of workers. Check the graphic for Labour Day events in our province. #novascotia #workers #unionstrong #capebreton
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Danny Cavanagh @unionguyns.bsky.social · Aug 27

The Nova Scotia Federation of Labour is standing in solidarity with teachers and education workers as they return to their classrooms. Read what we said. nslabour.ca/standing-wit... #teachers #cupens #nsgeu #seiu #education

Standing with teachers and education workers as they return to classrooms – Nova Scotia Federation of Labour

As September begins, classrooms across Nova Scotia once again fill with the excitement and energy of a new school year. At the heart of it all are the teachers and education workers in the primary to ...

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Danny Cavanagh @unionguyns.bsky.social · Aug 27

I will be joining folks at the Halifax Labour Day events this Monday, and I hope to see many of you there to celebrate the contributions of workers. Check the graphic for Labour Day events in our province. #novascotia #workers #unionstrong @canadianlabour.bsky.social

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Danny Cavanagh @unionguyns.bsky.social · Aug 27

Join the Dal rally this Friday and support the faculty members that have been locked out by the bosses at the university. #keepdalstrong #novascotia #workerstogether

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Danny Cavanagh @unionguyns.bsky.social · Aug 27

Join us as we celebrate Labour Day in Sydney. Bring your family, friends, and others for a great time filled with food, music, and activities for all ages. Enjoy a relaxing day in the park.
Everyone is welcome let’s celebrate workers together!

Danny Cavanagh @unionguyns.bsky.social · Aug 26

Take a read on this great message about workers. @canadianlabour.bsky.social #nspoli #canpoli #unions #novascotia

Workers make our country strong – Nova Scotia Federation of Labour

This Labour Day, as families gather at parades, barbecues, and community events across Nova Scotia and Canada, we should remember what we’re really celebrating: the power of working people. From hospi...

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Danny Cavanagh @unionguyns.bsky.social · Aug 25

Half of NS workers earn less than a living wage, with women being disproportionately affected. Real wages for real lives, let’s push for higher minimum wages so nobody is left out. #RaiseTheWage #nspoli #workers #novascotia www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

2025 Living wages for Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island: Too many workers struggle to make ends meet - CCPA

2025 Living Wages for NL, NS and PEI Too many workers struggle to make ends meetDownload

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Danny Cavanagh @unionguyns.bsky.social · Aug 25

Workers keep Canada moving, but too many are being left behind. We need Affordable housing & good jobs, Strong public services. Tell your MP it’s time to deliver #WorkersPower #BetterFuture #UnionStrong #AffordableHousing #PublicHealthCare #GoodJobs #novascotia #UnionStrong

Demand real solutions that deliver for workers - Workers Together

Every day, working people power Canada forward. We’re in emergency rooms saving lives. On construction sites building communities. In classrooms shaping futures. In factories and offices driving our e...

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Danny Cavanagh @unionguyns.bsky.social · Aug 24

Sky-high rent, mortgages, groceries and utilities. Corporations are making life harder for working families. Governments must hold these wealthy corporations accountable and they pay their fair share. Send a letter today. #LabourDay #NovaScotia #WorkersTogether #UnionStrong #Community

Send a Letter to the Editor - Workers Together

From sky-high rent and mortgages to unaffordable groceries and utilities, big corporations are making life harder for working families. We need our governments to hold these wealthy corporations accou...

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Tony R. Walker @tonyrwalker1.bsky.social · Aug 22

My first union rally today.
Many unions from across Nova Scotia and beyond,representing over 70,000 members, were here to support the DFA against the Dalhousie University lockout this week.

Keep Dal Strong
#keepdalstrong

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ANSUT @ansut.bsky.social · Aug 22

Happy to be there representing 1300+ of those unionized workers. #KeepDalStrong

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