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N.S. Government, CUPE Returning to Bargaining Table Amid Long-Term Care Strike
About 3,000 workers from 30 homes are set to negotiate after rejecting a provincial offer that included raises of up to 24%.
- On Thursday, the Canadian Union of Public Employees and the Nova Scotia government resumed bargaining after a four-week strike involving over 5,000 workers at 56 long-term care homes.
- Workers initiated the strike on April 13 to demand a living wage, rejecting a provincial offer from Minister of Seniors and Long-term Care Barbara Adams providing 12 to 24 per cent pay increases.
- Families report that the strike at 32 care homes has caused service reductions, with residents experiencing fewer baths, more falls, and dietary adjustments.
- Renewed talks between the union and province continued into the early morning hours Friday without reaching a deal, despite both sides returning to the bargaining table.
- Labour action expands as Shoreham Village joined picket lines Friday, with two additional facilities set to join next week and no new bargaining dates scheduled.
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Families plugging gaps as renewed talks fail to end Nova Scotia long-term care strike
HALIFAX - Family of long-term care residents in Nova Scotia say the nearly month-long strike in the sector has meant fewer baths, more falls and dietary adjustments for their loved
·Toronto, Canada
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right2Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution45% Left
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