Shoreham Village long-term care workers to strike on 8 May 2026
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CUPE Local 3454 stated that staff at Shoreham Village in Chester will begin picketing at 7 a.m. on 8 May 2026, joining an ongoing longโterm care strike across Nova Scotia. The walkout is part of a broader push for higher wages and improved retention.
This alert was originally created on 7 May 2026.
Effective Dates
Updates
May 9, 2026
As of 9 May 2026, no deal was reached after talks on 7 May. Shoreham Village staff with CUPE Local 3454 began picketing on 8 May 2026 as planned, and the wider Nova Scotia longโterm care strike continues.
May 8, 2026
As of 8 May 2026, there are no verified updates indicating cancellation, suspension, postponement, or other changes. CUPE and local media reported that Shoreham Village staff would begin picketing at 7 a.m. on 8 May, joining the ongoing provinceโwide longโterm care strike. Talks resumed on 7 May, but no agreement or pause has been announced.
Organizer
- Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 3454
Affected Locations
- Chester, Nova Scotia