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Nova Scotia long‑term care workers on strike across the province

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CUPE long‑term care workers at dozens of nursing homes in Nova Scotia launched an open‑ended strike on 13 April 2026 after talks broke down on 24 March. By late April, at least 30 CUPE locals were on strike, with essential services maintained while workers seek wage improvements and staffing measures.

This alert was originally created on 30 April 2026.

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Updates

Apr 30, 2026
As of 30 April 2026, CUPE long‑term care workers in Nova Scotia remain on an open‑ended strike that began on 13 April 2026. Media and union updates indicate no new bargaining talks or suspension/cancellation; essential services continue while roughly 3,000 workers across about 30 homes remain on picket lines.

Organizers

  • CUPE Nova Scotia
  • CUPE Local 1635
  • CUPE 4919

Affected Locations

  • Nova Scotia (province‑wide)

Sources

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