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• Nova Scotia teachers strike avoided as province, union reach agreement

  Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has not released details but says the deal addresses teachers' concerns around such things as pay and classroom conditions.

  Education

  Apr 18
  
• N.S. teachers hold rally as union encourages members to vote ‘yes’ to strike mandate

  Nova Scotia teachers took part in a rally to call for better work environments and to highlight the challenges they face in the classrooms, ahead of a strike vote tomorrow.

  Education

  Apr 10
  
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• Halifax lawyer calls fines in Nova Scotia’s new education bill ‘vindictive’ and ‘childish’ towards union

  The Education Reform Bill would increase fines for union from $10k to $100k/day for illegal strike

  Canada

  Mar 1, 2018
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• ‘Definitely room for us to compromise’: talks continue between N.S. premier and teachers union

  "I don't know if we'll get to where everyone wants to be but I do believe there's always room for compromise,"said Premier McNeil.

  Canada

  Feb 26, 2018
• Nova Scotia Teachers Union expecting strike mandate next week

  Since there is a collective agreement in place, under the law any job action by teachers would be illegal.

  Canada

  Feb 16, 2018
• NSGEU ‘stands united with teachers’ as strike vote looms

  NSGEU says they have members in schools who work closely with teachers and principals to educate students. 

  Canada

  Feb 14, 2018
• ‘We need to be prepared to fight for what is right and just’: N.S. teachers to hold strike vote

  The NSTU provincial executive has approved a strike vote to be held on Feb. 20.

  Canada

  Feb 13, 2018
• Global Halifax, New Brunswick nominated for 7 RTDNA Awards

  Global Halifax and New Brunswick have been nominated for seven Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) awards in the Atlantic region, including continuing coverage and best newscast.

  Canada

  Mar 10, 2017
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• Nova Scotians critical of Liberals in teachers dispute, OK’d legislated contract: poll

  Nova Scotia Liberals were taking much of the heat for the lengthy dispute between the government and the teachers union, according to a January survey.

  Education

  Feb 27, 2017
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• Nova Scotia Liberals reject union’s changes to legislated teachers contract

  The government has decided it won't amend the legislated teachers contract.

  Canada

  Feb 17, 2017