NSTU

• N.S. to spend another $14.3 million on school programs, drinking water

  The province's education and early childhood minister Zach Churchill announced the funding on Wednesday.

  Education

  Dec 2, 2020
• Paul Wozney re-elected Nova Scotia Teachers Union president

  Wozney, who taught at the Charles P. Allen High School in Bedford, was first elected in 2018.

  Education

  Oct 28, 2020
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• Nova Scotia Teachers Union reaches tentative deal with the province

  NSTU president Paul Wozney is not commenting publicly on the details of the agreement.

  Education

  Oct 26, 2020
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• Halifax-area high school students optimistic about new school year during coronavirus pandemic

  About 130,000 students returned to school on Tuesday for the first time since classes were suspended in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.

  Education

  Sep 8, 2020
• Education Department misses target date on lead database for Nova Scotia school water

  After a groundbreaking investigation on lead in drinking water, the province promised to publish all lead test results by the start of the 2020 school year.

  Health

  Sep 4, 2020
• ‘It’s how the premier rolls,’ NSTU leader says after premier downplays concerns in schools

  After Thursday’s cabinet meeting, Premier Stephen McNeil accused NSTU President Paul Wozney of “creating a bunch of noise and rhetoric” by saying schools are unsafe and in chaos.

  Education

  Sep 3, 2020
• Nova Scotia premier rejects teachers’ allegations that schools are unsafe

  Nova Scotia's premier is accusing the province's teachers' union of "creating a bunch of noise and rhetoric" by suggesting public schools are unsafe.

  Sep 3, 2020
• ‘It’s not good enough’: NSTU president slams Nova Scotia’s return-to-school plan

  "The premier can stand in front of Nova Scotians and say, 'We're doing everything you can to keep kids safe.' No, you're not."

  Education

  Aug 27, 2020
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• ‘This year will be different’: N.S. to implement mandatory masks for Grade 4 to Grade 12 students

  All students and staff members will receive two free reusable cloth masks at the start of the year. After that disposable masks will be available upon request.

  Education

  Aug 14, 2020
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• Nova Scotia union leaders happy to see Premier Stephen McNeil go

  Disputes with teachers and health-care workers, as well as the film and forestry industries will all play a role in defining McNeil's time as premier.

  Politics

  Aug 7, 2020