Resources

Your collective agreement sets out your rights and responsibilities in the workplace.  If you have questions or concerns, please talk to one of your steward or a member of the executive.

Click here to download 2024-2026 CUPE 5047 Collective Agreement

Our local’s by-laws set out the rules for how our local democratically elects our representatives, and how it is run. Download our by-laws here.

These by-laws were approved by CUPE National in November of 2022.

Health benefits

Permanent (full-time or part-time) and term employees have health benefits through Medavie Blue Cross. To access information about your coverage, create an account through the Medavie Blue Cross website: medaviebc.ca

Employee Assistance Program

Any HRCE employee can also access health support through Telus Health. Please also refer to TELUS Health – EAP Brochure (you need to be logged in with your HRCE username and password) for more information, and details on creating a Telus Health account. Once you have created an account, you can access more information and resources at one.telushealth.com or contact 1-844-880-9142 for 24/7 support.

Pension

Local 5047’s contributing members can find information on the HRM Pension Plan at: hrmpensionplan.ca

Health and safety is an essential part of union work. You have a right to a safe workplace, and there are steps you can take if you feel your health and safety is at risk at work.

Your health and safety in the workplace is protected by Nova Scotia’s Health and Safety Act and regulations. If you have concerns about safety in your workplace, please reach out to your shop steward!

If you’ve have experienced an incident related to hazardous working conditions, resulting in a serious injury, or related workplace violence, you can download the HRCE Incident Reporting Form here.

* Please remember that you may also require a Workers’ Compensation Board form if there is any chance you will need to seek medical attention.

You can refuse unsafe work!

The right to refuse unsafe work is one of the three basic health and safety rights achieved by the labour movement, along with the right to know about the hazards in your workplace, and the right to participate in workplace health and safety decisions. Check out Refusing unsafe work: A step by step guide to learn more.

Upcoming Training on Workplace Violence

In our last round of bargaining, school support staff across Nova Scotia won paid training on workplace violence for all school support staff, regardless of job classification. We are waiting the details of when this training will take place, please check back for updates.

Occupational Health and Safety Committee

Local 5047’s OH&S committee is comprised of members of the local who work in schools everyday just like you. The committee works on your behalf to ensure we all have a safe workplace. Please feel free to contact via email using cupe5047ohs@outlook.com to have any OH&S questions answered.

Looking for more information? Please see additional information and resources below.

Employee Forms

• Request for Leave
• HRCE Incident Reporting Form
• Request for Pregnancy/Parental Leave
• Book-off form for union leave
• Notice of Change Form

Union Education

Our national union offers regular workshops and trainings for CUPE members across Canada. See what workshops are on offer currently at: cupe.ca/unioneducation

If you are interested in attending one of the courses offered, please contact the Executive (cupe5047@outlook.com ), or bring forward your request at a General Membership Meeting.

Job Postings

Job opportunities with HRCE are posted on myHRCE.

Member Discounts

Higgins Insurance Company offers discounts on auto, property and recreational insurance and life and disability insurance for CUPE Nova Scotia members. Find out more at: higginsinsurance.ca

CUPE Nova Scotia members and their families can access discounts on a variety of products, services, and activities through Endless Savings & More. Find out more about this program at: novascotia.cupe.ca/member-discounts