As you may notice our website has a fresh new look. We are still working a few last minute items, but feel that our website is easier to navigate and find access the information needed for our members.
Our Home page, will eventually have members pictures and we hope to feature every classification that CUPE 5047 represents. If you are interested in having your picture taken for the website or creating a blurb about your classification, please reach out to Ashley Sellon.
Please be sure to forward feedback about your thoughts of the updated look 🙂
Our members are home from the 61st CUPE NS Convention. This year there were many resolutions that CUPE Local 5047 brought forward to bring awareness of Violence in the Workplace, but especially in schools and lobbying with CUPE NS to bring more awareness to parents and the public. Members spoke about the dangers within schools and how schools continue to increase the number of support workers in each school. Members were heard and supported through personal testimonies and thoughts and feelings.
We are honoured that the following members have been elected at this years convention to join CUPE NS committees; Calvin Scott, Tammy Jakeman, and Kristin Welbourn. We would like to extend a congratulations to Anne Marie Danch, who will return as the Central Area VP and sit on the executive board of CUPE NS.
This year 25 members of local 5047 attended convention. This is an incredible opportunity for members to join in meaningful Union work, but to extend their knowledge and meet individuals across NS. L
Local 5047 looks forward to next years convention and sending members.
If you are interested in learning more about Convention, please reach out to a member of the executive.
Local 5047 members have been busy attending informative sessions throughout the first two days of Convention.
Last night, Convention was called to order at 7:00pm where members listened to many reports from the CUPE NS Executive Board and shared a moment of silence for all CUPE members who have lost their lives this past year, honouring 3 of our own members. Members had the honour of hearing from Danny Cavanaugh from Nova Scotia Federation of Labour before day one came to an end.
Today, members had the opportunity to participating in a morning Smudge from CUPE NS Young Workers VP Ty Loppie and CAMIC member Kim Loppie, both are members of CUPE 1082. Convention was called to order at 9:00am with a toast to public water.
Members had the privilege to hear from CUPE NS President Nan McFadgen, giving her last President report, as she will be retiring in the coming days.
The CUPE Nova Scotia Betty Jean Sutherland Sister of the Year Award endeavors to recognize a union sister who has proven their dedication to the Labour Movement specifically in advancing Equality Rights for women. A sister who embodies the principles that Betty Jean lived by. Our very own, Kristin Welbourn was nominated and received this award.
(left to right) Shelley McNeil, Kristin Welbourn, Nan McFadgen
CUPE National President Mark Hancock gave an uplifting speech and reminded the delegates of the importance of our solidarity as members within our local, and as a part of CUPE.
Convention includes work of the delegates who attend, meaning they listen to Constitutions and Resolutions that locals and committees have brought forward. Members were put to work today in listening to a total of 13Â Constitutions or Resolutions; carried 11, defeated 1, and referred 1 back to the committee.
To end Day 2, members will enjoy a social, banquet, and dance this evening with other CUPE locals, CUPE Staff across the country, and guests.
