NS Teachers Union

The Nova Scotia Teachers Union promotes and advances the teaching profession and quality public education.

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Statement on Passing of Former Premier John Hamm https://t.co/AWjiIBOaAv

[yourNSTPP @yourNSTPP]

The TPP continued to make progress in 2025, with the Plan’s funded status increasing to 86.8%, up from 81.1% in 2024. Read the 2025 Annual Report: https://t.co/37gDbop7Qc

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#fastfactfriday Did you know? Maximum Pensionable Service is based on a maximum of 35 years of pensionable service. When a Plan member reaches 35 years of pensionable service, they stop contributing to the Plan, and any service beyond 35 years is not considered in the pension formula. Click here to learn more: https://t.co/so9zTKEFLJ

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Presidents representing teachers and education workers from across 🇨🇦 collectively declare the use of the Notwithstanding Clause during labour negotiations as an abuse of legislative power.

❗ Take action by adding your name to our petition: https://t.co/qm2zM3Aqs9

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New information provides more clarity around cuts happening across Nova Scotia’s regional centres for education.

While the education minister says those cuts will not impact front-line services for students, opposition leaders say that's impossible.

https://t.co/1fwUPpTZfp

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Halifax school librarian, social worker positions up in the air after changes to funding - Halifax | https://t.co/IFQOjiWVOI https://t.co/MELlGnrtz5

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Halifax school librarian, social worker positions up in the air after changes to funding - Halifax | https://t.co/IFQOjiWVOI https://t.co/MELlGnrtz5 #nspoli

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“These teachers support colleagues while also working directly with small groups of students with diverse and complex needs. They help students overcome academic, behavioural, and emotional challenges that can otherwise become barriers to success.”

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Information Morning - Cape Breton with Steve Sutherland - May 8, 2026: NSTU president says more training & support needed for Code of Conduct https://t.co/cP0k97O2CM

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Regional centres for education to cut 150 positions

Opposition leaders said that however Minister Maguire tries to sell it, the changes he’s talking about amount to cuts to education.

https://t.co/vaEiL8FODS

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“If we’re talking about removing those resources to put in front of a classroom, then, again, that’s creating quite a bit of anxiety of not having those supports for students.”

https://t.co/wlCI1McZzZ

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May 5 marks the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples (Red Dress Day). We remember those lost, stand with families, and renew our commitment to truth, justice, and lasting change.

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"Unfortunately, it seems like we're just trying to put out a fire with an eyedropper," he said.

“So to just shift positions from one spot to another, it’s not really addressing the problem.”

https://t.co/4TtbcqBTHj

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I know most of you are still trying to decipher the vague email you received from Minister Maguire last week
The email carries the Minister’s signature, so it’s up to him to explain it.
We don’t need selective or outdated data to know there are real challenges in our schools.

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Aujourd’hui, nous soulignons le Jour de deuil national. Nous rendons hommage aux personnes blessées ou décédées au travail et soutenons leurs familles. Renforçons ensemble notre engagement envers des milieux de travail sécuritaires en Nouvelle-Écosse.

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Today we observe the National Day of Mourning for Workers. We remember those injured or lost on the job and stand with their families. Let this strengthen our shared commitment to safer workplaces across Nova Scotia.

[CTF/FCE @CTFFCE]

#ICYMI: Watch the event replay of the national panel “Violence in Schools: Beyond Quick Fixes”.

🔉 The discussion, held in Ottawa on April 14, 2026, brought together leading voices from academia, education unions, and the frontlines of public education.

This timely discussion focused on moving beyond short-term responses to examine the deeper, systemic factors driving violence in schools — and what meaningful, long-term solutions must look like. 

🔗 https://t.co/OonzTii5Wl
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Si vous l’avez manqué : le panel pancanadien « La violence à l’école : À quand un vrai remède? » est maintenant disponible en rediffusion.

🔉 Tenu à Ottawa le 14 avril 2026, ce panel a réuni des voix influentes du monde universitaire, des syndicats de l’enseignement et du milieu de l’éducation publique.

Il visait à aller au-delà des réponses à court terme afin d’examiner les facteurs systémiques à l’origine de la violence en milieu scolaire — et les solutions durables à mettre en place.

🔗 https://t.co/OonzTii5Wl

[yourNSTPP @yourNSTPP]

TPP retirees, April pension payments will be issued on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. View all pension payment dates on our website: https://t.co/uwiyUZDAt1

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The NSTU is a proud community partner of Doctors Nova Scotia Local Youth Run.

Le NSTU est fier d'être un partenaire communautaire de la Doctors Nova Scotia Local Youth Run.

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TPP active members, watch for your 2025 Annual Member Statement coming in the mail in early April. We urge you to review your Statement carefully as it includes important information about the pension that you have accumulated as at July 31, 2025. Please contact us if you do not receive your Statement, or if you notice any incorrect or missing information. https://t.co/MBnTa0LhXq