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"Teachers join all Nova Scotians in grief over the catastrophic deaths rocking our province. The NSTU is mourning the loss of one of our own, Lisa McCully, who was a victim of the senseless violence that began in
#Portapique
, NS, last night."
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A tentative agreement has been reached. Work-to-rule will be suspended and phased out beginning on Monday, January 23.
#nspoli
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For students to reach their full potential, schools must be spaces free of discrimination, where all students are celebrated, valued and feel safe to express who they are without fear.
#NoSpaceForHate
#nspoli
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98 per cent of Nova Scotia teachers vote in favour of strike mandate
#nspoli
#OurKidsCantWait
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New Brunswick, PEI and Newfoundland have all extended on-line learning in separate announcements today.
#nspoli
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On Friday, we learned of the passing of our friend and colleague, Preman Edwards.
Preman was a kind soul with a big smile, who brought laughter and fun everywhere he went.
We will miss his presence profoundly and we want to extend our condolences to his family and friends.
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Hundreds of teachers have lined Sackville Drive calling for better classroom conditions for students and their teachers.
#OurKidsCantWait
#nspoli
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Someone should remind Paul Bennett that Nova Scotia didn't have a labour disruption in its public education system (122 years) until Stephen McNeil became Premier.
#nspoli
@TheRickHoweShow
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For the first time in 122 years, all teachers across Nova Scotia are on strike
#nspoli
#NSTUnited
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The government has granted our request regarding long-term subs. Today's strike will not impact their consecutiveness.
#NSTUnited
#nspoli
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We are excited to have Wendie Wilson join staff. As BIPOC Engagement and Advocacy staff officer she will provide prof. learning, advocacy and member services to Black, Indigenous and racialized members by providing voice and raising concerns within the NSTU and public education.
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A profoundly sad weekend for Nova Scotia. Our deepest condolences to the families and communities directly impacted by these tragic events.
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"The McNeil government knows the cost of everything and value of nothing.”
#NSTUnited
#nspoli
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Big shout out to
@HfxRegPolice
@hfxgov
city workers for contributing to our
#NSTUnited
#Rally4Teachers
against
#Bill75
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NSTU statement calling for parents, teachers and school communities to be notified about COVID-19 exposures in schools. via
@YouTube
#nspoli
#COVID19NS
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Thanks for everyone who participated in today's rally. It was an incredible display of solidarity.
#NSTUnited
#NSTU
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"Wearing a mask does not mean you can forget about physical distancing. The two go together, they don't replace each other."
- Dr. Robert Strang, Sept 9, 2020 (today)
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Teachers rallying for better public education in Sackville right now.
#OurKidsCantWait
#nspoli
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Minister Casey wants to talk about school spirit? She should check out the pep rally against Bill 75 outside
#nspoli
#NSTUnited
#nstu
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Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by the wildfires still burning across the province this morning.
Thank you to the firefighters and first responders who are working tirelessly to protect the public and bring the situation under control.
#NSFire
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New Brunswick moving to remote learning until January 21st. Nova Scotia is only province in Atlantic Canada resuming in-person learning during the omicron wave on January 10th.
#nspoli
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The Nova Scotia Teachers Union representing almost 10,000 public school teachers and specialists will be holding a strike vote on Thursday, April 11, 2024.
Message from NSTU President
@ryanlutes
.
#nspoli
#OurKidsCantWait
Transcript in thread below.
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Thank you to all the emergency/first responders, healthcare professionals,
@nspowerinc
crews, and everyone else at work (and volunteering) today keeping our province safe!
#NSStorm
#HurricaneDorain
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NSTU PE members wearing
#Red4Ed
in solidarity with teachers across Canada fighting for safer working conditions, more support for students and fair contracts.
@OECTAProv
@osstf
@ETFOeducators
@AEFO_ON_CA
@mbteachers
@albertateachers
@SaskTeachersFed
@bctf
#nsed
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NSTU President Paul Wozney says teachers have been validated by today’s Nova Scotia Supreme Court ruling that Bill 75 was unconstitutional.
Read the decision:
#nspoli
🧵
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“If a parent calls a teacher and says ‘Hey, my kid is COVID positive, you should self-isolate. Please pass that along to other people,’ they’re being told they’re not allowed to do that,” says NSTU President Paul Wozney.
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A strong strike mandate sends a message to government that it’s time to act on the many crises currently boiling over in our public schools.
On April 11th, vote Yes.
#OurKidsCantWait
#nspoli
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"If you are with a large group of people, there's probably someone in that room with you who has COVID."
Premier Tim Houston, January 3, 2022
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Dear Mr. Premier. All 9,300 of our public school members are NS taxpayers.
#nsvotes
#nspoli
#NSTUnited
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Stephen McNeil "wants to talk to teachers?" A lot outside
@NSLeg
tonight. Why didn't he stop and talk?
#NSTUnited
#nspoli
#NSTU
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"If Stephen McNeil says teachers are optimistic it's probably because we could have a new govt on May 30."
#nspoli
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The NSTU stands in solidarity with the
@SaskTeachersFed
in their fight to improve class composition and learning conditions for their students.
#skpoli
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Finland, whose public education system is considered a global leader, has teachers and principals in the same union.
Students do better when all teachers work together.
#nspoli
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Thank you
@TorrensJonathan
for all you are doing to bring some extra joy and inspiration to Nova Scotia’s online classrooms!
Actor, producer and writer Jonathan Torrens provided a very educational and motivating chat with grade 3/4 students from Miss Madden’s class. Mr. Torrens has appeared in Mr. D, This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Degrassi: The Next Generation and many more!
@AVRCE_NS
@TorrensJonathan
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Perhaps the Premier misunderstood? Thousands of teachers didn't go to Province House as a sign of "support" for Bill 75.
#nspoli
#NSTUnited
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Overwhelming majority of teachers feel in-person learning currently unsafe for students and staff
#nspoli
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In honor of World Teachers Day, on Monday, October 5th, teachers across Canada can receive a free medium McCafé coffee or tea at any McDonald’s restaurant.
#nsed
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New Brunswick teachers and their eligible household members also have priority access to COVID booster shots to prevent school from being interrupted either remotely or in person.
#nspoli
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Big turnout in support of teachers tonight at Dartmouth Sportsplex
#Rally4teachers
#nspoli
#NSTUnited
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The Nova Scotia Teachers Union representing almost 10,000 public school teachers and specialists will be holding a strike vote on Thursday, April 11, 2024.
#nspoli
#OurKidsCantWait
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Message to NSTU members. Tomorrow, April 11th, vote YES for a strong strike mandate.
It's time to send government a wake up call that it needs to address the challenges facing our students and their teachers.
#OurKidsCantWait
#nspoli
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Paul Wozney: Time is now to reduce class sizes and keep schools safe
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The NSTU is proud to display our support for striking
@cupenovascotia
HRCE school support workers outside of our headquarters in Halifax.
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August 1st marks the first official day for new NSTU President
@ryanlutes
. Welcome aboard Ryan!
This also marks the end of
@withwozney
’s term as President. Thank you Paul for your incredible service on behalf of NS teachers and specialists over the past 4 years.
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The assurances government is giving today about the safety of schools are the same assurances that were given on April 22 days before COVID-19 impacted dozens of schools infected thousands of families.
#nspoli
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.
@nseducation
has been consulting with the NSTU and other stakeholders on a plan to support student learning during a prolonged shut-down of schools. We look forward to seeing the final version soon.
#nsed
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This same advice is also applicable to Nova Scotia.
#nspoli
Delaying return to school by 1-2 weeks buys us time to make it safer.
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NSTU calling for increased staffing and a provincial strategy to address school violence.
#nspoli
See thread 🧵
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"We don't try to force kids into these different boxes. What we do is we understand that all of these types of people exist and they all bring value and they all should be accepted and loved," he said." -
@ryanlutes
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NSTU: Operational issues could cause school closures as public health discontinues contact tracing.
#nspoli
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Gov’t is closing schools but teachers will be in the classroom
#ReadytoTeach
. Find out how you can show your support
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If Stephen McNeil was really concerned about students, he'd make investments to create needed reform.
#NSTUnited
#nspoli
@CBCNS
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“Teachers right now are asking questions like, ‘If I find out that one of my students test positive for COVID and they let me know, can I tell my other students to let them know that they are a close contact?’ We’re being told no, we can’t do that.”
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A strong strike mandate sends a message to Premier Houston that it’s time to act on the many crises currently boiling over in our public schools.
On April 11th, vote Yes!
#OurKidsCantWait
#nspoli
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#NSTUPrez
thanks parents & students for their support in getting students back in school where teachers are...
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All NSTU members are deeply troubled by the events that took place at CP Allen this morning.
Our thoughts are with the victims and their families tonight. The school community has our support as it begins the healing process.
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4/4 KNOW-HOW TO AVOID HIGH-RISKS by avoiding/limiting 3 Cs exposure:
🚫 Closed spaces with poor ventilation;
🚫 Crowded places with large numbers of people gathered;
🚫 Close contact where you can’t keep 2-metres
#PhysicalDistancing
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@prezhfxchamber
@StrangRobert
Hi Patrick, yes,that is correct. Wearing a mask is not in place of maintaining a physical distance of 2m/6ft. They will both be required in indoor public spaces.
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Actually, the fact the Prime Minister is a teacher is a source of pride. We need more people saying positive things about educators in NS.
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Please take a moment to remember the 26 workers who lost their lives at Westray, 26 years ago today.
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78.5% of NSTU members have voted in favour of rejecting latest tentative agreement.
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Today, while Minister Churchill sits six feet apart from Dr. Strang, perhaps someone could ask them why schools are the only place in Nova Scotia where this level of crowding is currently allowed?
#SafeSeptemberNS
#nspoli
#readynotready
My classroom set up for Sept 8. No real options to socially distance 27, grade 6’s... (P.S. this is 25 desks; I will need to add in 2 more). I really hope we have nice weather so we can be outside a lot!
#SafeSeptemberNS
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Eating in the classroom is considered a high risk activity.
Will students be provided with 2-meters of physical distance during lunch and recess? Or will they simply be required to remove their masks and eat at their desks inside crowded classrooms?
#SafeSeptemberNS
#nspoli
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Data released in 2021 showed that schools accounted for more COVID-19 exposures than all other public places across Nova Scotia.
#nspoli
Serious concerns about Min of Edu decision to suspend reporting of COVID cases in schools. Data shows schools account for bulk of outbreaks in Ontario. Significant implications for virus spread, student learning & school operations. Transparency & accountability is needed
#OntEdu
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We've launched a charter challenge against Bill 75 because it violates teachers' right to freedom of association.
#nspoli
@CTVAnchor
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With this announcement the majority of Canadian students will learn remotely until at least January 17th.
Nova Scotia is the only province East of Manitoba resuming in-person learning next week.
#nspoli
Schools in Ontario will move to remote learning for at least two weeks. (The province’s CMOH last week said schools would reopen to in-person learning on Wednesday).
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Settlement reached to restore union rights of school psychologists, speech language pathologists and social workers.
#nspoli
#stepup4specialists
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This Wednesday, November 29th, Nova Scotia’s more than 9,500 teachers and educational specialists will be holding a day of action to raise awareness about the deepening teacher shortage and its impact on students.
#OurKidsCantWait
#nspoli
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Schools don’t have space for physical distancing: NSTU | The Chronicle Herald
#SafeSeptemberNS
#nspoli
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Today at the Legislature both
@nspc
and
@NSNDP
introduced legislation to repeal Bill 75.
#Vote4Ed
#NSTUnited
#nspoli
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Large crowd at a public forum on the Glaze report, hosted by NSTU members at the St. Margaret's Centre. As of yet, the government has not hosted a single open meeting on the subject
#nspoli
#NSTUnited
#stepup4students
Standing room only tonight at the St. Margaret’s Centre! Parents are hearing how the
@NSLiberal
gov’t are using a document full of errors to change our education system.
#EducateYourself
#nspoli
#NSTUnited
#deglaze
@zachchurchill
@StephenMcNeil
@BenJessome
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While no teacher wants a strike, we are willing to take this stand for better education.
#NSTUnited
#BetterEd
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Morning Views: How concerned are you that there is still no back-to-school plan for Nova Scotia?
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Nova Scotia’s approximately 10,000 public school teachers have ratified a tentative agreement reached between the Nova Scotia Teachers Union and the provincial government on April 26, 2024.
#nspoli
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NSTU President
@ryanlutes
brought remarks of solidarity and support to the CUPE Local 5047 rally today.
#nspoli
@cupenovascotia
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