Expression of Interest – Nova Scotia School Board Council of Unions
Communications Officer

The Nova Scotia School Board Council of Unions (NSSBCU) is seeking an engaged member to fill the member-at-large role of Communications Officer. The term of this position is until the next Annual General Meeting of the NSSBCU in November 2026.

The responsibilities of this role shall include:

• Be responsible for all aspects of the Council’s website and/or social media.
• Update the website and/or social media, as necessary, to provide the membership with current information, resources and campaigns.
• Post upcoming events and announcements in a timely manner.
• Attend Council meetings (regular and special) and provide updates on social media activity.
• Answer or seek directions from the Council as appropriate regarding correspondence received through social media.
• Keep on file all electronic copies and resources used on the website and/or social media.
• Maintain and update, as necessary, database of affiliate local membership email contact lists.
• Assist with tasks as directed by Council.
• On termination of this office, surrender all files and property of the Council to his/her successor and arrange resetting of all passwords.

Interested members should send an email including the following information:

• Name, local number, email address, preferred telephone number.
• Current or previous experience in a union role.
• Describe your communications experience (both with your local and externally).
• Describe how your communications experience fits with the responsibilities of the role.
• Which social networking and communications applications do you have experience with? Please provide some details as to your working knowledge of these applications (particularly Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, BlueSky, Signal, email)
• Optional – please indicate if you self identify as:
o Person with a disability;
o A woman;
o 2SLGBTQI+;
o Black or racialized person;
o First Nations, Métis or Inuit.

Please submit all applications via email to your local before Monday May 4th , 2026.

Email: cupe955richmondvp@gmail.com
:sm/cope 491

Ratification Package

Please check your email for your ratification package.
Ratification info sessions and vote will be held in 2 locations. The vote can be any time from 10am – 7pm, but the information sessions will be 10am, 1pm, & 4pm.
SAERC: Tuesday, March 18 10am – 7pm
Heatherton: Thursday, March 20 10am – 7pm
Info sessions: 10am, 1pm, & 4pm

Strike Vote October 2024

Strike voting will take place this week across our local. All CUPE 955 members, whether permanent, term, or casual, may vote. If you think your vote doesn’t really matter, it does. Every member who doesn’t vote must be counted as a vote against a strike. You’ve been letting us know you want to be heard. Now is your chance to come and make your voice heard!