Nova Scotia Care Workers Threaten Strike for Better Pay

0:00Hundreds of long-term care workers in Nova Scotia, backed by CUP, are ready to walk out next week unless they strike a deal with the province. These folks handle everything from assisting residents to nursing, food service, and upkeep in facilities across the region. Talks hit a wall on March 24 after the union pushed hard for better pay. Leaders say they'll be on picket lines come Monday morning if nothing changes. Workers point out they often spend more hours with patients than their own families, so they want wages than match that grind. Meanwhile, the health minister insists no strike date is locked in, calls the province's offer solid and competitive. She notes staff at 23 other homes took the same deal, urging CUP to let members vote. Union reps fire back that they've already shared all the details. Some centers like Ocean View are now warning families of a potential strike, April 13th at 7am, but they'll keep essential care running through managers and non-union teams, with tensions high, everyone's watching for a breakthrough to keep things steady for

1:03those who need it most. That's your update from Canada News Today, powered by AI, I'm Corey with The Story.