Last updated October 26, 2026. This page is reviewed and updated every two weeks.
Upcoming union events
We do our best to list upcoming union meetings, conferences, education sessions and community events in Nova Scotia. Check with the event organizer before travelling, as dates and locations may change.
Some meetings and courses are limited to members of a particular union or local. Check eligibility and registration deadlines with the organizer before making plans.
NSTU retirement seminars
Now to December 9, 2026, locations across Nova Scotia
The NSTU is offering two-day retirement seminars in Amherst, Yarmouth, Sydney, Port Hawkesbury, Halifax, Kentville and Bridgewater. They are open to teachers within five years of retirement. Registration went through employers and closed September 28. Check with the NSTU about any remaining places. View the schedule
NSGEU Steward Orientation
October 28, 2026, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Dartmouth
Workshop on the steward’s role as organizer, educator, communicator, leader and listener. Held at the NSGEU Dartmouth Office, 255 John Savage Avenue. View event details
PSAC strike vote session details posted
October 28, 2026
PSAC will post dates, locations and registration details for its strike information and voting sessions for members in the PA, TC and EB groups. Read PSAC’s strike vote announcement
NSGEU Board of Directors
October 29 and 30, 2026, Dartmouth
Regular two-day meeting of the NSGEU Board of Directors at the NSGEU Dartmouth Office, 255 John Savage Avenue.
Day one details | Day two details
Domestic Violence is a Workplace Issue (NSGEU workshop)
November 6, 2026, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Dartmouth
Repeat of the one day workshop on domestic violence and its effects in the workplace, at the NSGEU Dartmouth Office, 255 John Savage Avenue. View event details
NSHEPP Pre-Retirement Seminar for Metro regions
November 7, 2026, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dartmouth
Retirement planning seminar for Metro region members in the Nova Scotia Health Employees’ Pension Plan, at the NSGEU Dartmouth Office, 255 John Savage Avenue. View event details
CUPE health and safety workshops
November 7 and 8, 2026, Dartmouth, Yarmouth, New Glasgow and Membertou
An introduction to health and safety is offered November 7, followed by Basics of Incident Investigations on November 8. View the CUPE Nova Scotia workshop calendar
PSAC Anti-Harassment and Respectful Workplaces
November 7 and 8, 2026, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Halifax area
This course helps members identify harassment and bullying and work toward more respectful workplaces. The application deadline is October 30. View course details and apply
Nurse Practitioner Week and Perioperative Nurses’ Week
November 8 to 14, 2026
Two awareness weeks recognizing nurse practitioners and perioperative nurses. View the NSNU events calendar
PSAC Halifax and Area Human Rights Committee event
November 9, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Dartmouth or Zoom
Guest speaker Stacey Gomez, executive director of the Centre for Migrant Worker Rights Nova Scotia. Held at the PSAC Regional Office, 172 Garland Avenue. View event details
Remembrance Day
November 11, 2026
A day to honour those who served and those who died in service to Canada. Many union offices will be closed. Check with your local Legion branch for ceremony times.
PSAC Nova Scotia Area Council 1 Annual General Meeting
November 12, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Dartmouth
The annual general meeting takes place at the PSAC Regional Office, 172 Garland Avenue. View meeting details
NSNU Board of Directors meeting
November 13, 2026, 8:30 a.m., Dartmouth
Regular meeting of the Nova Scotia Nurses’ Union Board of Directors. View the NSNU calendar
NSGEU Local 195 meeting and social event
November 14, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Digby
NSGEU Local 195 is holding a meeting and social event at Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa, 103 Shore Road. View event details
PSAC strike votes
November 16, 2026, to January 22, 2027
About 120,000 federal public service workers in the PA, TC and EB groups will vote on strike action. Members will get voting details by email from PSAC. View the PSAC announcement
CUPE Atlantic Weeklong School
November 15 to 20, 2026, White Point Beach Resort, Hunts Point
A week of union education with streams in health and safety, steward skills and local leadership. Members from Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador receive registration priority. Confirm whether places are still available with CUPE Atlantic Education before applying. View the program and register
NSGEU Local Officer Training
November 16, 2026, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dartmouth
NSGEU is holding local-officer training at its Dartmouth office, 255 John Savage Avenue. View training details
PSAC Canada Labour Code Part II
November 21 and 22, 2026, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Halifax
Training for health and safety committee members and others interested in federally regulated workplaces. The application deadline is November 13. View course details and apply
CUPE National Sector Council Conference
November 23 to 26, 2026, Halifax
CUPE’s national sector council conference comes to Halifax. Registration is open. View conference details and register
PSAC Halifax Young Workers Committee meeting
November 24, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Dartmouth or Zoom
Open to PSAC members aged 35 and under. Registration is required for in-person and virtual attendance. View meeting details and register
PSAC Annapolis Valley Regional Women’s Committee meeting
November 25, 2026, 6 p.m., Kentville or Zoom
All PSAC women in the Valley are welcome to attend at the Annapolis Valley Labour Council office, 362 Main Street, or by Zoom. View meeting details and register
NSGEU Board of Directors
November 27 and 28, 2026, Dartmouth
Regular two-day meeting of the NSGEU Board of Directors at the NSGEU Dartmouth Office, 255 John Savage Avenue.
Day one details | Day two details
CUPE health and safety workshops
November 28 and 29, 2026, Dartmouth, Yarmouth, New Glasgow and Membertou
November 28 sessions cover making health and safety committees work, recommendations and note-taking. Violence Prevention is offered on November 29. View the CUPE Nova Scotia workshop calendar
PSSP Pre-Retirement Seminar for Metro regions
December 5, 2026, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dartmouth
Retirement planning seminar for Metro region members in the Public Service Superannuation Plan, at the NSGEU Dartmouth Office, 255 John Savage Avenue. View event details
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
December 6, 2026
Marks the 1989 murder of 14 women at École Polytechnique in Montréal. Unions and labour councils hold vigils across Nova Scotia. Check with your local labour council for times and places. View the NSNU calendar
CUPE anti-racism and anti-harassment workshops
December 5, 2026, Dartmouth, Yarmouth, New Glasgow and Membertou
Two CUPE workshops are listed for the same day. Introduction to Anti-Racist CUPE looks at anti-racist practice, inclusion and solidarity, and Anti-Harassment and Bystander Training covers harassment, discrimination and how to step in safely. Times are not posted yet. View the CUPE Nova Scotia workshop calendar
CUPE executive teamwork workshops
December 12, 2026, Dartmouth, Yarmouth and New Glasgow
CUPE is offering Leading as a Team and Conflict-Ready Executives workshops for local leadership teams. Times and registration details are posted in the provincial education calendar. View the CUPE Nova Scotia workshop calendar
NSNU Board of Directors meeting
January 22, 2027, 8:30 a.m., Dartmouth
First NSNU Board of Directors meeting of 2027. View the NSNU calendar
NSGEU Board of Directors
January 22 and 23, 2027, Dartmouth
Regular two-day meeting of the NSGEU Board of Directors at the NSGEU Dartmouth Office, 255 John Savage Avenue.
Day one details | Day two details
PSAC Annapolis Valley Regional Women’s Committee annual general meeting
January 27, 2027, 6 p.m., Kentville or Zoom
PSAC women in the Valley are welcome at the Annapolis Valley Labour Council office, 362 Main Street, or by Zoom. View meeting details
United Steelworkers National Policy Conference
February 23 to 26, 2027, Montreal
Steelworkers from across the country, including District 6 in Atlantic Canada, meet to debate and set union policy. NextGen, federally regulated workers and Wood Council events run the day before. View conference details
NSGEU local and regional meetings
Ongoing
NSGEU posts local and regional council meetings most weeks, in person, virtually and in hybrid formats. Members should check the calendar for their own local. View the NSGEU events calendar
Send in an event
Union locals, labour councils and community organizations may submit events for consideration. Please include the event title, date and start time, community and location, organizer’s name, and a link to confirm the details.
Send event details to:
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