The federal government is investing more than $1.5 million in skilled trades training across Nova Scotia, aiming to address labour shortages in …
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By Lauren Phillips | The Coast What is moral injury, and who experiences it? Moral injury describes “the persistent suffering, including shame or …
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FeaturedPensions
Nova Scotia opens public pension plan to private-sector employers
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberPrivate-sector employers in Nova Scotia can now apply to join the Public Service Superannuation Plan (PSSP) under new regulations approved by the …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Nova Scotia launches funding program to improve safety in apple, blueberry harvests
Farmers in Nova Scotia’s apple and wild blueberry industries can now access funding to upgrade their harvesting equipment, with a focus on …
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CompensationFeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
Nova Scotia minimum wage set to rise to $16.50 by October
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNova Scotia is set to increase its minimum wage by $1.30 this year, marking the largest annual wage hike in the province’s …
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FeaturedRecruitmentRetention
Nova Scotia offers $100,000 grants to boost healthcare recruitment and retention
Communities across Nova Scotia can now apply for funding to attract and retain healthcare professionals as the province’s Office of Healthcare Professionals …
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Three hundred janitors employed by GDI Integrated Facility Services in the Halifax area could walk off the job next Monday if ongoing …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Nova Scotia school workers in contract talks feel ‘unheard and undervalued’ by province
By Lauren Phillips | The Coast New year, new deal? Not yet for roughly 5,000 school support staff in Nova Scotia. These are …
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An independent panel of senior Nova Scotia bureaucrats has been appointed to review the pay packages for members of the legislature. Speaker …
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Corporate CultureFeatured
Nova Scotia child protection workers facing heavy caseloads and moral distress: CCPA report
Nova Scotia’s child protection social workers are struggling under excessive caseloads, low wages, and inadequate support, according to a new report from …