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Over 2,200 long-term care workers now on strike across Nova Scotia

April 14, 2026
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Long-term care workers represented by CUPE at 24 homes across the province are now on strike, with more expected to follow in the coming days.

For picket line locations please visit: https://ltcc-ns.cupe.ca/

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