Overview
- Renewed bargaining that stretched from Thursday evening into early Friday ended without a deal, and the strike continues.
- The province is urging a member vote on its package that includes 12–24% raises over four years, a 70% shift‑premium increase, a defined pension and retroactive pay.
- CUPE says the offer would leave many support staff at about $23 an hour by the contract’s end, well below the roughly $29 living wage estimated for Halifax, and it argues a vote is not required under its bargaining protocol.
- About 3,000 workers at roughly 32 homes are on strike, with two more homes expected to join next week and no further bargaining dates set.
- Families report fewer baths, more falls and meager meals as they step in to help residents, while the minister says daily provider reports show essential needs are being met.