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HALIFAX- Unifor members at Parkland Truro, Parkland Cape Breton, and Martha’s Place Antigonish retirement homes in Nova Scotia will be in a legal strike position as of April 16, after a No Board Report was issued by the Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration on Tuesday.
“Workers have spoken clearly, they need a deal that reflects the value of their work and keeps pace with standards in long-term care,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “Unifor stands firmly behind these members as they fight for the respect and compensation they deserve.”
Key issues include significant wage gaps with long-term care counterparts in the NS Health Authority, lack of shift and weekend premiums, and slow progression through pay scales.
The union has submitted bargaining proposals aimed to lift the lowest-paid classifications and bring other roles in line with industry benchmarks.
“Our members are united and prepared to take the next steps, if necessary,” said Atlantic Regional Director Jennifer Murray. “They have been clear about what needs to change, and we remain committed to achieving a fair agreement that reflects their contributions.”
Unifor members across the three retirement homes have already delivered strong strike mandates, signaling their readiness to take action if a fair deal cannot be reached. The union remains hopeful that Shannex will return to the table with meaningful improvements that address workers’ priorities.
Unifor represents around 90 retirement home workers at these locations that provide care to seniors 24/7.
