CUPE Talk In The Atlantic – This Week’s Episode

This week, Chris and Nick dive into a packed lineup of labour news and conversations shaping the Atlantic region and beyond. From the upcoming PSAC Rally to the wave of CUPE conventions happening across the Atlantic, the hosts break down what workers need to know and why these moments matter.

They’re joined by an incredible slate of guests:

• Mohammad Akbar – Ottawa CUPE District Council
• Amélie Cormier – President of CUPE 4848 & CUPE National Young Worker Representative for New Brunswick
• Mariful & Baolinh – CUPE 1281, with an important update from their local
• Maria Lansing – Talking all things Health & Safety, and why it’s front and centre for workers right now

Plus, Chris and Nick explore a variety of issues affecting public‑sector workers, union members, and communities across the Atlantic.

It’s a full episode of solidarity, insight, and worker‑powered conversation.

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CUPE Talk In The Maritimes celebrates one year on the air!

This special anniversary episode opens with our brand‑new intro and brings together voices from across the labour movement to mark the milestone.

We’re joined by CUPE Saskatchewan President Kent Peterson, followed by a powerful Presidents’ Roundtable featuring your CUPE Atlantic leaders:

• Iris Lloyd (CUPE NB)

• Ashley Clark (CUPE PEI)

• Alan Linkletter (CUPE NS)

• Sherry Hillier (CUPE NL)

CLC Senior Economist D.T. Cochrane breaks down the challenges workers are facing today and explains why strong, stable, good jobs are essential for our communities and our economy.

Chris and Nicholas reflect on the origins of CUPE Talk, the idea behind the show, and the mission that continues to guide it. The episode also includes a message from the Canadian Labour Congress to mark the occasion.

Thank you for a full year of solidarity, stories, and worker‑powered conversations. Onward.

On today’s episode of CUPE Talk In The Maritimes, we had a full agenda covering updates from PSAC Atlantic, CUPE Nova Scotia, CUPE New Brunswick, CUPE 2745, and YUFA, highlighting key developments, current challenges, and major actions happening across each of these unions.