Your collective agreement sets out your rights and responsibilities at work.  If you have any questions about your treatment, please talk to your steward or a member of the executive.

• Collective agreement for HRM workers (unit 1)
• Collective agreement for Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service (unit 6)

Our bylaws set out the rules for how our local democratically elects our representatives, and how it is run.

• Download the bylaws (PDF)

Blue Cross Is The Benefits Provider For CUPE Local 108 Unit #1

Blue Cross

1-866-492-2583

Web Site Link:     BLUE CROSS

Plan administration is managed by Halifax Regional Municipality.

You should direct any questions to either Blue Cross or your H.R.M. benefits contact person. 

Please review the CUPE 108 group benefits re-enrollment newsletter for updated info regarding your benefits package. CUPE 108 2020 Benefit Re-enrolment Newsletter

Professional Counselling service is available off-site on a 24 hour basis for all Local 108 Members and their Families. The service is provided by Human Solutions (HRM).

For Counselling and Worklife Services Please Call: (902) 466-EFAP (3327) or 1-800-663-1142 for Unit #1.   Online contact can also be made with Human Solutions by visiting www.humansolutions.ca.

All calls are confidential.

Unit #1 members with questions may also call Dwayne Tattrie who is a member of the EFAP Committee for Unit #1. He would be happy to assist members and their families with regard to employee assistance matters. His number is: (902) 488-5457

Full-time CUPE 108 members are enrolled in the HRM Pension Plan.  For more information on your plan, forms, and a retirement calculator, visit the HRM pension plan website.  If you have questions or concerns about your pension, please talk to your steward or a member of the executive.

• Visit the HRM pension plan website 
• HRM Pension Plan – All Points Bulletin – 2020-1

*HRM Pension plan information session* 

Date: Wednesday April 8th, 2020

Time: 6pm

Location: Alderney gate Public Library, Helen Crieghton Room

HRMPP Info Session Memo – April 8, 2020 

Applications must be submitted on the Expression of Interest form for training. The completed forms should be submitted directly to Michelle Kelly, 11 Turner Drive via inter-office mail, faxed to Michelle Kelly at 902-490-6042 (all numbers have to be dialed). Completed forms can also be sent to tpwtraining@halifax.ca

• Download the Expression of Interest form (PDF)

Current Training Opportunities – Due January 28th: 

EOI 242 – Backhoe (Feb 3-7, 2020): (Tentative) – Valid Class 3 with air brakes required 

EOI 243 – Street Sweeper (Feb 24-28, 2020) (1): (Tentative) – Valid Class 3 with air brakes – Operating heavy equipment for 2 years required 

EOI 244 – Class 3 (March 9-27, 2020) : (Tentative) – Valid class 5 drivers license 

EOI 245 – Turf Tractor (April 14-17, 2020): (Tentative) – Valid class 5 drivers license 

EOI 246 – Condition 15 (April 27 – May 1, 2020): (Tentative) – Valid class 5 drivers license, no “N” on license