The following message was shared with all HRCE staff and families on Saturday, October 31, 2026. 

Families,

I am pleased to let you know that a tentative agreement has been reached with CUPE.

This means that job action has been averted at this time and there will be no disruption to student learning, support or programming. School will continue as usual on Monday, November 2.

This is positive news for our CUPE staff, our schools, our students and our families.

The tentative agreement, which is being recommended by CUPE, will remain confidential until members receive the details. In the coming weeks, members will have the opportunity to vote on the agreement.

I will continue to share new information as it becomes available through the next stage of this process.

Have a great weekend! 
 
Steve Gallagher 
Regional Executive Director 
Halifax Regional Centre for Education