Annapolis Valley Labour Council

06/02/2026

Please find attached a poster for the upcoming Annual General Meeting of the Annapolis Valley and District Labour Council, taking place on June 22, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at 362 Main Street, Kentville, or virtually via Zoom.

All officer positions are up for election. If you are interested in putting your name forward and would like more information about the responsibilities of a position, or if you are unable to attend the meeting in person or virtually but still wish to run, please contact Leslie at [email protected].

At a time when libraries and other vital public services are facing significant cuts, and when there is an ongoing refusal to meet legal obligations to bargain collectively, it is more important than ever to come together in support of our communities, public institutions, and workers’ rights.

If you belong to an affiliated union, I encourage you to join the Annapolis Valley and District Labour Council and take part in this important work.

05/31/2026

Nova Scotia workers deserve better!
Come out and be part of the discussion!

05/31/2026

Despite one of the coldest Saturdays in May a hardy group of union activist including Melissa Marsman, president of the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour walked the parade passing out treats and engaging parade goers under the umbrella of the Annapolis Valley Labour Council .

A sincere thank you to all who participated and fingers crossed for warmer weather and even bigger crowds for Apple Blossom 2027!

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05/30/2026

Happy Apple Blossom!

The sun is shining and it's a great day for a parade!
We will be lining up at the Kentville Research
Centre.
If you are driving the roads close at 12, get there early. If you are on foot join us anytime before 1 or along the parade route.

Bring your union pride and hope to see you there.

Dear Union Friends and Allies,
The Annapolis Valley Labour Council, invites you to join our labour contingent in this year’s Apple Blossom Grand Street Parade on Saturday, May 30th in Kentville, Nova Scotia.
The AVLC is bringing together workers, activists, and community allies to march side by side—demonstrating our shared strength, solidarity, and pride in the labour movement.
Parade Details:
• Date: Saturday, May 30
• Line-up Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM
• Start Location: Kentville Research Station (32 Main St., Kentville)
• Parade Start Time: 1:00 PM
Following the parade, we invite you to join us for refreshments at the Labour Council Office, located at 362 Main St., Kentville.
Bring your union flags and banners and let’s show the Valley that the Nova Scotia labour movement is united!
Please RSVP at [email protected]

05/20/2026

The 2026 Apple Blossom Grand Street Parade is fast approaching.

Join the Annapolis Valley Labour Council on Saturday, May 30th and walk in strength and solidarity with unions across Nova Scotia. Unions are currently under attack from both our federal and provincial governments as well as the private sector.

Nova Scotia CUPE long-term care workers have been on strike since April 13 to protest poverty-level wages and chronic under-staffing. These essential healthcare workers deserve respect, safe working conditions, and a fair deal

Prime Minister Mark Carney's comprehensive expenditure review has left many Nova Scotia federal unionized workers facing job cuts and uncertainty.

An attack on one union is an attack on all. Bring your families, friends, flags, and signs and walk in resolute solidarity.

Dear Union Friends and Allies,
The Annapolis Valley Labour Council, invites you to join our labour contingent in this year’s Apple Blossom Grand Street Parade on Saturday, May 30th in Kentville, Nova Scotia.
The AVLC is bringing together workers, activists, and community allies to march side by side—demonstrating our shared strength, solidarity, and pride in the labour movement.
Parade Details:
• Date: Saturday, May 30
• Line-up Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM
• Start Location: Kentville Research Station (32 Main St., Kentville)
• Parade Start Time: 1:00 PM
Following the parade, we invite you to join us for refreshments at the Labour Council Office, located at 362 Main St., Kentville.
Bring your union flags and banners and let’s show the Valley that the Nova Scotia labour movement is united!
Please RSVP at [email protected]

05/03/2026

Dear Union Friends and Allies,
The Annapolis Valley Labour Council, invites you to join our labour contingent in this year’s Apple Blossom Grand Street Parade on Saturday, May 30th in Kentville, Nova Scotia.
The AVLC is bringing together workers, activists, and community allies to march side by side—demonstrating our shared strength, solidarity, and pride in the labour movement.
Parade Details:
• Date: Saturday, May 30
• Line-up Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM
• Start Location: Kentville Research Station (32 Main St., Kentville)
• Parade Start Time: 1:00 PM
Following the parade, we invite you to join us for refreshments at the Labour Council Office, located at 362 Main St., Kentville.
Bring your union flags and banners and let’s show the Valley that the Nova Scotia labour movement is united!
Please RSVP at [email protected]

04/28/2026

Thank you to all who came out to observe the National Day of Mourning in Kentville today.

Thank you to our guest speakers, Melissa Marsman, president, Nova Scotia Federation of Labour, Mayor Andrew Zebian - Town of Kentville, and MLA Julia Vanexan - Kings-South.

A special thank you to Nicole Beck who shared her personal story about how a workplace fatality impacted her and her families lives.

We can and must do more to prevent workplace deaths, injuries and illnesses.

As we grieve for those lost we commit to fighting for the living.

04/23/2026

Please Note the Annapolis Valley Event Starts at 3pm

Next Tuesday, April 28, is the National Day of Mourning, honouring workers who have died or been seriously injured because of their work.

Ceremonies will be taking place at:

Halifax - Nova Scotia Legislature (Province House) outside grounds at 11:00am.

Annapolis Valley - Kentville Memorial Park at the Workers’ Memorial Stone Monument from 3:00pm to 4:00pm.

Cape Breton - Ashby Legion, 35 State Street, Sydney from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

Pictou - Trenton Park, 119 Park Road, Trenton at 6:00pm.

Annapolis Valley Labour Council Cape Breton District Labour Council

04/23/2026

PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN TIME!!
The event will start at 3 PM !!!