Welcome to Halifax County Local
Nova Scotia Teachers Union (NSTU)
With 84 school sites across the Halifax area and over 2,500 members, we are a dynamic and growing Local dedicated to supporting and empowering our members. Whether you're here to find resources, connect with others, or learn more about how we assist members, we’re glad you’ve joined us!
To our members... thank you for being a part of Halifax County Local.
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*IMPORTANT* Member Action Item: Update Your Email Address
Don't miss out on events, workshops, grant & bursary opportunities, meeting details, contract negotiation updates and more!
Please update the NSTU Member registry with your own personal GMail, Hotmail, etc.
(It CANNOT be HRCE, GNSPES, SEPNES or other employer based emails)
Current Check In
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Upcoming Events:
Caption The Meme! Competition
February: Caption The Memes - weekly
March: Semi-Finals (Top 4 from each week in Feb)
April: Championships
Frosty Friends Porter's Lake Social
February 6, 2026
Register ahead
Local President Nominations Open
Deadline Feb 16, 2026
Election March 25, 2026
Info and Nomination Form
Pregnancy, Adoption, Parental Leave
Information Session
February 24, 2026
Registration TBA
Important Dates
Jan 21 General Meeting
Jan 26 Hfx Co Conference Grant deadline
Jan 28 Article 60 Conference / Inservice Grant deadline
Jan 30 Article 60 Course Grant deadline
(Courses ending Oct 1 - Dec 31)
Feb 1 NSTU PDAF Grant / Huntley Internship deadline
Feb 9 - 13 Substitute Appreciation Week!
Feb 27 Deadline Cash For Class Reimbursements