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Union Representing NS Power Workers Submits 48-Hour Strike Notice
The union said about 800 workers could begin picket duty after rejecting a second tentative agreement and seeking strike authorization.
On Monday, July 27, 2026, IBEW Local 1928 filed a 48-hour strike notice with the Nova Scotia Labour Board, affecting about 800 electrical workers at Nova Scotia Power.
Friday's membership vote resulted in the rejection of a second tentative agreement, prompting the union to request formal strike authorization from the IBEW International Office.
While the IBEW represents 1,300 total electrical workers across the province, this specific dispute involves roughly 800 employees working for the province's largest utility provider.
Union leadership instructed members on Monday to prepare for picket duty, as the 48-hour countdown commences once the Labour Board acknowledges receipt of the notice.
Despite the looming strike deadline, the union indicated it will continue discussions with Nova Scotia Power throughout this process in hopes of reaching a negotiated agreement.