Nova Scotia Teachers Union

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**NSTU**

Nova Scotia Teachers Union
Founded	1895
Members	10,600
Country	Canada
Affiliation	Canadian Teachers' Federation
Key people	Mary-Lou Donnelly, President
Office location	Halifax, Nova Scotia
Website	http://www.nstu.ca

The Nova Scotia Teachers Union was organized in 1895-96 to unify and elevate the teaching profession in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. As the unified voice for the advocacy and support of all its members, the NSTU promotes and advances the teaching profession and quality public education. Members include some 9,700 public school teachers as well as approximately 900 Nova Scotia Community College faculty and professional support staff.

The NSTU serves as the primary advocate of its members by protecting and enhancing economic benefits, improving working conditions, supporting personal well being, keeping members informed and promoting opportunities to participate.