The NSCAD Strike ended on March 20, 2026. Members elected to go to First Contract Arbitration.
First contract arbitration is a legal process available under Nova Scotia labour law. When a union and employer are unable to reach a first collective agreement through bargaining, members can vote to allow the remaining outstanding issues to be decided by an independent arbitrator. An arbitrator ultimately has the power to impose the terms of a first collective agreement.
The arbitration decision has not yet been released.