Talks with province break down in N.S. long-term care strike, says union

A union representing striking long-term care workers in Nova Scotia says talks with the government have broken down and there are no other dates scheduled. CUPE accused the government on Wednesday of essentially repeating an offer that had been presented weeks ago. The Department of Seniors and Long-term Care did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The government earlier said it was pleased talks had resumed and that a fair deal, which included a proposal to address union concerns about their lowest-paid members, had been put forward. Unionized workers at long-term care homes acr…