Handbooks, Pamphlets and Guides

The NSTU produces many handbooks, pamphlets and guides for its members which are available to download and/or view.

The NSTU

Making Meetings Work • English

NSTU Guide to Parliamentary Procedure • English

NSTU Representative Handbook • English | French

Policy Procedures • English

Professional Committee: Code of Ethics • English

Resolutions Procedures: Annual Council 2025 • English

Communications

NSTU Guide to Political Engagement 2024 • English | French

Early Career

Handbook for Early Career Teachers • English | French

Substitute Teaching in Nova Scotia: Popular Questions • English | French

Member Services

Counselling Services • English

Early Intervention Program for Teachers • English | French

Early Intervention Program: FAQ • English

Employment Insurance for NSTU Members • English | French

Deferred Salary Leave Plan Guide for NSTU Members • English | French

Pregnancy, Parental & Adoption Leave Guide for NSTU Members • English | French

Retirement and the Teachers' Pension Plan • English | French

Substitute Teaching in Nova Scotia: Popular Questions • English | French

Teachers' Rights in Nova Scotia • English | French

The Teacher's Guide to Disability Benefits • English

Term Teaching in Nova Scotia: Popular Questions • English | French

Workplace Health & Safety: Know Your Rights • English | French

Professional Development

Helping NSTU Members Deal with Sexual Orientation Issues: Q&A • English | French

John Huntley Internship Program • English | French

NSTU Services Inclusive of Sexual Minorities • English | French

Parent-Teacher Conferences • English | French

Professional Association Handbook • English | French

Study Tips • English | French

Other

Labour History:  A Unit of Study on "Unions in Nova Scotia" • English