CUPE 951

A message from your Political Action Committee. Friends, In order to provide our members with an opportunity to make their decisions before the Provincial Election set for Saturday, October 24, the Political Action Committee, on behalf of the Local has partnered with the other on-campus unions and the undergraduate and graduate student societies to host an All-Candidates Forum on Post-secondary…

CUPE members are encouraged to honour the survivors of the residential school system by wearing orange shirts today September 30.

If you’re working during this pandemic, it’s essential that your employer takes additional health and safety precautions to limit exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19. This applies whether you are returning to the workplace, or you never left. The following provides general guidance and leading practices for CUPE members to consider as we continue to work through the time…

CUPE 951 members have once again contributed generously to this scholarship fund! These scholarships are open only to sons and daughters of active members of contributing locals* of the Canadian Union of Public Employees of the Greater Victoria area.   The selection will be based on a combination of GPA/academic standing, 1 reference letter, and a 1 page informative letter.…

See the link below for information in regards to improving & building your mental resiliency during COVID-19. The article will cover nine practices – and what they mean – for you to improve your mental resilience. Self-monitor Acceptance Build a schedule Physical distant, don’t social distance Be optimistic Remove toxic stressors from your life Improve your physical health Perform a…

Will a top up to full time wages apply during a work share?  [A previous version of this answer was incorrect. The following is based on more recent information on the Work Share program – our apologies.] No, the Federal Work Share program provides a portion of the lost wages based on Employment Insurance (EI) payment rates. If you work…