Hi friends, You might remember my email in late August about the Pacific Blue Cross board elections—great news, we won! Jatinder Bir, Lori Mayhew, and Aaron Sumexheltza were all elected, ensuring the board will keep workers’ interests at the forefront. Thanks to everyone who helped share the message—and secure this win. we reached 16,000 CUPE members, showing how strong we…
Read moreOn August 1, 1834, the Slavery Abolition Act came into effect after being passed by the British Parliament. The Act began the legal abolition of slavery that impacted people of African descent who were enslaved in British colonies, including Canada. In 2021, Members of the Canadian Parliament voted unanimously to officially recognize August 1st as Emancipation Day in Canada. CUPE…
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Disability Pride Month is a time to highlight and celebrate the contributions people with disabilities make to our Union. Since not all disabilities are visible, we encourage everyone to use this month as an opportunity to educate yourself on ableism and how to eliminate it from our workplaces.
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On June 21, for National Indigenous Peoples Day, we recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada. Were you aware that CUPE 951 successfully bargained to include language (24.23) that allows Indigenous employees to take paid leave on National Indigenous People’s Day? If you have any questions, reach out to any…
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Dear CUPE 951 Member, We need your help this week. CUPE members have fought hard for our extended health benefits, which we access through our benefits provider, Pacific Blue Cross. Right now, Pacific Blue Cross (PBC) members can vote to elect new directors to the PBC Board. As plan members, the health and well-being of you and your family are…
Read moreThe CUPE Vancouver Island District Council has recently announced an upcoming Leadership Conference, taking place from July 24-27, 2024, at Vancouver Island University (VIU)! Your Executive has passed a motion to send up to 4 members to attend this Leadership Conference, with the intention of having one person attend each “bundle”. To put your name forward for consideration, please email…
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