Over the past thirty years, tuition fees for university undergraduates in Canada have doubled, even after accounting for inflation. Other compulsory fees have also increased. College students are seeing a similar rise in tuition and fees. We need urgent action to address the high costs of post-secondary education. Don’t fall for these common excuses as to why the rising price…
Read moreFor the upcoming municipal elections, your Union and the Victoria Labour Council (of which we are a member) have endorsed qualified candidates who will work for you. You may have got a card from CUPE and/or the VLC in the mail. You can also follow us on Facebook to stay up to date on endorsements and election information. FYI: Many…
Read moreGet involved with making change in 2018! The Victoria Chapter of Women’s March Canada has organized a Symposium to commemorate six months after the 2018 Women’s March, held at UVic on Saturday, July 21st, 2018. Find more information here: WMV-Symposium-Poster
Read moreHuman Resources is offering a new course which may be of interest to CUPE 951 Members. Legal Checkup 2 hour instructor-led seminar for faculty & staff. Free. April 12, 2018. Overview In the event of serious illness or death, you want your wishes regarding the disposal of assets and health decisions to be respected. This is where legal affairs planning…
Read moreHREI started the year very productively – on January 17 we sponsored a protocol gathering which saw close to 30 people participate and enjoy food, information and mingling for the one hour noon event. Deb George, the Cultural Protocol Liaison from the First Peoples House spoke to us about the traditional history of the land the protocol of the Lekwungen…
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