CUPE 951

If you are still required to physically attend work at the University, please see this document: Right to Refuse Unsafe Work

As of March 20, the CUPE 951 offices will be operated remotely. In this past week, we have done our best to maintain social distancing and avoid face to face contact, our Executive Assistant and Chief Steward have been working remotely. With the recent events leading up to today with a positive COVID – 19 case on campus and the…

CUPE 951 is recommending we follow the provinces directive that all elderly members or those with underlying medical conditions should stay at home. Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: “We continue to remind people to please…

As we have been receiving many questions about working from home, we would like to let our members know that there no restrictions in the CUPE 951 collective agreement to prevent working from home. As well, anyone who is directed to work from home is covered under WorkSafeBC for the tasks and activities that they are expected to perform while…

Elections for the following positions will be held in May: First Vice President Treasurer Chief Steward Communications Chair Member at Large If you wish to nominate someone for one of these positions, please use this form: Elections Nomination Form  

The Union has been in consultation with UVic since February 4th to stay up to date with information for staff around COVID-19. We ask that you check the UVic website daily under the bright green COVID-19 button on the upper left side of the home page. Through the link Faculty and staff FAQs, you will find all relevant information on…