When you attend a general meeting, you will notice the rules of order we use to move the meeting forward. We have an agenda to follow and there are set rules for how and when that agenda may be modified. These can be found in our Bylaws, and are pretty standard as meetings go. As you attend more meetings, you…
Read moreThank you to all who attended our General Meeting on May 24, 2023, and to all who stood for (re)election! Welcome to our new and returning executive members! The Communication Chair (to 2024), and Trustee (to 2024) positions both remain vacant. There will be a byelection at the General Meeting on June 21, 2023. If you are interested in either…
Read moreDespite the acronym, this day is not about small folk who live in the Shire; May 17th is the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. The date of May 17 was specifically chosen to commemorate the World Health Organization’s decision in 1990 to declassify homosexuality as a mental disorder. It is a global campaign aimed at raising awareness about…
Read moreFor some silly reason, I have signed up for the 2023 Great Cycle Challenge again and will be riding this August to fight kids’ cancer! My goal is to pedal 800 km throughout the month… It will not be easy, and it will take over my weekends and my life. Hmmm, I probably should have thought a bit more about…
Read moreThe elections, outlined below, will be taking place in person at the Clearihue Building Room C108 on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. President—incumbent: Kirk Mercer : Election Materials Second Vice President—incumbent: Amy Issel : Election Materials Secretary—incumbent: Laurie Whyte Education Chair—incumbent: Nykita Downie Member at Large—incumbent: Teresa Dixon Trustee 3 year term – incumbent: Susie Dancer All positions are 2 year…
Read moreWe would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to our wonderful Head Steward Barbara Gordon as she prepares to retire from the University. Barbara has spent countless hours over the years supporting our members and advocating for their rights. She will be greatly missed at CUPE 951, and we wish her the very best as she embarks…
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