March 8th marks this year’s International Women’s Day, with the theme “Accelerate Action”. Around town, visit the International Women’s Fair on March 8th and 9th at Oakland’s Community Association or have brunch on March 8th with the Victoria Labour Council from 10:30-12:00, with an event at the Ambrosia Centre afterwards. On a heavier note, attacks on the human rights of women…
Read moreCampus Holiday Closure: December 25 , 2024 – January 1, 2025 Guidelines for CUPE 917 and 951 staff Working During the Holiday Closure The University will be closed from, December 25, 2024 up to and including January 1, 2025. The three days leave of absence with pay are December 27, 30 and 31. Individuals who may be required to work…
Read moreWe are very happy to share with you information on an Oak Bay Gordon Head All-Candidates Forum webinar Oct 6, 2024. 1:30 pm till 3pm via Zoom. You can register using the QR code on the below flyer or visit pea.org/2024debate This will be a good opportunity to hear how these candidates respond to questions about the community and Post…
Read moreSeptember 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Thisday is also known as Orange Shirt Day, the namebeing used from a story shared by Phyllis Webstad of the the Stswecem’cXget’tem First Nation. This is a day to remember and honour the Indigenous childrenstolen from their families and communities and sent to residential schools andit is a day to stand in solidarity…
Read moreHi 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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