We 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…
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…
Read moreThe elections, outlined below, will be taking place in person at the David Turpin Building A104 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm on Wednesday May 29th, 2024. First Vice President-incumbent: Page DeWolfe Head Steward-incumbent: Stephen Leckie Treasurer-incumbent: Michael Rheault Communications Chair-incumbent: Ranbir Prihar Member at Large—incumbent: Erica Burns Trustee-incumbent: Jessica Fox All positions are 2 year terms except for the 3…
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