A few members from the IDEA committee will be attending the October 7th 5pm screening of UNION at Cinecenta, a documentary about Christian Smalls who was laid off from an Amazon fulfillment centre and set about to create a union. For more info on the movie, please see here: Union – Cinecenta This viewing is being sponsored by our friends…
Read moreThis September 30th marks the fifth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This is a day to remember and honour the Indigenous children stolen from their families and communities and sent to residential schools and it is a day to stand in solidarity with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. It’s important that we all reflect on actions we can take…
Read moreOn June 21, for National Indigenous Peoples Day, we recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada. Were you aware that CUPE 951 successfully bargained to include language that allows Indigenous employees to take paid leave on National Indigenous People’s Day? If you have any questions, reach out to any Executive…
Read moreMay 25th-31st is National AccessAbility Week 2025, and the IDEA committee would like to highlight CUPE’s campaign “Not All Disabilities are Visible”, run by the Persons with Disabilities Committee. Learn more about disabilities and how invisible disabilities can create barriers for workers on this CUPE fact sheet: https://cupe.ca/sites/cupe/files/what_is_a_disability_fact_sheet_2.pdf Did you know CUPE offers a workshop on Disability and Ableism in the…
Read moreMarch 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…
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