The labour movement has been a proud champion of LGBT+ rights for decades and we know that visible signs of union pride are extremely important. The more unions that assist members in creating a visible presence at picnics, marches and parades the better!! On July 10, the Victoria Labour Council will join with local affiliates in the Victoria Pride parade…
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Thanks so much to everyone that attended the CUPE 951 BBQ yesterday. We hope you enjoyed the food and entertainment, and it was great to see the interest shown at our committee tables. A special thanks to those of you that took the opportunity to get involved in future committee work. We are pleased to announce the winners of our…
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June 29th is almost upon us – and that is the day of the 1st Annual CUPE 951 Summer BBQ and Info Fest – Featuring a protein drive (see photo at right) Music by recording artist Sean McCool of “The Soul Shakers” and Barkley Sound (and former lead guitar player and singer for Doc and the Do Wops) with a…
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The Health and Safety Learning Series will give participants a wide range of knowledge and skills related to workplace health and safety. After the nine-hour introductory workshop, participants can take any of the three-hour workshop modules in the three sections outlined below. To receive a certificate, participants need to complete the introduction workshop, all four skills workshops, at least three…
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“The University of Victoria is developing a new policy on preventing and responding to sexualized violence in its commitment to provide students, faculty and staff with a safe, supportive and respectful environment to live, work and learn. While UVic has policies, programs and resources that include education and prevention, support for survivors and those who have experienced sexualized violence, and…
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Following the shocking massacre of 50 people at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, by a lone gunman on June 12, who also injured 53 more people that day, Mark Hancock, national president of CUPE, is speaking out on behalf of CUPE members to condemn violence in all its forms. “Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family and…
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