Prevention of violence in the workplace – workshop

Workplace violence can take the form of physical aggression such as hitting, biting or kicking. Violence in the workplace also includes verbal threats, swearing, name calling and bullying. Violence is not part of your job and the repercussions for workers can be devastating, affecting their physical and mental health and job satisfaction. For employers, it means reduced productivity and increased…

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Resolutions going to Convention 2016

Here are some resolutions being put forward by our own executive team at CUPE951 – In its simplest terms, a resolution seeks to introduce language, policies and procedures that benefit everyone – not just our own union members but helps shape the future of public policy. Resolutions  to be introduced at Convention 2016 And here is the resolution in Power-point…

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CUPE’s work on public wastewater treatment in the Capital Regional District

I am writing to you today to update you on CUPE’s work on public wastewater treatment in the Capital Regional District and to seek your help as the second phase of public consultation gets underway.   The CRD wastewater treatment project has been more than ten years in the making. CUPE has been involved from the beginning, with a goal…

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