Ottawa, ON – Canada’s largest union is welcoming today’s announcement of a long over-due national public inquiry into murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls. The Canadian Union of Public Employees is calling the inquiry a vital step on the path to reconciliation, and hopes it lead to real action on stopping violence against First Nations, Inuit and Metis women…
Read moreIntroduction to Stewarding What does a CUPE steward do? If you are a new steward and want to learn how to help CUPE members solve workplace problems, this introductory workshop is for you! In this workshop you will learn the role of the steward, investigating workplace problems, CUPE’s structure, filing a grievance, meeting with management, and dealing with workplace complaints.…
Read moreNational Study on Balancing Work, Family and Caregiving Sisters and Brothers, Please forward this important survey to the members of your Local. Caregiving is especially taxing when you are also engaged in paid employment. It becomes a balancing act that often results in higher levels of work-life conflict, as well as emotional and physical strain. CUPE advocates for a healthy…
Read moreWhat is social media? Social media is a rapidly changing area. Today common examples of social media include blogs, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, email, chat rooms and YouTube. Think of how often you use online tools throughout your day. Are you using them at work as well? Use of social media has many benefits and can contribute to productivity. However, we must…
Read moreDid you know that you can use Lynda.com for free right now with your netlink ID? There’s still a few months to give it a try: UVic is offering unlimited access to current faculty and staff who have an active Netlink ID, for personal or professional development for a 1-year trial, [that commenced] May 2015. lynda.com is an on-line inventory…
Read moreAnother couple of good reads to see your union working for you. Constitutional amendments PDF Format – constitutional-amend-adopted-2015_national Adopted Resolutions – PDF Format – resolutions-ad-2015_convention
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