More than 2000 CUPE members came together in Vancouver from Nov. 6 to 10 for CUPE’s 27th biennial national convention. Here are 10 reasons to celebrate. Together we: 1.)Elected a new national president – Mark Hancock. He is CUPE’s sixth national president and will provide strong leadership in the coming years. 2.)Took the leap! With a rally to show our…
Read moreHere is a PDF with all the detail on the upcoming seasonal December closures at the University of Victoria. CUPE951-Holiday-Guidelines
Read moreThursday, November 5 Mark Hancock elected CUPE National President Delegates to the 2015 national convention have elected Mark Hancock as their new national president. Hancock thanked members for their support. “To all of our members in every sector, I am so honoured to have the opportunity to be your national president and to work with all of you.” Hancock saluted…
Read moreSome of the things we are watching and thought we would bring to your attention. CUPE-Canadian-Library-Month International-Day-for-persons-with-disabilities International-Human-Rights-Day World-Aids-Day National-Remembrance
Read moreContract Ratification Meeting -Wednesday, October 14 – 12:00 to 12:30 or 1:00 to 1:30 Location: Cinecenta, Student Union Building All members are encouraged to attend one of the two contract ratification meetings on Wednesday. There will be a brief presentation walking members through the Articles where we have achieved improvements and then time for questions from the floor. There are…
Read moreCUPE stood in solidarity at vigils to honour the memories of missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls, and to call for action to end the epidemic of violence. More than 100 events took place across the country on October 4. The vigils were organized by Sisters in Spirit, a research and education project initiated by the Native Women’s…
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