Two members of the executive board have had to step aside for personal reasons. There will be an election at the next general meeting (September 30, 2015) to fill these positions as well as the still vacant trustee position.
Read moreDo you have a son or daughter attending a post-secondary institution this year? The deadline for applications is September 30th. Details and links to the current application form are available at: https://www.cupe951.ca/links-resources/cupe-scholarships/
Read moreMessage from the President As summer term winds down, I hope you have had a chance to enjoy the beautiful weather. I have had the pleasure to start representing the local around campus, and even had a chance to join in on some local health & safety committees. It has been a great joy to meet all the faces that…
Read moreThe report for 2014 – 2015 is now available on the CUPE National website.
Read moreAt this year’s CUPE National convention the Grace Hartman Award, the National Disability Rights Activism Award and the Ed Blackman Worker of Colour Award will all be given out. Your chance to nominate someone to receive one of these awards ends August 5, 2015. The nomination forms can be found at the following links: http://cupe.ca/sites/cupe/files/en_grace_hartman_award_2015.pdf http://cupe.ca/sites/cupe/files/en_disability_form_2015_0.pdf http://cupe.ca/sites/cupe/files/en_ed_blackman_award_2015.pdf
Read moreTo CUPE 951 Members, It’s been a while since we issued a formal update on bargaining so this one’s a little lengthy yet definitely worth reading … UVIC employee and student groups met this week to discuss the status of contract bargaining, increased costs of residence housing and tuition, underfunding of post-secondary institutions and the upcoming federal election. Student /…
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