On June 21, for National Indigenous Peoples Day, we recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada. Were you aware that CUPE 951 successfully bargained to include language (24.23) that allows Indigenous employees to take paid leave on National Indigenous People’s Day? If you have any questions, reach out to any…
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Dear CUPE 951 Member, We need your help this week. CUPE members have fought hard for our extended health benefits, which we access through our benefits provider, Pacific Blue Cross. Right now, Pacific Blue Cross (PBC) members can vote to elect new directors to the PBC Board. As plan members, the health and well-being of you and your family are…
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Today and every day, CUPE celebrates women’s union activism. CUPE women have always been at the forefront of the fight for gender justice. At the bargaining table, through political action and on the picket lines, women are showing leadership and building solidarity. We are using our collective power to fight for stronger public services, fair wages, and better working conditions. Women are…
Read moreHelp spread the word about 9-8-8, the new national suicide crisis helpline. This life-saving service provides support by phone or text to people in every province and territory across Canada, 24/7 and 365 days a year. Suicide & crisis affect people of all ages and backgrounds. Further information about 9-8-8 can be found online at https://988.ca/
Read morePeerNetBC will be hosting a virtual gathering for Staff and Faculty at UVic on July 18th, 2023 at 130pm. This gathering will facilitate discussion about the repainting of the current rainbow crosswalk, your experiences as a 2SLGBTQIA+ staff and/or faculty and what ideas you might have for meaningful support UVic can provide. Visit the following link for more information and…
Read moreThank you to all who attended our General Meeting on May 24, 2023, and to all who stood for (re)election! Welcome to our new and returning executive members! The Communication Chair (to 2024), and Trustee (to 2024) positions both remain vacant. There will be a byelection at the General Meeting on June 21, 2023. If you are interested in either…
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