CUPE 951

Back on May 25, 2021 HR met with the Union to talk about the results of the employer-run survey on working remotely from home. This survey led to the creation of Remote Work Arrangements (RWA) guidelines which the Employer chose to make only on a part time basis. The Employer does not see these as affecting the terms and conditions…

Are you interested in volunteering your time to sit on the CUPE 951 Executive Board? The Education Committee Chair position is currently vacant. If you are interested, please reach out to a member of the Executive Board. As per the CUPE 951 By-Laws the EDUCATION COMMITTEE CHAIR will: Coordinate the activities of the Union’s Education Committee;•process registrations, travel and accommodation…

I have copied below the information directly from the University of Victoria website, https://www.uvic.ca/news/topics/notices/2021+notice-campus-closure-heat-advisory+notice. The University of Victoria will be closed Monday, June 28 due to extreme temperatures. People will not be required to work on campus or remotely except in limited situations and to maintain services necessary for the continued operation and safety of campus. Cancellations include online classes.…

Mark your calendar for the 2021 UALE Summer Institute for Union Women, which will be held online on August 5, 6, and 7, 2021.  Registration for this year’s online Summer School for Women Workers will be open soon.  For more information, please see the poster below and visit the UALE website.

CUPE BC members & their families are eligible to save on everyday purchases from hundreds of businesses. All you have to do is download a CUPE BC version of the ESM App to save on every purchases from hundreds of businesses, including national chain retailers, service and travel providers.  To get the ESM App, go to your app store (Google…

Congratulations to the following members who were acclaimed for the CUPE 951 Executive positions outlined below. All positions begin effective July 1, 2021. Kirk Mercer, President: 2 year term from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2023 Bo Love, Second Vice President: 2 year term from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2023 Laurie Whyte, Secretary: 2 year term from…