What 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 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 moreCUPE 951 members have once again contributed generously to this scholarship fund! These scholarships are open only to sons and daughters of active members of contributing locals* of the Canadian Union of Public Employees of the Greater Victoria area. The selection will be based on a combination of GPA/academic standing, 1 reference letter, and a 1 page informative letter. An…
Read moreNovember continues to be a busy month for our members! This week, Cheryl DeWolfe and Kara White were sworn in as delegates to the Victoria Labour Council. Across the Strait Doug Sprenger, Karen Dykes, Kirk Mercer, and Paul Totzke are attending the Lancaster “Bargaining in the Broader Public Sector” Conference.
Read moreLast month, Human Resources officially transitioned from uHire to UVic Careers, updating their hiring system for CUPE 951, CUPE 917, Exempt Support, Management Excluded and PEA positions. The system is easily accessed from any device and job seekers can store their resume in the system. If you are a supervisor involved in the hiring process you may have already received…
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