Black History Month

This February CUPE 951 proudly celebrates Black History Month and would like to share some of the important work being done around our campus and beyond. Since May of 2023 the Scarborough Charter Steering Committee has been working to integrate the principles from the Scarborough Charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion in Canadian Higher Education. The UVSS supports Black…

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International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day

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…

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Victoria Pride Parade 2023

951 members Kirk Mercer, Page DeWolfe, Susie Dancer, Stephen Leckie, and recent retiree Ted Godwin joined the Victoria Labour Council with the BC Ferries and Marine Workers Union float the MV Queen of Solidarity (captained by Vikki Smudge) and close to 100 members from several other unions including other CUPE Members from Vancouver Island District Council and Nanaimo Duncan District…

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