Hard to believe it has been 25 years since 14 women were senselessly gunned down in Montreal. To mark the 25th anniversary of this sombre event, PSAC along with other local organizations, will be hosting a candlelight vigil in Holland Point Park on Dallas Road where a permanent memorial will be erected. The event starts at 4 pm. From…
Read moreAs members of Vancouver Island District Council (VIDC), our local regularly contributes to the charity drives they organize. For the December meeting VIDC is coordinating a warm clothing drive for various organizations that support the homeless across Vancouver Island. Kathy Mercer (Library – Tech Services) has offered to collect items on behalf of the local to take to the December…
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 moreCUPE 951 members Pat Shade, Cathy Henderson, and Jeta Rugova-Plakolli took part in the Plasma Car Race to support the United Way last week! Here’s some photos from the event:
Read moreLast year, two students from Nigeria who were studying in Regina were deported for working for two weeks at Walmart in contravention to their study permits. Deportation seemed very excessive given the circumstances. The women were denied a right to education and had to return to dangerous circumstances in their home country. CUPE President Paul Moist wrote a letter to…
Read moreCome out and show your support for an affordable public childcare system – everyone is welcome at this event, please bring babies if you have them, and feel free to make your own signs. Speakers will include Sharon Gregson – Coalition of Childcare Advocates of BC Stephanie Smith – BCGEU President and more! Facebook Event page: Stroller Brigade for $10…
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