The life of former B.C. premier Dave Barrett will be honoured with a public state memorial service in Victoria on Saturday, March 3. Barrett, who led the province’s first New Democratic Party government, died on Feb. 2 at the age of 87. The service will be held at the Farquhar Auditorium at the University of Victoria on March 3 at…
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Every February, CUPE celebrates Black History Month (also known as African Heritage month) when we pause to reflect on the efforts of the many union activists and community organizers of African descent who lead the fight for inclusive communities and workplaces. This fight happens every day, as CUPE members bargain for more inclusive and equity-based language in our collective agreements, challenge racism in our governments,…
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Every year since December 6, 1989, members of the university community have taken time on the last day of fall term classes to: acknowledge the societal impact of gender based violence against women honour all survivors, activists and those who support them affirm our commitment to resist and bring about an end to gender-based violence The focus of the event…
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Congratulations to Darlene Winter for 40 years’ service at UVic and within CUPE 951! Our president attended the celebration and presented Darlene with flowers from the local.
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CUPE National writes, “National Aboriginal Day is time to celebrate the vibrant and unique cultures of Indigenous peoples, as First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities graciously share their ceremonies, customs and heritage with us all. It is also a time for us to recommit ourselves to promoting truth and reconciliation” Some of the ways we can participate: Read the TRC Final Report and consider…
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Hello everyone, Emergency Preparedness Week is this May 7th to 13th. This is a great reminder that we all can do more to be prepared for disrupting emergency events in our lives. Several lunch time learning events have been scheduled and are open to any member of the campus community. Bring your lunch and come out and learn! A…
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