International Solidarity Report 2015
The report for 2014 – 2015 is now available on the CUPE National website.
Read moreCUPE commits to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples
Reaffirming the Canadian Union of Public Employees’ commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, Canada’s largest union is welcoming the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. “As workers, we must acknowledge the attempted cultural genocide of Indigenous peoples. This is a dark part of our history shared amongst all Canadians,” says Paul Moist, national president of CUPE. “We stand strong as an…
Read moreInclusive Agreement Signed
Byron Spiers, Jamie Cassels, and Doug Sprenger at the Joint Committee on Return to Work, Sick Leave and Accommodation signing ceremony for the Employment Accommodations Guidelines for Employees with a Disability on September 22, 2014. This is a wonderful visual representation of the collaboration at the University of Victoria and our ongoing commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive work…
Read moreWhite Ribbon Day.
Today is white ribbon day — a day focused on erradicating violence against women. While there are many issues of note, one that sadly continues to grow is the number of missing and murdered aboriginal women. The CLC, Amnesty International and others have called on the Federal government to find answers through an inquiry. Read more and please consider signing…
Read moreMoving Trans* History Forward Screening
On behalf of the Moving Trans* History Forward Symposium planning team, please join us for a public lecture and film screening on Saturday night (March 22nd) Dr. Susan Stryker will presenting on the topic: “Trans* Activism and Archiving in the US: History, Objects, Methods.” The lecture will be followed with a screening of the film “Trans” (http://www.transthemovie.com) Location: MacLaurin, Building,…
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