G.E. (Ted), The Victoria Labour Day Celebration is in less than a week! Monday September 5th BC Legislature lawn 11am to 2pm We are excited to have The Timebenders back for year’s festivities. Theatre SKAM will also be offering short live performances in their fully-equipped pop-up theatre on the back of a truck! There will also be games, clowns, a bouncy castle and snacks for kids. The Victoria Labour…
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The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has recently served strike notice to their employer. CUPE BC is strongly in support of CUPW and their fight for a fair and just collective agreement. All locals are encouraged to write to Canada Post demanding they bargain a fair and just collective agreement with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers. This job…
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Mark your calendar – We really hope that we will see you on Monday, September 19th in the auditorium of UVic’s Harry Hickman Building. In collaboration, Amnesty Victoria (AI Group 27), Grandmothers Advocacy Network (GRAN), UVic Social Justice Studies, Victoria Peace Coalition, and the Mining Justice Action Committee (MJAC) will be showing “WE CALL THEM INTRUDERS: A Documentary about Canadian Mining…
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As lockout looms, CUPW 126 President Craig Dyer says St. John’s employees are working in toxic environment After Canada Post issued a 72-hour lockout notice, President Craig Dyer (photo Lower Right) says the corporation is trying to provoke a strike. Though 94 per cent of postal workers have voted to strike should they fail to reach a collective agreement, the…
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The labour movement has been a proud champion of LGBT+ rights for decades and we know that visible signs of union pride are extremely important. The more unions that assist members in creating a visible presence at picnics, marches and parades the better!! On July 10, the Victoria Labour Council will join with local affiliates in the Victoria Pride parade…
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Thanks so much to everyone that attended the CUPE 951 BBQ yesterday. We hope you enjoyed the food and entertainment, and it was great to see the interest shown at our committee tables. A special thanks to those of you that took the opportunity to get involved in future committee work. We are pleased to announce the winners of our…
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