In May, Cheryl DeWolfe asked the Executive to be a delegate on behalf of CUPE 951 to Greater Victoria Acting Together — the board approved. The motion also approved seeking other delegates. Interested? Contact cdewolfe@uvic.ca to get involved. In particular there are house meetings (basic info sessions) and the Summer Institute coming up: Greater Victoria Acting Together Summer Institute June…
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The Canadian Red Cross is pleased to announce that 10 banks in Canada will be accepting cash donations from the public in support of Red Cross efforts to assist those affected by the massive wildfires in Alberta. “This is the largest fire-related evacuation in Alberta history,” says Conrad Sauvé, president and CEO of the Canadian Red Cross. “Thanks to participating…
Read moreWhen you’re a nice person, conflict can be a real challenge. Not that mean people are any better at conflict; they just enjoy it more. New research from Columbia University shows that how you handle conflict can make or break your career. The researchers measured something scientifically that many of us have seen firsthand—people who are too aggressive in conflict…
Read moreApplied Theatre students from the University of Victoria have created a performance to animate the joys and challenges of the lives of immigrant employees. Their stories capture the realities of working and living in a foreign environment where linguistic and intercultural differences can be a daily source of frustration and amusement. After the short performance, the audience will delve deeper into…
Read moreOn April 1st, BC’s minimum wage will be the lowest in Canada, and we need to send a strong message to Premier Clark – we need a $15/hour minimum wage. Friday, April 15th is a HUGE day for our campaign. It is Canada’s first official Fight for $15 National Day of Action, and BC is leading the way! We are joining with…
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