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Read morePrevention of violence in the workplace – workshop
Workplace violence can take the form of physical aggression such as hitting, biting or kicking. Violence in the workplace also includes verbal threats, swearing, name calling and bullying. Violence is not part of your job and the repercussions for workers can be devastating, affecting their physical and mental health and job satisfaction. For employers, it means reduced productivity and increased…
Read moreJust Film Festival Vancouver
From the Just-Film website – Our mandate is to gather Vancouver’s diverse social justice community to a festival that allows for reflection, provides a forum for discussion, and prompts participants to action. While the issues are often difficult, we feel it is important to provide tools and ideas for solutions. With this festival we want to provide opportunities for you to…
Read moreCUPE951 Christmas photo sample
Our 2015 Christmas social was well attended with more than 150 people present at the Cadboro Commons Building at UVic – Great food, fun and conversation was had by all and dozens of door prizes were won. The sock drive, coordinated by Kathy Mercer was enthusiastically supported – as well as a generous donation for WIN that was presented on…
Read moreCUPE in solidarity with Indigenous women and girls
Ottawa, ON – Canada’s largest union is welcoming today’s announcement of a long over-due national public inquiry into murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls. The Canadian Union of Public Employees is calling the inquiry a vital step on the path to reconciliation, and hopes it lead to real action on stopping violence against First Nations, Inuit and Metis women…
Read moreTransgender Day of Remembrance
The Transgender Day of Remembrance is observed each year on Nov. 20 in memory of transgender persons who have lost their lives because of anti-trans violence. Started in 1998 to honour the murder of a young transgender woman in Massachusetts, the day is now marked by ceremonies in cities across Canada and around the world. It is an opportunity to…
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