Draw Winners

Draw Winners

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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Handling conflict in the workplace

When 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…

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Introduction to Stewarding – 2016 Educational

Introduction to Stewarding What does a CUPE steward do? If you are a new steward and want to learn how to help CUPE members solve workplace problems, this introductory workshop is for you! In this workshop you will learn the role of the steward, investigating workplace problems, CUPE’s structure, filing a grievance, meeting with management, and dealing with workplace complaints.…

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Why Wear Pink?

Pink Shirt Day is the last Wednesday in February; it is the way British Columbia marks the fight against bullying. CUPE also celebrates a Day of Pink in April each year. On both days, we encourage our members to wear a pink shirt to stand up and say NO to bullying — in the school, in our workplaces, online, and…

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Into the Sunshine

Out of the Shadows and Into the Sunshine is a Mental Health Information Fair being held October 8th in the Michele Pujol room in the Student Union Building at UVic. Our stewards and RTWA officers have a table set up among the many displays. Please drop in between 11 am and 2 pm For more information, please download the flyer: Out…

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