CUPE 951

Office, Technicians, Animal Care Workers and Child Care workers at Uvicat UVic

Social Media is not Private.

By admin May 23, 2014 Communications, Stewards

Most of us understand that what you post on Facebook, Twitter, or other social media platforms may be seen by our current or future employers. It can also get you fired. A recent arbitration upheld the dismissal of a postal clerk (CUPW) for a series of “inappropriate postings” she shared with her friends and coworkers, mistakenly believing that because the setting was…

Bullying in the Workplace

By admin February 20, 2014 Human Rights, Stewards

Bullying is a real problem in our workplaces, our schools and our communities. It affects people of all ages. It can be devastating, leading to trauma, depression, and in the worst cases, suicide. Thirty-five per cent of workers have experienced bullying first hand, and 75 per cent of bullying targets leave the workplace. It increases the risk of errors and…