CUPE 951

More than 2000 CUPE members came together in Vancouver from Nov. 6 to 10 for CUPE’s 27th biennial national convention. Here are 10 reasons to celebrate. Together we: 1.)Elected a new national president – Mark Hancock. He is CUPE’s sixth national president and will provide strong leadership in the coming years. 2.)Took the leap! With a rally to show our…

Thursday, November 5 Mark Hancock elected CUPE National President Delegates to the 2015 national convention have elected Mark Hancock as their new national president. Hancock thanked members for their support. “To all of our members in every sector, I am so honoured to have the opportunity to be your national president and to work with all of you.” Hancock saluted…

Some of the things we are watching and thought we would bring to your attention. CUPE-Canadian-Library-Month International-Day-for-persons-with-disabilities International-Human-Rights-Day World-Aids-Day National-Remembrance  

  CUPE stood in solidarity at vigils to honour the memories of missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls, and to call for action to end the epidemic of violence. More than 100 events took place across the country on October 4. The vigils were organized by Sisters in Spirit, a research and education project initiated by the Native Women’s…

Last night, this was raised at Victoria Labour Council; today, it was a message from CUPE BC. If you can spare the time to fill in the survey and/or attend one of the meetings, the information is outlined below: — Dear CUPE Members, I am writing to you to encourage you to take quick action to support public control and…

April 28th, the Day of Mourning. A time to reflect and remember those who are injured or killed on the job. Today flags will fly half mast across the country including here at UVic. Everyone deserves a safe place to work and to return home from their job. Be safe, work safe.