Due to snow the UVic campus is closed today, January 6, 2022. During a campus closure academic and administrative functions that are available remotely will continue. Further information may be found at the following link, https://www.uvic.ca/services/emergency/hazards/weather/ Be safe and warm out there.
Read moreThe main CUPE 951 office is now closed and will reopen on Monday, January 10, 2022. If any matters arise during the aforementioned closure, members may contact Kirk Mercer, CUPE 951 President at 250-580-8504. On behalf of the CUPE 951 Executive Board I am wishing all members, their family and friends a safe and happy holiday season.
Read moreArticles 22.10 (CUPE Local 951) and 22.11 (CUPE Local 917) provide that, “All regular employees will be granted 3days leave of absence with pay in addition to all other vacation entitlements, to be taken between Boxing Day andNew Year’s Day. Where, due to operational requirements, an employee is required to work between Boxing Day andNew Year’s Day, these days will…
Read moreAs you may be aware, earlier this year, CUPE’s National Executive Board created a National Safe Union Spaces Working Group to address serious concerns about gender-based violence and other forms of harassment and discrimination in CUPE. The Working Group, advised by expert external consultants, has been reviewing CUPE’s existing tools and processes, identifying gaps where we need changes or additional resources to ensure safer union spaces for all members. The…
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