CUPE 951

As 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…

CUPE has a long and proud history of challenging racism. Delegates at CUPE’s 1999 National Convention adopted the CUPE Policy Statement on Workplace Racism, and since then our union has fought racism wherever we encountered it – at work and at the bargaining table, in our communities, and across the globe. At our 2019 National Convention, CUPE members voted to continue…

CUPE has released the document below which addresses some of the frequently asked questions in regards to COVID-19 vaccines.

On Thursday, August 26, 2021 it was announced that BC’s research universities; UBC, UVic, TRU, and SFU will be implementing a program for rapid testing and a vaccine status self-declaration plan. There are still many moving pieces and details to be finalized, however, the universities wanted to inform the communities as soon as able. This program will give students, staff…

The University has extended access to EFAP (i.e. LifeWorks) for all staff (dependents), not just continuing/regular, until the end of 2021. Further information about EFAP and how to access it can be found by clicking here. Reminder: The EFAP is confidential.

Back on May 25, 2021 HR met with the Union to talk about the results of the employer-run survey on working remotely from home. This survey led to the creation of Remote Work Arrangements (RWA) guidelines which the Employer chose to make only on a part time basis. The Employer does not see these as affecting the terms and conditions…