CUPE 951

CUPE 951 members have once again contributed generously to this scholarship fund! These scholarships are open only to sons and daughters of active members of contributing locals* of the Canadian Union of Public Employees of the Greater Victoria area.   The selection will be based on a combination of GPA/academic standing, 1 reference letter, and a 1 page informative letter.…

See the link below for information in regards to improving & building your mental resiliency during COVID-19. The article will cover nine practices – and what they mean – for you to improve your mental resilience. Self-monitor Acceptance Build a schedule Physical distant, don’t social distance Be optimistic Remove toxic stressors from your life Improve your physical health Perform a…

Will a top up to full time wages apply during a work share?  [A previous version of this answer was incorrect. The following is based on more recent information on the Work Share program – our apologies.] No, the Federal Work Share program provides a portion of the lost wages based on Employment Insurance (EI) payment rates. If you work…

Click here for general guidance and leading practices for CUPE members to consider as we continue to work through the time of COVID-19.      

Signs such as this one have been posted on all buildings. Keep you ONEcard handy to provide proof of your status on campus. <https://www.uvic.ca/onecard/>. If someone asks you to wear it as a badge, let them know that the ONECard is not meant to be used that way and shows protected, private information. What is appropriate is to fill out…

We hope that none of our members have to experience this. and it is for information purposes only.  If you have any questions please contact Chief Steward, Ted Godwin, via email at chiefstewardcupe951@uvic.ca. Below is information directly copied from our Collective Agreement. Section C – Notice 17.04 Except where the date of layoff is established by the appointment notice, the…