June 29th is almost upon us – and that is the day of the 1st Annual CUPE 951 Summer BBQ and Info Fest – Featuring a protein drive (see photo at right) Music by recording artist Sean McCool of “The Soul Shakers” and Barkley Sound (and former lead guitar player and singer for Doc and the Do Wops) with a…
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The Health and Safety Learning Series will give participants a wide range of knowledge and skills related to workplace health and safety. After the nine-hour introductory workshop, participants can take any of the three-hour workshop modules in the three sections outlined below. To receive a certificate, participants need to complete the introduction workshop, all four skills workshops, at least three…
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“The University of Victoria is developing a new policy on preventing and responding to sexualized violence in its commitment to provide students, faculty and staff with a safe, supportive and respectful environment to live, work and learn. While UVic has policies, programs and resources that include education and prevention, support for survivors and those who have experienced sexualized violence, and…
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Following the shocking massacre of 50 people at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, by a lone gunman on June 12, who also injured 53 more people that day, Mark Hancock, national president of CUPE, is speaking out on behalf of CUPE members to condemn violence in all its forms. “Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family and…
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In May, Cheryl DeWolfe asked the Executive to be a delegate on behalf of CUPE 951 to Greater Victoria Acting Together — the board approved. The motion also approved seeking other delegates. Interested? Contact cdewolfe@uvic.ca to get involved. In particular there are house meetings (basic info sessions) and the Summer Institute coming up: Greater Victoria Acting Together Summer Institute June…
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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. An…
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