National Study on Balancing Work, Family and Caregiving Sisters and Brothers, Please forward this important survey to the members of your Local. Caregiving is especially taxing when you are also engaged in paid employment. It becomes a balancing act that often results in higher levels of work-life conflict, as well as emotional and physical strain. CUPE advocates for a healthy…
Read moreWhat is social media? Social media is a rapidly changing area. Today common examples of social media include blogs, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, email, chat rooms and YouTube. Think of how often you use online tools throughout your day. Are you using them at work as well? Use of social media has many benefits and can contribute to productivity. However, we must…
Read moreDid you know that you can use Lynda.com for free right now with your netlink ID? There’s still a few months to give it a try: UVic is offering unlimited access to current faculty and staff who have an active Netlink ID, for personal or professional development for a 1-year trial, [that commenced] May 2015. lynda.com is an on-line inventory…
Read moreAnother couple of good reads to see your union working for you. Constitutional amendments PDF Format – constitutional-amend-adopted-2015_national Adopted Resolutions – PDF Format – resolutions-ad-2015_convention
Read moreThis PDF Covers the CUPE National 2 year plan as adopted during the most recent convention – LINK: 2015_strategic_directions
Read moreThe Transgender Day of Remembrance is observed each year on Nov. 20 in memory of transgender persons who have lost their lives because of anti-trans violence. Started in 1998 to honour the murder of a young transgender woman in Massachusetts, the day is now marked by ceremonies in cities across Canada and around the world. It is an opportunity to…
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