The 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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Read moreWarm socks are a much needed item at this time of year for those in need. Please bring clean, warm socks to the December General Meeting on December 9. If your office or department gathers too many socks to transport to the meeting, call or email Kathy Mercer at 250-721-8254 or kmercer@uvic.ca. Thank you for thinking of those in need…
Read moreMore than 2000 CUPE members came together in Vancouver from Nov. 6 to 10 for CUPE’s 27th biennial national convention. Here are 10 reasons to celebrate. Together we: 1.)Elected a new national president – Mark Hancock. He is CUPE’s sixth national president and will provide strong leadership in the coming years. 2.)Took the leap! With a rally to show our…
Read moreHere is a PDF with all the detail on the upcoming seasonal December closures at the University of Victoria. CUPE951-Holiday-Guidelines
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