Since 1984, Canada has observed the national Day of Mourning on April 28. The day honours the memory of workers who have been killed, injured, or suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents. The Canadian Mental Health Association would like to recognize the many workers who have lost their lives or who have been injured on the job. We…
Read moreApril 28th, the Day of Mourning. A time to reflect and remember those who are injured or killed on the job. Today flags will fly half mast across the country including here at UVic. Everyone deserves a safe place to work and to return home from their job. Be safe, work safe.
Read morePlease join us in celebrating CUPE 951’s 50th year! We invite all CUPE 951 members to the Michele Pujol Room in the Student Union Building on April 22, 2015 at 11:45 am to 1:15 pm in for lunch & refreshments and an opportunity to win exciting door prizes.
Read moreDate: Wednesday, April 1, 2015 (note date change) Time: 12:00 – 1:00 (speaker from 12:15 – 12:45) Place: MAC D010 Bring: Lunch and questions TOPIC: What is Strategic Voting? CUPE BC supported a motion at the BC FED last fall that opposes any strategic voting. But what is strategic voting and does it make a difference? Come join our guest…
Read moreThe BC Federation of Labour has launched the Fight for $15 campaign to lobby the government for a long-overdue increase to the minimum wage. While promises have been made to raise the current minimum from $10.25/hour to $10.45/hour (and the server minimum from $9 to $9.20) this is not nearly enough — it still leaves full time minimum wage earners…
Read moreOn behalf of the Victoria Regional Women’s Committee, please find attached the poster for the International Women’s Day Event which is being held at the BCGEU Building on Douglas Street in Victoria: Kitchen Table Conversations on Childcare WHERE: 2994 Douglas St Victoria BC WHEN: Sunday March 8 2015 TIME: 11:30 -3:00 drop in We look forward to seeing everyone at…
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