10 spots available for the CoDevelopment Canada International Solidarity Conference May 4th
CUPE Metro will send up to 10 CUPE members to this conference.
Send an email to contactcupemetro@gmail.com to request a ticket. The first 10 request will receive a ticket via email.
Click the poster to see more details.
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CLAIM YOUR WEEK BY EMAILING contactcupemetro@gmail.com
- May 22 – Laura HG CUPE 728
- May 29
- June 05
- June 12 – CUPE 1091
- June 19 – Laura HG CUPE 728
- June 26
- July 03 – Sharon M CUPE 801
- July 10
- July 17
- July 24
- July 31
- August 07
- August 14
- August 21 – CUPE 1091
- August 28
- September 04
- September 12
Picket locations:
First Transit Chilliwack Yard – 44275 Yale Road, Chilliwack (24/7)
First Transit Abbotsford Yard – 3032 Gladys Avenue, Abbotsford (24/7) – The main entrance is around the corner on Pratt Street
More information and support at – https://weneedalift.ca/
Bursary Program Launched!
Purpose:
– To support career progression and professional development
– To assist Metro locals and/or members pursuing education in their sector or profession
– To support continuing education, post-secondary, or online courses
Policy:
Five scholarships up to $1,000 awarded annually, applicable towards tuition and/or books.
Eligibility:
– Applicant must be in good standing with a local that is affiliated to Metro District Council
– Applicant may be full time, part time, or auxiliary
– The member may apply directly to Metro with an attached endorsement from an executive member from their local including contact information
– Applicant must attach proof of enrollment and/or course summary including cost
– Applications will be reviewed twice per year and must be received prior to May 31 or November 30 for consideration for that session
– Submit application via this Google Form, with supporting documents to contactcupemetro@gmail.com
Selection criteria:
Scholarships will be awarded by a committee comprised of three Metro District Council Executive members. Two of the five scholarships will be reserved for equity seeking members. Only one recipient per local will be selected per year.
CUPE 728 Red Dress event May 5
April 2023 Hybrid Meeting
The location for the April hybrid meeting will be the Maritime Labour Centre in Vancouver.
Delegates and locals will receive the regular email invitation and zoom link. Requests for guest attendance can be sent to contactcupemetro@gmail.com
International Women’s Day 2023
This event is open to all who identify as women and you are welcome to bring your children as well.
We’re excited to gather in person again to celebrate. Please join us!
January 2023 Hybrid meeting
The location for the January hybrid meeting will be the CUPE Regional office in Burnaby.
Delegates and locals will receive the regular email invitation and zoom link. Requests for guest attendance can be sent to contactcupemetro@gmail.com
Education Recordings
Stratagem 2020 Virtual Conference | Webinar Recordings & Digital Workbook
CUPE members seeking information related to equity, diversity, and inclusion are welcome to access the Stratagem 2020 Virtual Conference resources below. If you have any questions and/or experience difficulties accessing the videos, please contact Tolu Aladejebi (tolu@bakauconsulting.com) for further assistance.
| Stratagem 2020 Webinar Recordings |
| Click here to access a google drive file containing workshop videos.
Sign into your google account to watch the videos.
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| Stratagem 2020 Digital Workbook |
| Click here to access a copy of the digital workbook. |
CUPE BC 2020-2021 Web Conferences| Digital Resources
CUPE BC recently delivered its 3rd web conference examining key labour case law emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic. Any members unable to join our web conferences to date are invited to access the presentation slides and/or video recordings using the links provided below. Please stay tuned as well for the details of CUPE BC’s next web conference offering in Summer 2021.
| CUPE BC Webinar | Feb 11, 2021
The Pandemic at Work: A COVID-19 Case Law Update |
| Presentation Slides: See attached PDF
Video Recording (English): Click here Video Recording (French): Cliquez ici NOTE: Video links expire March 31, 2021 |
| CUPE BC Webinar | Oct 14, 2020
A Technical Understanding of Inclusion for Unions |
| Delivered by diversity expert Alden Habacon
Presentation Slides: click here Password: cupeedikeynote |
CUPE BC Convention May 19 – 21
Online Registration Reminder
Online registration for the 2021 Convention is now officially open. All locals and District Councils can expect to receive a personalized email from CUPE BC containing the registration links and individual tailored codes based on their delegate entitlements. Please contact our office by email (events@cupe.bc.ca) for immediate assistance if you have not received this information.
If your local is sending multiple delegates to this year’s convention, please ensure the registrations are completed using each member’s personal email address. For voting and security purposes, please note that generic role account email addresses (i.e. info@cupe.bc.ca) and work email addresses will not be accepted. This is also to ensure all attendees receive individualized access to the voting platform and resources related to convention proceedings.