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The COVID 19 pandemic has forced many changes to how programs are offered. Our popular STEAM program for TWEENs is no exception and that program has made international headlines. Click the link below to see the story.
Candy Science: Online Video Series Offers Delicious STEAM Activities For Kids
The BC FED is calling for support for their campaign Working sick isn’t working | Paid sick leave for all. To find out more about this campaign and to add your voice, please visit the following website.
The 2021 budget will be presented and voted on at the December 2, 2020 meeting. It is crucial that we have quorum for this meeting so if you are interested in having a say in how your union dues are spent, please see the attached notice for details on joining the meeting.
CUPE BC is offering a free webinar to all members interested in participating. Please click the link below for more details. Registration is required.
Attached are updates from CUPE BC for October 23, 2020
All members are encourage to complete the CUPE survey below. It is your chance to communicate to CUPE your thoughts on proposed changes to the MPP.
Changing are being proposed to the MPP. All members are encouraged to educate themselves on how these changes will affect their pensions and anticipated retirement dates. Click below to see the dates and times. Please register for your sector or choose one of the three dates open to all members.
Election nominations will be held on October 7, 2020. Please see below for a description of the positions.
Funding for libraries in BC has remained stagnant for years and now due to COVID, library budgets are being cut at a time when their services are most needed. If you want to ensure your library can continue to provide the services you need and want, please consider adding your voice to the Better Libraries campaign being hosted by CUPE. You can access the campaign at the link below.
COVID-19 has shed a spotlight on problems within long term care facilities in Canada and CUPE is launching a campaign to make those facilities public. Clink on the link below to read the entire article and add your name to the campaign for this change.
https://cupe.ca/cupe-launching-campaign-make-long-term-care-public