*IMPORTANT UPDATE* Disaster Relief Fund Deadline | Jan 31
In late Fall 2021, CUPE BC created a Disaster Relief Fund to support CUPE members impacted by mass flooding and mudslides around the province. At this time, CUPE BC invites Locals and District Councils to submit the attached application form to CUPE BC (accounting@cupe.bc.ca) by January 31 on behalf of any CUPE members experiencing continued hardship due to the aforementioned events, as any funds remaining after the January 31 deadline will be donated to a charity selected by the CUPE BC Executive Board.
Access BC | Free Prescription Contraception Campaign | Feb 2022
Access BC is calling for allies to ramp up their push for free prescription contraception in the province, in advance of February 1, 2022. This will be the launch of the final phase of their letter-writing campaign, to bring as much pressure as possible on the government, close to the release of the budget, to fulfil their promise to implement this policy at some point during their term. Click here to support.
Anti-Racism Data Collection Survey and Town Hall Sessions | Jan 2022
Locals are encouraged to inform racialized workers in their membership about the Anti-Racism Data Collection Survey running until January 31, 2022, from the Ministry of Multiculturalism and CUPE BC’s Racialized Workers Committee as part of the Anti-Racism Data Legislation Engagement Initiative. In conjunction, the final town hall sessions are happening today via Zoom to strategize further around the initiative, and BIPOC members, workers and their families are encouraged to join via links below:
January 21, 2022: 12:00-2:00pm (Pacific)
January 21, 2022: 6:00-8:00pm (Pacific)
SAVE THE DATE | CoDev International Solidary Meeting | Feb 26
On Saturday, February 26, CoDev will host an exciting and unique event, where participants can meet with Education, Public Administration, and Healthcare workers from Cuba as they discuss the power of International Solidarity. Stand by for updates.
Addressing Anti-Black Racism in the Workplace | CCDI Webinar | Feb 3
CCDI sits down with thought leaders to discuss what organizations can do continue the hard work of dismantling anti-Black racism and continue to build concrete ways to sustain these efforts. The webinar qualifies for continued professional development credit.
Date: February 3, 2022. Time: 1:00-2:00pm (Eastern). Fee: $39. Host: Anne-Marie Pham
More information: Contact ccip.certification@ccdi.ca