CUPE BC UPDATES GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS & RESOURCES

CUPE BC 2024 Disability Activist Award | TODAY;        We are calling for nominations for the 2024 Disability Activist Award, aimed at recognizing a CUPE member or a CUPE Local that:

  • Through concrete actions, demonstrates a deep commitment for disabled workers’ rights;
  • Breaks barriers to participation in CUPE;
  • Shows initiative and a pioneering spirit in promoting workers’ rights;
  • Provides leadership and acts as a role model for activism;
  • Supports equity and promotes understanding of the strength our union gains from diversity;
  • Strengthens the labour movement;
  • Contributes to their community in building a stronger social movement                                                                                 CUPE BC will donate $500 on behalf of the award recipient to a disability rights organization of their choice. Apply online here by the October 4, 2024 deadline, or fill out the form attached and send to info@cupe.bc.ca by end of day today, October 4, 2024.

CUPE Education | NADC Weeklong Fall School | Nov 19-22:      The NADC Fall Weeklong School is being opened to members from across the province. The school takes place from November 19-22, 2024 in Fort St. John. This is a great opportunity for locals who were not able to register members in the CUPE Fall Weeklong School in Whistler. For questions and information relating to registration, please contact Cody Dillabough: nadctreasurer@gmail.com

Please note that the Registration Deadline is October 18, 2024.

 BC NDP & VDLC | Provincial Election Canvass Dates | Oct 9-12:       Help get out the vote for the BC NDP in advance of the October 19th provincial election with Vancouver & District Labour Council President Stephen von Sychowski for the following labour canvasses:

North Vancouver Labour Canvass
October 9th – 5:30pm-8:00pm
845 15th Street West, North Vancouver

Richmond Labour Canvass
October 12th – 10:00am-12:30pm
5911 No. 3 Rd, Richmond

Vancouver Labour Canvass
October 12th – 1:30pm-4:00pm
1537 West 8th Ave., Vancouver

Sign up here for any of the above dates.

NDEAM 2024 | Oct 17:     October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an opportunity to celebrate and discuss employment inclusion and to collaborate to increase inclusive hiring. You can get involved by calling on your provincial or territorial government to proclaim DEAM (toolkit in English and French from CASE), view events in your community, and light up your workplace in purple and blue on October 17th.

United Way Labour Appreciation Night | Nov 21:       The 30th annual Labour Appreciation Night by Pacific Blue Cross is happening next month to celebrate the contributions of our labour community, who strengthen their unions and improve the lives of others.

Date & Time: Nov 21, 2024 | 5:30pm – 9:00pm

Location: Hilton Metrotown at 6083 McKay Avenue, Burnaby

Tickets: Purchase here ($50 per person, $450 per table of 10

More Information: Contact labourinfo@uwbc.ca or call 604-969-8606

Safe Work Spaces Virtual Training | Oct 24:            Safe Work Spaces is a professionally developed training program committed to improving the lives of Canadians, covering topics such as the unique needs of adult learners;  the Universal Design for Learning (UDL); Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion; and how to facilitate a session when participants are disruptive or disengaged. Your employees will learn how to recognize various forms of harassment and violence, the impact on individuals and organizations, and  appropriate responses and reporting mechanisms. The webinar is free to all Canadian registrants.

Date & Time: Oct 24, 2024 | 9:00am – 3:00pm (ADT Halifax Time)

Registration: Click here (free account registration required)

WTC | Engaging with Local Government Webinar | Oct 10:        This upcoming digital workshop from Women Transforming Cities explores opportunities to engage with local government, including tips to speak to city councillors and advocate for change.

Date & Time: Oct 10, 2024 | 5:00pm – 6:00pm (Pacific)

Fee: $11.98
Registration: Click here