We have reached a tentative settlement, pending ratification.

Ratification votes are being planned for next week and details will be shared once finalized.

2024 Greater Victoria CUPE Scholarship Applications

Click here to download the application form

CUPE Local 917 members have once again contributed generously to this scholarship fund! These scholarships are open to children of active members of contributing locals (410, 788, 917, 951, 2011, and 2081) of the Canadian Union of Public Employees of the Greater Victoria area.

Applicants from any of these CUPE locals can use the PDF application package attached.

We are now accepting applications for the 2024 awards. Recipients will be chosen in November 2024, and awards will be disbursed in late November or early December.

The selection will be based on a combination of academic standing, one reference letter, and a one-page letter of introduction. Students may receive an award from the fund in one year only. More information, eligibility criteria, and FAQs are included in the application package.

The application form is also available in PDF form on the websites of participating CUPE locals.

STUDENTS MUST USE THE CURRENT FORM: “GV CUPE Scholarship Award Application Form for 2024.”  Using an older version of the form may disadvantage applicants.

Deadline: Completed applications must be received by 11:59 pm PST on October 15, 2024 at gvscholarshipcommittee@gmail.com

For more information, contact CUPE Local 917’s Representative to the GV CUPE Scholarship Fund.

CUPE 917 General Meeting

Wednesday, Aug 21 2024

Clearihue A317 at 4:15pm

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89875943710

Meeting ID: 898 7594 3710

This meeting will be held both in person and via zoom simultaneously.

All members attending via Zoom are required to display their full name before being admitted.

Hybrid meeting voting note:
Due to CUPE National guidelines, all secret votes for elections, ratifications, bargaining and strike votes must be done using a singular platform. As such, all voting in this manner will be done in person using paper ballots to ensure the integrity of the votes.
Any vote that only requires a show of hands may still be done via Zoom.

Meeting Agenda:
Nominations for 2 Member at Large positions

Update on Job Evaluation Committee

U Club Bargaining update

Upcoming Education opportunities

New logo design

Volunteers are needed for canvassing for NDP candidates

In solidarity,

Dave Sylvest
Recording Secretary, CUPE 917
Outside Workers | University of Victoria

CUPE Education will be offering 3 in-person workshops being held at the CUPE Victoria Area office located at 737 Yates Street, Suite 200, Victoria, BC, V8W 1L6

Time(s): 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (PACIFIC)

Space is limited, and you must pre-register to hold your spot. See all details below.

If you are interested in taking any of these courses, please email me at Education@Cupe917.ca

TUESDAY, 08-OCT-2024

INTRODUCTION TO STEWARDING

What does a CUPE steward do? If you are a new steward and want to learn how to help CUPE members solve workplace problems, this introductory workshop is for you! In this workshop, you will learn:
• investigating workplace problems;
• filing a grievance;
• meeting with management;
• dealing with workplace complaints.
NOTE: Please bring a copy of your collective agreement to the workshop.

TUESDAY, 05-NOV-2024

SLS – GRIEVANCE HANDLING (morning session)

Share tips and successful practices with other stewards and learn strategies for handling difficult grievances.
NOTE: Please bring your collective agreement and Steward  Handbook to the workshop.

SLS – HANDLING DISCIPLINE AND DISCHARGE (afternoon session)

Learn about key legal concepts and terms, and the role of stewards during an employer’s investigation, when discipline is given, and during grievance meetings.
NOTE: Please bring your collective agreement and Steward Handbook to the workshop.

TUESDAY, 03-DEC-2024

BARG – How Bargaining Works (morning session)

This module can be added to other parts of the Bargaining Education Program. It covers the legal framework for collective bargaining and where we get our power as a union.

BARG – Notetaking for bargaining (afternoon session)

Bargaining notes are critical – during bargaining and when new language is being implemented after bargaining has ended. Learn how to read the room, understand body language, take good notes, and store notes after bargaining.
NOTE: This workshop is for bargaining committee members.

We had a third day of bargaining on July 24^th. After having rescheduled bargaining numerous times at their request, we were disappointed in the employer’s counter offers. The counters on benefits and wages fell far short of what the bargaining committee felt would be acceptable to the membership.

Our displeasure was made clear to the employer and we informed them we would be consulting with the membership for direction on next steps. We also informed them that we are not in a rush to reach a deal that will not meet the needs of our membership.

There will be a special membership meeting scheduled near the end of summer to provide a comprehensive bargaining update and to discuss next steps. The employer needs further time to explore benefit options and we will do our best to schedule the special membership meeting at a time that accommodates all of our members.

Once a date for the meeting has been determined it will be shared with the membership.

CUPE 917 General Meeting

Wednesday, July 17 2024

Clearihue A317 at 4:15pm

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/s/82200919048#success

Meeting ID: 822 0091 9048

This meeting will be held both in person and via zoom simultaneously.

All members attending via Zoom are required to display their full name before being admitted.

Hybrid meeting voting note:
Due to CUPE National guidelines, all secret votes for elections, ratifications, bargaining and strike votes must be done using a singular platform. As such, all voting in this manner will be done in person using paper ballots to ensure the integrity of the votes.
Any vote that only requires a show of hands may still be done via Zoom.

Meeting Agenda:
New Member at Large – Virgie Stewart

Nominations for 2 Member at Large

Palestine protest encampment update

U-club bargaining update

Food service food credit discussions

Pension plan changes

Use of CallHub to text membership

In solidarity,

Dave Sylvest
Recording Secretary, CUPE 917
Outside Workers | University of Victoria

We were scheduled to resume negotiations on July 8^th , after the employer had rescheduled previous date citing operational requirements. The July 8^th date has now been postponed until July 24^th at the employer request as well. We are still awaiting a counter offer on the monetary proposals and hope to conclude negotiations by July 26^th

                                          Bargaining Bulletin #2

We met with the employer on June 10^th and reached agreement on outstanding non-monetary proposals and began discussions on monetary proposals like wages and benefits.
We were scheduled to continue bargaining on June 14^th but have rescheduled to June 21^st at the employer’s request. We expect the employer will have an update regarding wages and benefits at our next bargaining date. Negotiations have continued to be respectful and productive and we have found common ground on a number of issues.