The CCFA is proud to announce that the inaugural FPSE Climate Action Standing Committee Speakers Series will be held September 23rd, 2022 at 10 AM. Scott Saywell, Superintendent of BC School District 68 and Joan Brown, CAO of the Snuneymuxw First Nation will share their organization’s approaches on sustainability and climate issues with an emphasis on applying traditional … [Read more...] about FPSE Climate Action Standing Committee Speaker Series
Announcing the 2022 CCFA Charity Fund Recipients
Each year, the CCFA allocates $1500 to make donations to various charities nominated by our members. It is never an easy decision deciding how to split such a small sum among so many in need. This year, our decision was harder than ever, with many, many deserving charities submitted we relied on a guiding principle that we would fund charities where our own faculty and … [Read more...] about Announcing the 2022 CCFA Charity Fund Recipients
Bargaining in the shadow of BC’s Public Sector Employers’ Council
Have you heard the news? BCGEU: The votes are in and nearly 95% of BCGEU's public service members voted in favour of strike action, in their fight for a fair deal that includes #COLA! This is a big day for BC's labour movement. Read on to learn more about why this matters and how important it is for Collective Bargaining. Union Power in BC has been suppressed for over … [Read more...] about Bargaining in the shadow of BC’s Public Sector Employers’ Council
Honouring Our Commitments to Reconciliation on National Indigenous Persons Day
It is so important to uphold and promote good works that others do. Amplifying and sharing with respect and gratitude isn't always appreciated in our colonialized educational system. So, today rather than creating my own blog post on Indigenous Persons Day, I am sharing a wonderful Newsletter from the BC Patient Safety & Quality Council that I received through a sign-up … [Read more...] about Honouring Our Commitments to Reconciliation on National Indigenous Persons Day
Pride & Labour: There Might Not Have Been One Without the Other
This week kicks off a week of PRIDE celebration events here in Victoria, B.C. and while my heart soars that after a two year hiatus, queer and straight alike will once again have the opportunity to celebrate the fundamental principle that LOVE IS LOVE, together and in-person. My joy is overshadowed by the growth of hate speech and the threats of violence against queer … [Read more...] about Pride & Labour: There Might Not Have Been One Without the Other
