16 Days of Activism: Taking a Stand Against Gender-Based Violence in Canada and Beyond The annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, running from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to December 10 (Human Rights Day), is an important Canadian and Global movement for change. This year, the campaign carries … [Read more...] about Come Together, Act Now!
Disability Management and Rehab Committee (DMRC) Report – CCFA rep (local 12)
Submitted by Brent Wasserman On October 4th and 5th I had the opportunity to travel to Burnaby to engage with folks from across the province at the Federation of Post Secondary Educator’s (FPSE) Fall Standing Committee summit. The meeting was called to order and we all participated in a territorial acknowledgement, as a way of also introducing ourselves to the group. As we … [Read more...] about Disability Management and Rehab Committee (DMRC) Report – CCFA rep (local 12)
Haven’t decided what to do with your LWSA?
Only 30% of those eligible for the Lifestyle and Wellness Spending Account have claimed their benefit. Submitted by Seb Bonet Last month we got the reminder that thanks to our latest collective agreement we can claim up to $375 for lifestyle and wellness through our union. The reminder came in the lead-up to Truth and Reconciliation Day and got me to thinking about the … [Read more...] about Haven’t decided what to do with your LWSA?
Spotlight on Literature: Poet’s Corner – US Election Haikus
Submitted by Sandra Bannikoff Trump v. Andersen Tale as old as time: all the women are saying the men went too far. Trump v. USA Their thumbs on the scale, as if Justice didn't know. She rang the tocsin. … [Read more...] about Spotlight on Literature: Poet’s Corner – US Election Haikus
2024 Fall GM Highlights
Greetings to all our Siblings & Relations! Did you miss the Fall General Meeting on October 15, 2024? If you did, you missed our first attempt at a completely hybrid General Meeting. This Winter, we'll do it again, this time at Interurban. While it would have been great if everyone could have joined us in person or online, we know it isn't possible, so here are your … [Read more...] about 2024 Fall GM Highlights
