CUPE 947

09/29/2026

I want to acknowledge the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
This day honours the children who never returned home, the Survivors of residential schools, and the families and communities forever impacted.
It is a time for reflection on this painful legacy and a commitment to ongoing learning, understanding, and reconciliation.
September 30th is also Orange Shirt Day, an Indigenous‑led initiative that raises awareness of the intergenerational impacts of residential schools. Wearing orange is a powerful symbol of remembrance and solidarity, reminding us that Every Child Matters.
I encourage everyone to wear orange on Wednesday and to take time to engage with resources, events, or conversations that deepen our understanding of this history.
Here are some free events

https://www.songheesnation.ca/south-island-powwow

https://aggv.ca/events/ndtr2026/

09/19/2026

CUPE947 stands in solidarity with Esquimalt High School and the GVTA ✊ unfortunately people have chosen to hit this beautiful post with hate comments. SHAME. I will be deleting the comments and turning off comments.CUPE947 will not stand for any hate. We support all.

09/11/2026

Today is world su***de prevention day. If you or somebody you know needs help please make sure to reach out and call 988

💜 September is Su***de Awareness Month
Every year, communities come together to raise awareness, break the stigma surrounding mental health, and share vital resources. Su***de is preventable, and open conversations can save lives.
If you or someone you know is going through a tough time, feeling overwhelmed, or having thoughts of su***de, please know that you are not alone. Help is available 24/7, and it is free and confidential:
Contact a su***de and crisis hotline at 9-8-8
Reach out to someone you trust. Asking for help is a sign of strength
Remember: Your life matters, and tomorrow needs you 💜

09/08/2026

What a great day at the VLC Labour Day picnic. So nice to see so many familiar faces. Thank you to everybody who came and said hi.

09/07/2026

Happy Labour Day.

On Labour Day, workers come together to celebrate the victories of the labour movement and the solidarity that is our strength. Over the past year, CUPE members have proven that together we can win higher wages and better working conditions.

09/06/2026

💜 September is Su***de Awareness Month
Every year, communities come together to raise awareness, break the stigma surrounding mental health, and share vital resources. Su***de is preventable, and open conversations can save lives.
If you or someone you know is going through a tough time, feeling overwhelmed, or having thoughts of su***de, please know that you are not alone. Help is available 24/7, and it is free and confidential:
Contact a su***de and crisis hotline at 9-8-8
Reach out to someone you trust. Asking for help is a sign of strength
Remember: Your life matters, and tomorrow needs you 💜

09/05/2026

VLC Labour Day picnic Monday September 7th 11-2 come on down and say hi.

The Victoria Labour Council will host its annual Labour Day Picnic on September 7 at Memorial Park.

08/05/2026

WestJet Mainline flight attendants have reached a tentative agreement. With the strike now over, flight attendants will be returning to work. If ratified, the agreement improves upon the legacy flight credit system by introducing a duty period premium that recognizes more of the work cabin crew are required to perform and increases compensation for that work.

CUPE 8125 President Alia Hussain said, “This tentative agreement represents meaningful progress. It evolves the flight credit system by recognizing more of the work cabin crew are required to perform and with general increases to compensation for that work. Most importantly, this agreement was achieved through collective bargaining at the negotiating table. We will now present the agreement to our members for their review and ratification vote.”

The tentative agreement will now be presented to the membership for review and a ratification vote. Details of the agreement will be shared directly with members in advance of the vote.
Les agent(e)s de bord de WestJet ont conclu une entente de principe avec le transporteur. Cette grève est maintenant terminée et les agent(e)s de bord vont retourner au travail. Si elle est ratifiée, l’entente améliorera le système actuel de « crédits de vol » en introduisant une prime liée à la période en devoir qui tient compte d’une plus grande part du travail fait par le personnel de cabine et augmente leur rémunération.

Alia Hussain, présidente de la section locale 8125 du SCFP, a déclaré : « Cette entente de principe représente un progrès significatif. Elle améliore le système de crédits de vol en reconnaissant une plus grande portion du travail effectué par les agent(e)s de bord et en augmentant la rémunération globale pour ce travail. Plus important encore, cette entente a été obtenue à la table de négociations. Nous allons maintenant présenter l’entente à nos membres pour qu’ils puissent l’examiner et la ratifier. »

L’entente de principe sera maintenant présentée aux membres pour examen et ratification. Les détails de l’entente seront communiqués directement aux membres avant le vote.

08/01/2026

CUPE 947 stands in solidarity with WestJet flight attendants ✊ unpaid work is unacceptable 😡

🚨 STRIKE NOTICE ISSUED 🚨

Tonight, the WestJet Mainline Bargaining Committee formally issued strike notice after negotiations remained too far apart on several key issues.

This does not mean bargaining has ended. Discussions will continue as both parties work toward reaching a fair agreement that recognizes the professionalism, responsibilities, and value of WestJet Cabin Crew.

Under the Canada Labour Code, the earliest possible strike action would be August 2 at 00:01 MT.

We remain united, informed, and committed to achieving the contract our members deserve.

🚨 AVIS DE GRÈVE ÉMIS 🚨

Ce soir, le comité de négociation de la ligne principale de WestJet a officiellement émis un avis de grève, les positions des parties restant trop éloignées sur plusieurs enjeux clés.

Cela ne signifie pas pour autant que les négociations sont terminées. Les discussions se poursuivront, les deux parties s’efforçant de parvenir à une entente équitable qui reconnaisse le professionnalisme, les responsabilités et la valeur du personnel de cabine de WestJet.

En vertu du Code du travail du Canada, la grève pourrait débuter au plus tôt le 2 août à 00 h 01, MT.

Nous restons unis, informés et déterminés à obtenir la convention collective que nos membres méritent.