On behalf of CUPE BC, we would like to share some upcoming virtual events – for Labour Day, and beyond! Are you a baseball fan? Then you will want to check out the solidarity appeal at the bottom!
UPCOMING VIRTUAL LABOUR DAY EVENTS
Victoria Labour Council – Forward Together Campaign Launch | Sept 7, 2020
Date: Sept 7, 2020
Time: 1:00pm
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/443954273230231
VDLC & NWDLC Labour Day “Elsies” | Sept 7, 2020
Please join the Vancouver and District Labour Council (VDLC) and New Westminster and District Labour Council (NWDLC) for their first-ever “Elsie” (Labour Council) Award event in recognition of outstanding union members from across the Metro Vancouver region. Further information can be found in the attached poster and on the VDLC website (click here).
Date: September 7, 2020
Time: 9:00-10:00am
Event Link: TBA (check here)
Fraser Valley Labour Council | Labour Day Online | Sept 7, 2020
Join the Fraser Valley Labour Council (FVLC) on Facebook Live for an online Labour Day acknowledgement featuring sponsored prize giveaways. Members residing in the Fraser Valley can also enter to win one of five $100 Grocery Store gift cards (click here for contest details). The FVLC Executive will choose the winners based on the best “Why is Labour Day important to you” response.
Date: September 7, 2020
Time: 12:00-1:00pm
RSVP Link: click here
OTHER UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENTS
SFU Public Square | COVID-19 & The Future of Democracy | Sept 24, 2020
Democracy exists beyond the structures of government and voting. At a basic level, democracy is about bringing people together to shape the decisions that affect us all. Right now, individuals and groups are re-imagining our policies, our culture and how power works in our systems as well as our day-to-day lives. And we are seeing the longstanding efforts of community organizers and activists break through to the mainstream. This free, online event will explore what the pandemic is teaching us about how people are organizing, stepping up and creating lasting change.
Date: September 24, 2020
Time: 12:00-1:15pm
Register: click here
Crisis Centre of BC Webinar | Mindful Tools for Life Promotion | Sept 10, 2020
In these unprecedented and challenging times, taking care of our emotional well-being is critical for oneself and for others. Join this free, 50-minute live webinar to learn more about mindfulness practices, information on the Crisis Centre’s programming, and other upcoming training opportunities in crisis intervention. Additional resources for adults and youth can be found on the Crisis Centre of BC Website (click here).
Date: September 10th, 2020
Time: 12:00-12:50pm
Register: click here
SOLIDARITY APPEALS
CUBACAN 6060 Project | Canadian Network on Cuba
CUPE BC recently made an $800 donation to the CUBACAN 6060 project in recognition of the Cuban National Baseball Series’ 60th Anniversary. At this time, the Canadian Network on Cuba is fundraising to assist Cuba in the acquisition of 500 more baseball bats for the next National Series on September 12th. Please view the attached poster and the Cubacan website (click here) for details, and consider either an individual or group donation from your Local in support of Cuban Baseball.