B.C. GOVERNMENT FUNDS NEW SKILLS EQUIPMENT FOR VIU
December 8, 2012
NANAIMO – The government of B.C. is investing more than $1.46 million in new skills training equipment at Vancouver Island University. The funding is part of a $17-million provincewide Skills and Training Plan investment to support public post-secondary institutions to upgrade equipment and put the latest tools in the hands of B.C. students. Equipment purchases and replacements at each... Read more
VIU GETS NEW SKILLS EQUIPMENT
December 8, 2012
NANAIMO – From a new dishwasher to a state-of-the-art forklift, VIU’s trades programs got a much needed boost Tuesday, as the government pledged $1.46 million towards new skills training equipment at Vancouver Island University. [CTV Vancouver Island](http://www.ctvvancouverisland.ca/2012/12/viu-gets-new-skills-equipment/) Read more
VIU AND CUPE 1858 REACH TENTATIVE AGREEMENT
December 6, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, December 7, 2012 NANAIMO, BC – Vancouver Island University (VIU) and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 1858 have reached a tentative agreement for a renewed collective agreement. The University will be recommending the settlement to its Board of Governors and to the Post-Secondary Employers Association (PSEA), while CUPE has indicated that they... Read more
VIU BOARD OF GOVERNORS CHAIR AWARDED DIAMOND JUBILEE MEDAL
December 4, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, December 4, 2012 NANAIMO, BC – Vancouver Island University (VIU) Board of Governors Chair Michael (Mike) W. Brown has been awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal after being recommended by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) for his service to higher education in Canada. “This medal recognizes outstanding Canadians whose... Read more
NO FURTHER JOB ACTION AT VIU BY SUPPORT STAFF UNION
December 1, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, December 3, 2012 NANAIMO, BC – Vancouver Island University (VIU) and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 1858 have taken a major step forward towards reaching a tentative settlement for a renewed collective agreement. Further details will not be made public at this time, but both parties expect to have a tentative settlement for ratification by... Read more
TARGETED JOB ACTION AT VIU
November 27, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 NANAIMO, BC – Vancouver Island University (VIU) and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 1858 are continuing their efforts to finalize a renewed collective agreement. CUPE has informed VIU that they do not intend to take any further job action that would disrupt classes for students this week. However, they have notified the... Read more
NO DISRUPTION TO CLASSES AT VIU NEXT WEEK
November 23, 2012
***But CUPE says other forms of job action possible*** VIU RELEASE: 2012/143 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, November 23, 2012 NANAIMO, BC – Vancouver Island University (VIU) and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 1858 are continuing their efforts to finalize a renewed collective agreement. CUPE has informed VIU that they do **not** intend to take any further job action that... Read more
CLASSES AND SERVICES RESUME THURSDAY AT VIU
November 21, 2012
***No further job action expected this week*** VIU RELEASE: 2012/141 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 NANAIMO, BC – The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 1858 has informed Vancouver Island University (VIU) that their members will return to work on **Thursday, November 22, 2012. Classes will go ahead and services will resume** as normal. At this time, VIU does... Read more
JOB ACTION CONTINUES WEDNESDAY AT VIU
November 20, 2012
***Classes cancelled tomorrow as CUPE 1858 continues job action; Classes and service to resume as normal on Thursday, Nov. 22*** VIU RELEASE: 2012/140 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 NANAIMO, BC – Job action by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 1858 will continue at all Vancouver Island University (VIU) campuses **tomorrow, Wednesday, November 21, 2012**.... Read more
JOB ACTION UPDATE FROM VIU CUPE
November 20, 2012
*1858 participating in two-day job action today and Wednesday with other locals at BC post-secondary institutions* VIU RELEASE: 2012/139 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 NANAIMO, BC – Job action by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 1858 is underway at all Vancouver Island University (VIU) campuses today. This job action is expected to continue **tomorrow,... Read more