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FPSE statement on private post-secondary institution layoffs | Immediate Release
Hundreds of BC private post-secondary workers are among those included in Statistics Canada’s unemployment numbers released Thursday, April 9. Already, some private post-secondary institutions have said that they can no […]
Financial Benefits and Assistance Available During the COVID-19 Emergency
This post is a summary of the benefits available to people through the Canadian and BC Governments, including Employment Insurance (EI), the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), the B.C. Emergency Benefit for […]
FPSE President Terri Van Steinburg | Response to COVID-19
FPSE is acting on a number of fronts to operationalize the guidance and direction from public health authorities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. FPSE Member Locals have all received […]
Each for Equal: How our Federation is Working for Women's Equity
On March 8, International Women’s Day will be marked around the world with the theme #EachforEqual. In order to truly achieve equality for women, we must achieve gender-equal workplaces and […]
BC Budget Introduces Grant Program for Post-Secondary Students
VICTORIA— The BC government’s 2020 Budget has students and educators celebrating the introduction of an up-front, needs-based student grant program. The BC Access Grant is the first of its […]
FPSE Statement regarding Situation in Wet'suwet'en Territory
The Federation of Post-Secondary Educators is committed to the implementation of the calls to action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and the recognition of the inherent rights stated in […]
2020: A new year, a new decade, and new opportunities for change
Jan 2020 This year, January not only brings the fresh start of a new calendar year, but also the beginning of a new decade. It’s the perfect time to look […]
FPSE News: 20 Locals in 2020: FPSE Welcomes Quest University Faculty Union to federation
Sixty-seven educators at Quest University have joined the Federation of Post-Secondary Educators of BC (FPSE). The federation will now add representation from a union at a non-profit post-secondary institution to […]
Year in Review: 2019 Highlights
2019 is drawing to a close, and it’s been a big year for our federation. We’ve been talking about how contract faculty are paid less than their colleagues, and why […]
December 6, 2019: National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women
December 6th will mark 30 years since the brutal murders of 14 women at École Polytechnique. The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women was created to […]
