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FPSE Statement on the remains of 215 children found at a former residential school

FPSE News
May 31, 2021
The Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation discovery of the remains of 215 children at an unmarked site in Kamloops, B.C. has shocked the community, the province and the nation. FPSE locals and members...
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Post-secondary unions respond to plans to return to campus this September

FPSE News
May 11, 2021
(xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) & səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Territories – Vancouver, BC, May 11, 2021) – Yesterday union leaders from the post-secondary sector met with Dr. Bonnie...
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Statement: Federation of Post-Secondary Educators of B.C. responds to the B.C. Budget

FPSE News
Apr 20, 2021
Today, the B.C. government unveiled Budget 2021. It includes targeted commitments with respect to post-secondary skills, training, education and the workforce, which supports the sector. In response...
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Media Release: Post-Secondary Educators’ Union Partners with Indigenous Radio Station, Academics, Authors, to Bring Message of Decolonization to More Audiences

FPSE News
Jun 15, 2020
This National Indigenous History Month, a BC post-secondary union has partnered with Indigenous radio station Nuxalk Radio to promote Indigenous voices. As an overdue conversation about systemic...
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FPSE Statement: From Sorrow to Solidarity

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Jun 3, 2020
The Federation of Post-Secondary Educators of BC is horrified by the ongoing appalling violence against the Black community in the United States. The images are difficult to take in, but they clearly...
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Media Release: Private post-secondary layoffs continue; union concerned about what comes next

FPSE News
May 29, 2020
For immediate release: The closure of inlingua Vancouver effective May 29 adds 20 more job losses to a sector already hard-hit by COVID-19. Coupled with job losses or layoffs from other unionized...
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On last day of work for inlingua workers, respect and appreciation for their contributions

President's Comment
May 28, 2020
The private post-secondary sector was disrupted in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a dramatic drop in international student enrollment. Today, inlingua Vancouver is closing down...
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FPSE statement on private post-secondary institution layoffs | Immediate Release

FPSE News
Apr 27, 2020
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...
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Day of Mourning | April 28, 2020 | President’s Comment

FPSE News
Apr 27, 2020
On Tuesday April 28, working people across the country will mark the Day of Mourning. This is a day to remember those workers who have been injured or killed on the job, and to renew our efforts to...
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Financial Benefits and Assistance Available During the COVID-19 Emergency

FPSE News
Apr 8, 2020
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...
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FPSE President Terri Van Steinburg | Response to COVID-19

FPSE News
Mar 13, 2020
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 a memo...
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Each for Equal: How our Federation is Working for Women's Equity

President's Comment
Mar 6, 2020
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 more...
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BC Budget Introduces Grant Program for Post-Secondary Students

FPSE News
Feb 18, 2020
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 kind in BC...
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