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FPSE Stands in Solidarity with Nursing Faculty at Okanagan College

FPSE News
Apr 13, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Vancouver, BC, April 5, 2023 Faculty were shocked to learn Monday April 3rd that year 1 and 2 of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program at Okanagan College is being shut...
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FPSE Endorses Statement of Support for Iran

FPSE News
Dec 5, 2022
At the October 23 & 24, 2022 meeting of Presidents’ Council, a resolution was brought forward from Local 01, Capilano Faculty Association (CFA), asking the Federation of Post-Secondary Educators of...
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FPSE Joins National 'Fair Employment Week' Campaign

FPSE News
Oct 13, 2021
FPSE has joined the national campaign for fairness for contract faculty and staff organized by the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT). The Fair Employment Week campaign runs from...
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FPSE Statement: From Sorrow to Solidarity

FPSE News
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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FPSE Statement regarding Situation in Wet'suwet'en Territory

FPSE News
Feb 14, 2020
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...
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