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FPSE endorses Sussanne Skidmore for President and Hermender Singh Kailley for Secretary-Treasurer of the BC Federation of Labour

FPSE News
Nov 26, 2024
FPSE endorses Sussanne Skidmore for President and Hermender Singh Kailley for Secretary-Treasurer of the BC Federation of Labour Together they will build solidarity, lobby government, and advocate for...
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FPSE Calls for Immediate Resignation of the Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills

FPSE News
Feb 1, 2024
FPSE Calls for Immediate Resignation of the Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills For Immediate Release February 1, 2024 The Federation of Post-Secondary Educators of BC (FPSE) joined...
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CAUT calls for B.C. minister’s resignation over political interference

FPSE News
Feb 1, 2024
CAUT calls for B.C. minister’s resignation over political interference (Ottawa – February 1, 2024) The Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) is joining the Federation of Post-Secondary...
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Statement on September 27 Climate Strike

FPSE News
Sep 27, 2019
Statement from FPSE President Terri Van Steinburg on the Climate Strike (Friday, September 27, 2019) "Today’s climate strike is bringing much-needed attention to the climate emergency. The young...
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Labour Day: A Call for Workers

President's Comment
Sep 2, 2019
This year marks the 125th anniversary of Labour Day as an official holiday. Back in 1894, the standard workday was 12 hours, and the standard workweek 6 days. It took years of fighting, but eventually...
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A Reason to Celebrate: 50 Years of Pride

President's Comment
Jul 31, 2019
There is even more to celebrate at Pride celebrations this year as we mark the 50th anniversary of two important events in North America’s LGBTQ/2S+ history. Bill C-150, Canada’s first piece of...
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Post-secondary Educators Fight for Fairness

President's Comment
Jun 28, 2019
Each year, the BC government holds public consultations that inform the next year’s budget through the Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services. This year, the consultation happened in...
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Federation of Post-Secondary Educators of BC elects new President

FPSE News
May 15, 2019
Terri Van Steinburg assumes role August 1, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2019, Kelowna BC – The Federation of Post-Secondary Educators of BC has elected Terri Van Steinburg as the federation’s...
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Terri Van Steinburg will assume the role of president of FPSE on August 1, 2019

National Day of Mourning, April 28

President's Comment
Apr 26, 2019
Last year, 131 workers were killed on the job or died from work-related illnesses in B.C. That’s nearly three workers every week – and thousands more were injured at work. Losing a loved one due to...
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Budgets, bargaining and a better future

President's Comment
Mar 29, 2019
On March 19, the pre-election federal budget was released. It included measures to “improve access in post-secondary by: lowering interest rates on student loans, expansion of the graduate scholarship...
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Women deserve dignity and equality

President's Comment
Mar 8, 2019
The theme for International Women’s Day this year, “Think Equal, Build Smart, Innovate for Change,” is exemplified by women around the world who are removing barriers for generations of women and...
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Budget 2019 – what does it mean for post-secondary?

FPSE News
Feb 19, 2019
Today's provincial budget continues to make life more affordable for British Columbians. The government has eliminated student loan interest and increased funding for tuition-free Adult Basic...
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Open letter regarding the Unist’ot’en Camp

FPSE News
Jan 30, 2019
The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada Office of the Prime Minister 80 Wellington Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2 Sent via email: justin.trudeau@parl.gc.ca January 30, 2019 Dear Prime...
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