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Living Wage Campaign

What is the Living Wage? The living wage is how much a worker needs to earn to pay for basic essentials like food and rent, along with the ability to have an active and fulfilling family and personal life. It is calculated using a basic budget that does not include paying off debt, savings for …

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StrongerBC Future Skills: My Experience with Essential Soft Skills Training at the University of Victoria 

By Marat Raimkhan In the dynamic landscape of today’s workplace, acquiring soft skills is essential for professional success. My journey with the Essential Soft Skills Training at the University of Victoria, supported by the StrongerBC Future Skills grant, has been a transformative experience.  The Essential Soft Skills Training (ESST) micro-credential – a five-week, part-time, instructor-led …

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2024 Update – Sustainable Transportation Initiative Pilot Program 

Hi All,  It has been brought to the Sustainable Transportation Committee’s attention that there is frustration around the implementation of the Sustainable Transportation Initiative Pilot Program (STIPP).  We appreciate your patience as we manage the rollout of this brand-new program to provide eligible CUPE 2950 members with 50% reimbursements on their monthly Compass Cards. For …

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