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Jan
22
Wed
Clerical Unit Meeting 4:30pm
Jan 22 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

You are invited to a Zoom meeting. Clerical Unit Meeting
When: Jan 22, 2025 04:30 PM Vancouver

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/fFwShjLwSm684s8cnlkWTQ

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

More information will be posted so check back soon!

Feb
6
Thu
IESW (EA/ABA) Unit Meeting
Feb 6 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

You are invited to a Zoom meeting. IESW Unit Meeting
When: Feb 6, 2025 04:30 PM Vancouver

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tLerf_u7S66nmo8ekQ7mAA

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Feb
21
Fri
National Braille Day
Feb 21 all-day
Did you know that CUPE728 has members that work with students and staff that require the use of Braille?  February 21 is World Braille Day, celebrated since 2019, is observed to raise awareness of the importance of Braille as a means of communication in the full realization of the human rights for blind and partially sighted people. We thank all our CUPE728 members that work with both staff and students that use Braille.

What is Braille?

Braille is a tactile representation of alphabetic and numerical symbols using six dots to represent each letter and number, and even musical, mathematical and scientific symbols. Braille (named after its inventor in 19th century France, Louis Braille) is used by blind and partially sighted people to read the same books and periodicals as those printed in a visual font.
Braille is essential in the context of education, freedom of expression and opinion, as well as social inclusion, as reflected in article 2 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Feb
22
Sat
Bus Driver Appreciation Day
Feb 22 all-day

We have amazing Bus Drivers! February 22nd is Bus Driver Appreciation day with CUPE728 and Surrey Schools. We thank all our drivers today and everyday for their dedication in the safety of the students, staff and our community.

 

Mar
7
Fri
Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day
Mar 7 all-day

Whether your in Trades or Non-Trades, CUPE728 wants to make sure that all of our Maintenance Workers know they are highly valued and appreciated. On the surface, maintenance work may seem like a behind the scenes kind of business. In reality, it is essential to the functioning of our schools. Maintenance workers ensure our entire community has access to safe and functioning schools.  On the first Friday of March, we dedicate that day to all the Maintenance Workers in Surrey Schools.  Without them, our schools would not function.  Thank you!

Mar
11
Tue
World Plumbing Day
Mar 11 all-day

World Plumbing Day recognizes the critical link between health and plumbing facilities. Indeed, the bathroom plays a significant role in maintaining our health all around the world. Everybody understands the role of sanitized, plumbing solutions to cut germs in their paths.

Just how many germs live in your bathroom is unclear, but it’s the place where you can find some of the most harmful bacteria, such as bacillus, gram-negative rods, cocci, and gram-positive rods. These different bacteria types are harmful to the human population and can cause a variety of health concerns such, skin infections and pneumonia. Some types are also resistant to antibiotics, which brings a completely new meaning to World Plumbing Day.

Indeed, good plumbing is not just a nice thing to have to keep your bathroom looking pretty. It’s the safest and quickest way to maintain and protect your health.

For more information, click https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/world-plumbing-day/

Mar
12
Wed
March 2025 Member Meeting
Mar 12 all-day

Please note the change of the March 2025 member meeting.  This meeting was moved up to March 12th due to Spring Break.  More information will be posted closer to the month of March.

 

 

Posted Nov 7, 2024

Mar
18
Tue
Utility Worker Appreciation Day
Mar 18 all-day

CUPE728 is constantly grateful for all our members and their commitment.  On March 18, we want to highlight all our Utility Workers.  They work around the clock to make sure our schools are run safely at all times.

Apr
2
Wed
Student Support Appreciation Day
Apr 2 all-day

 

The first Wednesday of April is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day. While we may not use the term ‘paraprofessional’, those CUPE728 members that fall under the Student Support Department would be considered Paraprofessionals.

Student Support members play important roles in schools and help make classrooms more inclusive. They add another layer of support to the classroom, allowing students to have more opportunities each day. When students, teachers, and families embrace paraprofessionals as key members of the education team, everyone benefits.

 

 

Apr
9
Wed
April 2025 Member Meeting – Speeches for election
Apr 9 all-day

Please note the date of the April General Membership meeting.  This was moved up so our union elections are not on Easter Long Weekend.

 

Posted Nov 7, 2025