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Family Day – Schools Closed

History on Family Day:

In 2012, a two-week consultation process was held in order to determine if British Columbians preferred the holiday to fall on the second or third Monday in February. On May 28, 2012, it was announced that Family Day would be observed on the second Monday in February each year, starting February 11, 2013. As this did not coincide with Presidents Day, it also provided two consecutive long weekends for tourism, particularly at BC’s many ski resorts.

On February 9, 2018, the Government of British Columbia announced that Family Day would be moved to the 3rd Monday in February in 2019, to align their holiday with the rest of those provinces who observe it on that Monday.

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Winter Break

CUPE728 would like to wish you a restful and joyful winter break! You’ve earned every moment of it — enjoy the time to relax, recharge, and spend it with the people and things you love.  For those 728 members that are working over the Winter Break, we thank you for your dedication. Your work does not go unnoticed and we are proud of each one of our members!

Remembrance Day

In Flanders Fields

By John McCrae
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
    That mark our place; and in the sky
    The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
    Loved and were loved, and now we lie,
        In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
    The torch; be yours to hold it high.
    If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
        In Flanders fields.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Witness the Truth, Change the Future

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) calls to action are meant to:

“Meaningfully and permanently dismantle the systemic racism that leads to worse health outcomes, premature death, and limited economic opportunities. Vastly improve life for Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Ensure, through thorough and honest education, that this never happens again”.

Reconciliation is unique for everyone.
What reconciliation means is as unique as each person who envisions it. Heal and learn to make your contribution to truth and reconciliation. It is a day to call upon all of those who can effect change to take action to advance reconciliation in Canada. Every one of us can effect change. We seek healing to contribute to reconciliation in a good way that honours our unique skills, experience, and vision for wholeness.

With ongoing national dialogue, we walk together toward a safe space where true collaboration, partnership, and reconciliation can happen. 

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First Day of School Year 2025-2026

CUPE728  would like to take this moment to say thank you for everything you do to help our schools run smoothly. Your work may not always be in the spotlight, but it is absolutely essential, and it doesn’t go unnoticed. Here’s to a great year ahead.  Remember, your Shop Stewards and your Union are to to help you have a successful year