Locals who could not otherwise afford to send delegates to this conference may apply for funding from the National Convention and National Events Assistance Fund.
There are 403 seats available for the National Health Care Sector Meeting. You will be registered on a first-come, first-served basis under local and provincial caps as follows:
For locals with less than 100 members: maximum 1 seat For locals with 100 to 500 members: maximum 2 seats For locals with over 500 members: maximum 3 seats
The Canadian Union of Public Employees is committed to ensuring that the CUPE functions are accessible to people from equality-seeking groups. The information requested here will assist us to assess our success in reaching youth, members of colour, Aboriginal members, members with disabilities, women and men and gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender members.
It will also help us to ensure diverse representation in the conference workshops.
Delegates attending CUPE’s National Health Care Sector meeting who need assistance when the meeting is in session are required to complete this form.
CUPE will endeavour to make appropriate arrangements for all requests received no later than December 15, 2010.
Please keep in mind that CUPE will provide services at the Meeting site only. Outside activities are the responsibility of the delegate.
Registration for on-site child care is now closed.
A subsidy is available to offset at-home child care costs to a maximum of $50 per day, per delegate.
Following the conference, local unions may claim reimbursement on behalf of its delegate(s) by completing the "at-home" application. The form must also be signed by the delegate and accompanied by an original receipt for the expense incurred.
Applications for this subsidy must be received by the National Secretary-Treasurer no later than December 15, 2010.
The meeting is being held at: The Victoria Conference Centre 720 Douglas Street Victoria, British Columbia
CUPE has negotiated a room block at: The Fairmont Empress 721 Government Street Victoria, British Columbia
Guestroom rates are $129.00/night for moderate rooms, and $149.00/night for Fairmont, Deluxe, or Harbourview rooms, not including applicable taxes. Individuals should make their reservations through the Reservations Department at 1-800-441-1414, or through the dedicated event online booking site. Callers must identify themselves as being with the Canadian Union of Public Employees for the meeting of October 19-23, 2010.
All reservations must be made no later than September 28, 2010. After this date, there will be no guarantee on hotel availability and CUPE negotiated rates.
Discounts are available by booking through W.E. Travel. You must quote the National Health Care Sector Meeting number CXJCMBH1 to get discounts on Latitude, Latitude Plus and Tango Plus fares with Air Canada.
The toll free numbers to make these reservations are: WE Travel Ottawa 1-888-676-7747 WE Travel Vancouver 1-800-663-4703
