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November 21, 2009
Barlow says ‘get active’ for public sewage treatment in Victoria
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Maude Barlow with students from Pearson College
VICTORIA – Speaking to a full house at St. Ann’s Academy in Victoria, Maude Barlow brought a global perspective to the local campaign for public sewage treatment. It was an energizing evening that started with the Raging Grannies and included a wonderful performance by Vancouver-based singer/songwriter Wyckham Porteous. The event was sponsored by the Council of Canadians, the Greater Victoria Water Watch Coalition and the Canadian Union of Public Employees.
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November 20, 2009 |
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| Prince George rallies against Bill 21 |
CUPE members out in full force Friday to oppose Bill 21.
PRINCE GEORGE – More than 150 workers and community supporters marched through downtown Prince George today protesting the B.C. government’s repressive Bill 21. |
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November 20, 2009 |
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| Public forum to address child care crisis |
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VANCOUVER – Child care activists and experts will share information and plan for action at the B.C. stop on a cross-country tour promoting public delivery of child care through school boards or local governments. |
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November 19, 2009 |
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| Partnerships BC’s P3 methodology ‘seriously flawed’ |
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BURNABY— The BC Liberal government has been relying on seriously flawed methodology to choose public-private partnerships (P3s) over traditional financing and procurement for major capital projects, a renowned economist says in a damning review of the government’s case for P3s released today. |
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November 19, 2009 |
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| THIS GOVERNMENT IS NO BARGAIN! |
Bill 21 Protest Rally Nov. 20
PRINCE GEORGE—CUPE is holding a march and rally Friday, Nov. 20 to protest repressive Bill 21 “back-to-work” legislation passed by the provincial government. The rally will take place outside Liberal MLA Shirley Bond’s Prince George - Valemont constituency office. |
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November 18, 2009 |
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| Park Board defers vote on service cuts for public input |
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CUPE 1004 members who work at the Stanley Park farmyard with CUPE 1004 president Mike Jackson.
VANCOUVER—Vancouver Park Board voted on Tuesday night (Nov. 17) to defer a vote on service cuts to allow for more public input. The meeting was packed with concerned citizens who listened to staff’s recommendations and spoke against cuts to community centres and the closing of both the children’s farmyard at Stanley Park and the Bloedel Conservatory. |
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Water Watch
Public Employee Fall 2009
Child Care NOW!
