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CUPE BC represents more than 80,000 workers in more than 170 local unions and across many different sectors. Nearly every community in the province has one or more CUPE locals. CUPE members work in hundreds of occupations that help keep communities strong. More
Barry O'Neill CUPE BC, President
Good news that LPNs stay united in HEU
CUPE BC applauds the solidarity of LPNs who have chosen to stay with the Hospital Employees’ Union. Commenting on the January 18 announcement that the BC Nurses’ Union leadership failed to meet sign up targets necessary to represent LPNs, CUPE BC president Barry O’Neill said that the Labour Board should dismiss the BCNU raid applications. “This has been a colossal waste of time and resources. It...more
Online petition for local services
VERNON— BC Assessment offices in Vernon and Penticton are slated to be shut down by the provincial government. The 22 members of CUPE 1767 who work at these offices want to keep jobs and services local and have launched an online more...
Lack of respect laid at MLA’s door
BURNABY – A lunchtime crowd of 40 people had two strong messages for Burnaby North MLA Richard Lee: negotiation is always better than legislation and ambulance response times in British Columbia are a disgrace. CUPE BC regional more...
Ambulance response times 'a disgrace'
BURNABY—Ambulance wait times in British Columbia point to the critical condition of ambulance services in B.C. according to CUPE 873. The ambulance paramedics say a lack of attention has seen the service deteriorate more...
An ice time had by all!
POWELL RIVER – More than 125 people enjoyed a free public skate Saturday hosted by CUPE. The event was sponsored by CUPE Locals 798, 476 and 873 (representing Powell River municipal, regional, library, school board workers and more...
Support strong for paramedics - poll
BURNABY – A new poll shows solid support for B.C.’s ambulance paramedics in their demands to improve ambulance service in B.C. and negotiate a collective agreement. When the provincial government passed Bill 21 “back to more...
CUPE turns up the heat on Bill 21
VANCOUVER – CUPE members, faculty, activists and students braved the cold (for Vancouver) weather today to rally at the University of British Columbia in support of free collective bargaining. The midday rally at UBC was the more...
Jargon-laden Throne Speech hints at mass privatization
February 9, 2010
BURNABY— This year’s Speech from the Throne leaves no doubt that the BC Liberal government has completely ignored all expert evidence to date about the folly of public-private partnerships (P3s) and intends to push more...
O’Neill addresses hundreds of CUPE members on “local first” initiatives
February 9, 2010
COMOX—The school gymnasium at Highland Senior Secondary School was filled to the bleachers on Monday for CUPE BC president Barry O’Neill’s address on the importance of local investment policies that strengthen more...
UVic rally for public services, free collective bargaining
February 9, 2010
VICTORIA—Whistles blew, sirens wailed and hundreds of leaflets were handed out at a rally at UVic on February 8. CUPE members from six BC universities joined allies in Victoria to raise awareness about threats more...
Tentative agreement reached for 48,000 hospital and long-term care workers
February 8, 2010
BURNABY—A tentative agreement covering more than 48,000 hospital and long-term care workers has been reached between the multi-union Facilities Bargaining Association and B.C.’s health employers. The two-year more...