MAKING A DIFFERENCE: From left, volunteers Liz Craig and Marcia Chambers, Sanctuary Youth Centre staff member Ian McHale and director Rob Trepanier, volunteer Ken Arcuri, and CUPE 374 executive vice-president Sarah Fairbrass celebrate a successful sock drive for youth in need.VICTORIA—Thanks to a combined effort by the Vancouver Island District Council and CUPE 374, more than $1,000 in socks and cash was raised over the holidays to benefit youth in need on Southern Vancouver Island.

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VANCOUVER – Kamloops union leader and peace activist Bill Ferguson was honoured this week at the CUPE National Convention in Vancouver.  Ferguson received a rousing standing ovation from the 2,500 delegates for his 60+ years of service to the union movement. 

Ferguson was a founding member of the Canadian Union of Public Employees back in 1963. He was also a charter member of the Kamloops and District Labour Council in 1956 and remains an executive-member-at-large to this day.

Former 1004 president Dave Long, CUPE president Paul Moist and current 1004 president Mike Jackson.

VANCOUVER—CUPE 1004 celebrated its 100th birthday this week with a gala reception at the city-owned Pavilion in Stanley Park.

As well as lots of rank-and-file city workers and shop stewards, the event attracted an impressive list of longtime 1004 and CUPE movers and shakers.  Those on hand to cut the cake included CUPE 1004 president Mike Jackson, longtime former president Dave Long, CUPE local

CUPE workers recognized for their role in waste reduction and communications

PORT COQUITLAM—In-house waste collection from CUPE 498 has played a key role in making Port Coquitlam among B.C.’s best.

The city of Port Coquitlam was honored in Vancouver yesterday at the Union of BC Municipalities’ annual awards for its continued commitment to waste reduction and online communications.

The City of Port Coquitlam won awards in two categories; they received first place in the Best Practices - Leadership & Innovation Award category for large urban m

VANCOUVER—CUPE BC and CUPE members from locals 15, 389, 391 and 1004 partnered together this past Sunday (Sept. 25) to celebrate reading and help advocate literacy at the 2011 “Word on the Street” event. 

The festival held downtown at Vancouver Public Library’s main branch, Library Square, and attracts over 40,000 community members.

VICTORIA—With a brand new video from CUPE 2081 members at Camosun College, CUPE has launched a new website to help connect workers in the college sector to each other and their communities.

CUPE members in the B.C. colleges sector help students in British Columbia receive quality post-secondary education from application to graduation.

Mayor Gregor Robertson accepted the 100th Anniversary plaque from CUPE 1004 members who are celebrating 100 years of public service to the City of Vancouver.VANCOUVER—CUPE 1004 was recognized at City Council yesterday for one hundred years of public service.

CUPE 338’s newest members and executive board, along with CUPE leadership, met in Kelowna on Monday, March 28.

KELOWNA—Almost one-third of CUPE’s newest members were on hand Monday to attend their first Local 338 meeting.

After the roll call of officers and the reading of the equality statement, CUPE 338 president Brent Soroka introduced the Local’s executive board, CUPE BC secretary-treasurer Mark Hancock and staff.

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CUPE 1004, City of Vancouver outside workers unveil commemorative plaque

VANCOUVER— CUPE 1004 members will be joined by Mayor Gregor Robertson at 2:00 pm Tuesday, April 5 at a ceremony in the main council chamber at City Hall to mark the 100th anniversary of services provided by Vancouver’s outside workers.

CUPE 1004 president Mike Jackson notes that members of the Local take great pride in providing services to Vancouver residents. “We are proud of the work we have done with the City and our relationship that helps make Vancouver a great place to live.

Victoria – A steady stream of students, staff and faculty came by the CUPE 2081 booth to take the tap water pledge and get a free water bottle on March 10.