Renowned bullying expert Barbara Coloroso kept delegates riveted during her presentation on "The bully, the bullied, the bystander."

VANCOUVER—Delegates focused on the theme “Respectful Workplaces – we all have a role in health and safety” at CUPE BC’s Occupational Health and Safety Conference held October 14 – 16 in Vancouver.

Mike Jackson, chair of the OH&S Committee introduced panelists and welcomed delegates to the opening plenary session and First Nations Elder Rose Point of the Musqueam N

RICHMOND—It is with great sadness that CUPE BC has learned of the death on Sunday night of CUPE 716 (Richmond Schools) member Reynold Sokolik.

Sokolik, a respected activist and long-time member of CUPE BC’s Occupational Health and Safety committee, was suffering from cancer and died after a brief hospitalization.

“Reynold was a great trade unionist, health and safety activist, and a friend who will be missed by all who knew him,” said CUPE BC secretary-treasurer Mark Hancock, whose Facebook page was

BURNABY—CUPE BC’s upcoming occupational health and safety conference (October 14 – 16, Coast Plaza Suites Hotel, Vancouver) opens today. Themed “Respectful Workplaces” – We All have a Role to Play in Health & Safety,” the conference will incorporates issues related to bullying and harassment as well as traditional OH&S themes.

The keynote speaker for the conference is international bestselling author Barbara Coloroso, an expert on workplace bullying and non-conflict resolution.

VANCOUVER— International bestselling author Barbara Coloroso, an expert on workplace bullying and non-conflict resolution, is the keynote speaker tonight at CUPE BC’s Occupational Health and Safety Conference. Coloroso is an internationally recognized speaker and consultant. She will hold a book signing session and books will be available for purchase.

The conference opens today at 6:30 pm at Vancouver’s Coast Plaza Hotel and runs until Saturday, October 16.

O’Neill calls for an end to ‘near misses’ as Day of Mourning events held throughout B.C.

SURREY—CUPE BC president Barry O’Neill summed up this year’s National Day of Mourning events yesterday by calling on union members and employers alike to work together to reduce preventable workplace accidents and eliminate “near misses” altogether.

Speaking in the council chambers at Surrey City Hall, during a cere

BURNABY—The CUPE BC Occupational Health and Safety Committee wants to hear from you through their survey on health and safety issues. Members throughout B.C. face struggles to deal with issues such as unsafe working conditions, violence in the workplace, working alone, and risk to young workers. Please add your voice to the survey.

The easiest way to do this survey is online!

BURNABY—On Wednesday, April 14 CUPE members will be donning pink shirts – for the second time this year – to participate in B.C.’s “Stop Bullying Day.” CUPE members also wore pink on February 26 to mark Canada-wide Stop Bullying Day. The date for B.C.’s participation was changed because of the Olympics.

Locals and members can order No Bullying T-shirts at a cost of $15 each from CUPE BC.

BURNABY–On Friday, February 26, CUPE members in British Columbia will join folks in communities across Canada by wearing pink as they participate in International Stop Bullying Day. By wearing pink, CUPE members will take a stand against bullying and bring awareness to this serious problem in schools, workplaces, and communities.

“Bullying doesn’t stop as a result of the Olympics,” said CUPE BC President Barry O’Neill.