BURNABY—CUPE members and staff were among the full-house crowd today for this year’s labour breakfast to commemorate the National Day of Action on Violence Against Women.

The annual event, sponsored by the BC Federation of Labour, honours victims of violence against women while calling for action to prevent violence and abuse.

Members from CUPE BC’s Women’s Committee Leah Murray (CUPE 116), Joyce Griffiths (CUPE 389), and Annaliese Hunt (CUPE 7000) attended the Equality breakfast event held in Vancouver.VANCOUVER—CUPE BC was proud to sponsor West Coast LEAF’s 24th Annual Equality Breakfast celebrating International Women’s Day. Keynote speaker was Canadian journalist and best-selling author Linda McQuaig.

She addressed a full hall, speaking on equality and social justice. McQuaig praised the work done by West Coast LEAF.

Speakers and MLAs at the IWD breakfast (L to R: Mable Elmore, Agasel Lindawan, Judy Darcy, Dawn Black, Shelagh Day and Kathy Corrigan).BURNABY-The annual BC Federation of Labour International Women’s Day breakfast held special meaning this year as union women marked the 100th anniversary of IWD. CUPE BC had a table at the event.

Hosted by Irene Lanzinger, secretary-treasurer of the BC Fed, the morning was kicked off by interim leader of the BC NDP Dawn Black.

The grand finale – a cake from the VCC baking programCOQUITLAM-Evergreen Cultural Centre was done up in style to welcome women in the Tri-Cities to a celebration of International Women’s Day.

CUPE Metro Vancouver District Council vice-president Cindy McQueen welcomed a full house to the second annual event.

VANCOUVER- The community celebrated International Women’s Day in style on Saturday, March 5 with a parade down Vancouver’s Commercial Drive, followed by an indoor festival at the WISE Hall.Joyce Griffiths (CUPE 389), Sheryl Burns (CUPE 1936) and Joyce’s partner Mickey Holloway carried new CUPE BC women’s banners at festivities in Vancouver on Saturday, March 5

In honour of the 100 year anniversary of IWD, the parade featured women representing different times from the past.

BURNABY—The CUPE BC women’s committee marked the centenary of International Women’s Day with a piece of original art commissioned from Wells, B.C. artist Claire Kujundzic. Copies of the poster have been shipped to all CUPE BC locals.

“We were thrilled to be able have Claire’s talent and sensibility to help us mark this very important day for women everywhere,” said Deb Taylor, chair of the CUPE BC women’s committee.

BURNABY—CUPE BC representatives joined others in labour and the community at a breakfast this morning to mark the National Day of Remembrance Action on Violence against Women.

Breakfast participants also heard from NDP women’s issues critic MLA Kathy Corrigan on failure of provincial government to support essential women’s services throughout the province.

VANCOUVER – Service providers and women from Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside marked International Women’s Day on Monday this week at a lunch sponsored by CUPE Metro Vancouver District Council.

CUPE women at the IWD breakfast.

BURNABY – Union women celebrated International Women’s Day with a breakfast that included bread and roses, as well as inspiring and moving words from Adrienne Montani of First Call Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition and BC NDP Leader Carole James.

BURNABY —As International Women’s Day approaches, we reflect on the past year and highlight opportunities to celebrate this important day.

In the past year, the CUPE BC women’s committee has reached out into our communities to support community partners who share our goals. The initial outcome of this initiative has been very exciting as there are many initiatives that we can participate in.