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K-12

CUPE represents approximately 23,000 support workers and special education assistants in B.C.'s public schools. 

We’re the largest support worker and education assistant union in the K-12 sector.

CUPE members work in every support role within the public school system from helping children arrive at school (bus drivers and crossing guards) to supporting students in the system (noon-hour supervisors, teaching assistants, cultural workers) through the clerical functions (such as payroll, bookkeeping, record keeping, accounting, secretarial in schools, resource centres and district offices).

Click here for a full listing of the school districts in British Columbia in which we represent members.

Sector Coordinator: Bill Pegler, CUPE National Rep, BC Regional Office

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January 27, 2010

New West school district says goodbye to bottled water

NEW WESTMINISTER – The New Westminster Board of Education has voted unanimously to end the use of bottled water in school facilities and promote public water through educational material. The motion, brought forward by trustee Lori Watt, directs staff to stop providing bottled water at events hosted by School District 40, phase out contracts for bottled water companies, and report on the status of water fountains in school buildings. Marcel Marsolais, CUPE 409 presidentThe school district joins ...

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