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CUPE represents over 2,600 library workers in 26 public library systems throughout British Columbia.

CUPE library workers are passionate about libraries and are deeply committed to providing quality library service in communities where we work. We believe that “Library Workers make Libraries Work!”

CUPE advocates on behalf our members on issues that affect us and for improvements in library services. Our members have worked cooperatively with library management and boards to deliver successful library advocacy campaigns over the past 20 years. We hope to continue to do so in the coming years.

CUPE also represent library workers in many public schools, colleges and universities.

Please click here for a full listing of the public libraries in British Columbia where CUPE members work.

Sector Coordinator: Jim Gorman, CUPE National Rep, BC Regional Office

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February 18, 2010

Creston library workers get ‘solid’ first agreement

CRESTON— The 13 members of CUPE 4959 who work at Creston Public Library look forward to serving the public in a healthy working environment, thanks to a first collective agreement that includes wage increases, job security provisions and a new RRSP benefit. “This is a solid new agreement that really recognizes the concerns that our members and their local brought to the bargaining table,” said CUPE National representative Lee-Anne Halifax. “All these library members really want is respect ...

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