News & Bargaining

VICTORIA — B.C.’s largest union has set course for the next year after wrapping up the CUPE BC annual convention. Over 500 delegates from across the province passed more than…

VICTORIA— Over a decade into B.C.’s toxic drug public health emergency, workers are being put in more and more at risk by the misdirected response of governments. In their address…

VICTORIA— Ashley Humphrys, Manager of Social Enterprise with the Ending Violence Association of BC, delivered a keynote address to CUPE BC Convention 2026 delegates on how small, everyday actions can…

VICTORIA— Wesley Lesosky, president of CUPE’s Air Canada Component, gave CUPE BC delegates an inside look at how CUPE flight attendants took on Canada’s biggest airline and the federal government—and…

VICTORIA— In the CUPE regional director’s annual report to convention, Martina Boyd highlighted the challenges and gains made in the region over the past year. While bargaining has been tough,…

VICTORIA— CUPE members in B.C. need to stay on the offensive in bargaining and political fights as government austerity threatens critical public services. That was the message from CUPE National…

VICTORIA— For his fourth time since becoming Premier, David Eby joined CUPE BC delegates for their annual convention. His address opened with a somber tribute to CUPE members that responded…

VICTORIA— CUPE BC’s finances continue to strengthen, with healthy surpluses across all funds. These surpluses have allowed investments in services, member support, and solidarity work to grow. In his annual…

VICTORIA— CUPE National President Mark Hancock is calling on B.C. locals to make workplace safety a top priority, saying violence on the job is a growing risk for members. Speaking…