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A Statement from CUPE BC: On Vancouver’s 2026 Budget, “zero” means cuts to services, layoffs for workers, and higher fees for families
A Statement from CUPE BC: On Vancouver’s 2026 Budget, “zero” means cuts to services, layoffs for workers, and higher fees for families
November 25, 2025
Today, November 25, Mayor Ken Sim and the ABC Council members adopted a new budget without a property tax adjustment for 2026. Despite their claims, a zero percent property tax…
Today, November 25, Mayor Ken Sim and the ABC Council members adopted a new budget without a property tax adjustment for 2026. Despite their claims, a zero percent property tax...
Joint Statement from CUPE 15 and 1004 on Vancouver’s 2026 Budget
Joint Statement from CUPE 15 and 1004 on Vancouver’s 2026 Budget
November 25, 2025
Today, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim and the ABC Councillors voted to approve the 2026 budget despite overwhelming opposition from residents, small businesses, workers, and community groups. This decision is deeply…
Today, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim and the ABC Councillors voted to approve the 2026 budget despite overwhelming opposition from residents, small businesses, workers, and community groups. This decision is deeply...
A Statement from CUPE BC: Defending Truth, Rejecting Denialism
A Statement from CUPE BC: Defending Truth, Rejecting Denialism
September 29, 2025
In advance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, CUPE BC adds our voice to the growing chorus condemning the toxic spread of Residential School denialism. The truth of…
In advance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, CUPE BC adds our voice to the growing chorus condemning the toxic spread of Residential School denialism. The truth of...
First Transit strike in Eastern Fraser Valley is BC Transit’s failure
First Transit strike in Eastern Fraser Valley is BC Transit’s failure
May 16, 2023
CUPE BC president Karen Ranalletta says BC Transit ‘needs to get its head out of the sand’ For most public sector workers in this province, contract negotiations occur between their…
CUPE BC president Karen Ranalletta says BC Transit ‘needs to get its head out of the sand’ For most public sector workers in this province, contract negotiations occur between their...
Worker tributes are great—but fair compensation is better
Worker tributes are great—but fair compensation is better
September 2, 2022
This Labour Day, let’s commit to making life more affordable for B.C. workers Anyone who knows me knows I love a good party, and Labour Day is no exception. This…
This Labour Day, let’s commit to making life more affordable for B.C. workers Anyone who knows me knows I love a good party, and Labour Day is no exception. This...
Facing B.C.’s challenges together in 2022
Facing B.C.’s challenges together in 2022
December 9, 2021
Welcome to the Winter 2022 edition of Public Employee. Though you will receive this issue well before January 1, I want to extend my best wishes to all CUPE members…
Welcome to the Winter 2022 edition of Public Employee. Though you will receive this issue well before January 1, I want to extend my best wishes to all CUPE members...
CUPE BC presents priorities for B.C. Budget 2022
CUPE BC presents priorities for B.C. Budget 2022
October 1, 2021
As part of the provincial government’s pre-Budget 2022 consultations, CUPE BC President Karen Ranalletta presented the union’s priorities and recommendations. Read the full document here.
As part of the provincial government’s pre-Budget 2022 consultations, CUPE BC President Karen Ranalletta presented the union’s priorities and recommendations. Read the full document here.
It’s time to reconnect
It’s time to reconnect
July 27, 2021
In the year and a half since the first COVID-19 lockdown, we’ve learned just how challenging and unpredictable pandemic times can be. For many of us, the ability to make…
In the year and a half since the first COVID-19 lockdown, we’ve learned just how challenging and unpredictable pandemic times can be. For many of us, the ability to make...
Connecting with our members never stops
Connecting with our members never stops
March 25, 2021
As you read this issue of Public Employee, we’re well into the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic. While vaccines allow us to see light at the end of the…
As you read this issue of Public Employee, we’re well into the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic. While vaccines allow us to see light at the end of the...