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Year of Solidarity and Success for CUPE BC: Executive Board Report

Year of Solidarity and Success for CUPE BC: Executive Board Report

April 25, 2024
VANCOUVER— It’s been a busy year for CUPE BC, marked by two high-profile strikes, increased community engagement, a historic organizing drive, a province-wide public childcare campaign, and ongoing government relations…
VANCOUVER— It’s been a busy year for CUPE BC, marked by two high-profile strikes, increased community engagement, a historic organizing drive, a province-wide public childcare campaign, and ongoing government relations...

Our finances are strong, but our locals and members are stronger: Davies

Our finances are strong, but our locals and members are stronger: Davies

April 25, 2024
VANCOUVER— CUPE BC remains in a strong financial position having run large surpluses across all funds, reported Secretary-Treasurer Trevor Davies in his annual address to convention Thursday morning.  He said…
VANCOUVER— CUPE BC remains in a strong financial position having run large surpluses across all funds, reported Secretary-Treasurer Trevor Davies in his annual address to convention Thursday morning.  He said...

CUPE must fight for better, in the workplace and at the ballot box: Hancock

CUPE must fight for better, in the workplace and at the ballot box: Hancock

April 25, 2024
VANCOUVER— As Canada’s largest union, CUPE has a responsibility to fight to protect the public services that make life more affordable for all Canadians. That was the message CUPE National…
VANCOUVER— As Canada’s largest union, CUPE has a responsibility to fight to protect the public services that make life more affordable for all Canadians. That was the message CUPE National...

CUPE BC, province’s largest union, kicks off convention in Vancouver

CUPE BC, province’s largest union, kicks off convention in Vancouver

April 24, 2024
VANCOUVER— B.C.’s largest union celebrated hard fought wins for working people in the past year at the opening night of its 2024 CUPE BC convention. Karen Ranalletta, president of CUPE…
VANCOUVER— B.C.’s largest union celebrated hard fought wins for working people in the past year at the opening night of its 2024 CUPE BC convention. Karen Ranalletta, president of CUPE...

More needs to be done to save Surrey StrongStart, says program staff union

More needs to be done to save Surrey StrongStart, says program staff union

April 9, 2024
SURREY – The union representing the Early Childhood Educators that staff Surrey’s StrongStart program are urging the Surrey School District to explore all options to save this vital public education program….
SURREY – The union representing the Early Childhood Educators that staff Surrey’s StrongStart program are urging the Surrey School District to explore all options to save this vital public education program....

Budget 2024 tackles economic uncertainty with investments in public services and affordability – CUPE BC

Budget 2024 tackles economic uncertainty with investments in public services and affordability – CUPE BC

February 22, 2024
VICTORIA— Budget 2024 continues the BC NDP’s record of making meaningful investments in the public services that matter to people and communities, and creating and expanding programs that make life…
VICTORIA— Budget 2024 continues the BC NDP’s record of making meaningful investments in the public services that matter to people and communities, and creating and expanding programs that make life...

District of Chetwynd workers ratify new contract

District of Chetwynd workers ratify new contract

February 15, 2024
CHETWYND – After a collaborative round of negotiations CUPE 3052 members, municipal workers in the District of Chetwynd, have overwhelmingly ratified a new four-year contract. The new agreement includes wage…
CHETWYND – After a collaborative round of negotiations CUPE 3052 members, municipal workers in the District of Chetwynd, have overwhelmingly ratified a new four-year contract. The new agreement includes wage...

CUPE 1978 ratifies new agreement with Greater Victoria Housing Society

CUPE 1978 ratifies new agreement with Greater Victoria Housing Society

February 13, 2024
VICTORIA – CUPE 1978 members at the Greater Victoria Housing Society have ratified a new five-year agreement that provides improved working conditions for CUPE members, as well as enhanced supportive housing…
VICTORIA – CUPE 1978 members at the Greater Victoria Housing Society have ratified a new five-year agreement that provides improved working conditions for CUPE members, as well as enhanced supportive housing...

West Shore Parks and Recreation Society workers ratify new contract

West Shore Parks and Recreation Society workers ratify new contract

February 7, 2024
VICTORIA – CUPE Local 1978 and the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society have ratified a new two-year collective agreement. “Thanks to the hard work of our bargaining committee members,…
VICTORIA – CUPE Local 1978 and the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society have ratified a new two-year collective agreement. “Thanks to the hard work of our bargaining committee members,...