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Bill 21 Protest Rally Nov. 26 in Abbotsford ABBOTSFORD—CUPE is holding a march and rally Thursday, Nov. 26 to protest the repressive Bill 21 “back-to-work” legislation passed by the provincial government. The rally for free collective bargaining will take place outside Liberal MLA John Van Dongen’s constituency office at 1925 McCallum Road, Abbotsford. The march […]
THIS GOVERNMENT IS NO BARGAIN!
Bill 21 Protest Rallies in Kamloops – North Thompson and Courtenay Nov. 27 Bill 21 Kamloops – North Thompson Protest Rally Nov. 27 CUPE is holding a march and rally Friday, Nov. 27 to protest repressive Bill 21 “back-to-work” legislation passed by the provincial government. The rally will take place outside Liberal MLA Terry Lake’s […]
BC Fed condemns Bill 21
VANCOUVER—BC Federation of Labour delegates vowed solid support for CUPE BC’s campaign against Bill 21 at their annual convention in Vancouver today. The vote was followed by a noon rally for the 3,500 ambulance paramedics who were legislated “back-to-work” by the Liberal government. An emergency resolution passed unanimously resolves that the Federation will: 1) Condemn […]
Library board gets an earful from public
VANCOUVER—The message at last night’s Vancouver Public Library (VPL) board meeting was loud and clear: members of the public love their libraries and don’t want to see their cherished services reduced or eliminated to meet the City of Vancouver’s budget shortfalls. “I was extremely proud of our communities, of how they rose up to defend […]
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Bill 21 Protest Rally Saturday, Nov. 28 with CUPE BC president Barry O’Neill NANAIMO—CUPE is holding a rally Saturday, Nov. 28 to protest repressive Bill 21 “back-to-work” legislation passed by the provincial government and calling for negotiation NOT legislation. The rally will take place at Diana Krall Plaza on Commercial Street starting at 11am. WHERE: […]
Victoria Bill 21 Protest Rally Wed. Dec. 2
VICTORIA – The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) is holding a rally at the Oak Bay – Gordon Head office of Liberal MLA Ida Chong Wednesday at 12 Noon. We are calling on the government to respect free collective bargaining and return to the table immediately to negotiate a fair contract with our 3,500 […]
The Grinch Who Stole Collective Bargaining!
CUPE on the true meaning of giving Today– Monday, Nov. 30 What: Unofficial welcoming committee to the Vancouver – Point Grey BC Liberal Holiday Party Time: 6 – 7:30pm Where: University Golf Club, 5185 University Boulevard, Vancouver Join “Santa” as he greets guests and delivers CUPE’s spirit of holidays to the BC Liberals! Plus the […]
THIS GOVERNMENT IS NO BARGAIN!
Bill 21 Protest Rally Nov. 20 PRINCE GEORGE—CUPE is holding a march and rally Friday, Nov. 20 to protest repressive Bill 21 “back-to-work” legislation passed by the provincial government. The rally will take place outside Liberal MLA Shirley Bond’s Prince George – Valemont constituency office. WHERE: 1350 5th Avenue, Prince George WHEN: 11:30 am – […]
Public forum to address child care crisis
VANCOUVER – Child care activists and experts will share information and plan for action at the B.C. stop on a cross-country tour promoting public delivery of child care through school boards or local governments. Across Canada, parents struggle to find good child care in a patchwork of services that is privatized, fragmented and expensive. And […]
CUPE to address council on BC Assessment office closures
VERNON—The BC Assessment Authority has announced plans to close our Vernon and Penticton offices and send our work to Kelowna. The members of CUPE 1767 believe that the services we offer through these public Vernon and Penticton offices are vital to the community. CUPE 1767 president Kevin McPhail will be addressing Vernon City Council on […]
