Paramedics’ talks resume
VANCOUVER – Talks are back on between the Ambulance Paramedics of BC and the employer. The two bargaining committees will meet Tuesday in Vancouver with third-party mediator Mark Atkinson in attendance. The development came Sunday following weekend discussions between CUPE 873, CUPE BC and the BC Ambulance Service. At a Friday support rally for paramedics […]
Register now for Champions for Public Education conference
VANCOUVER – CUPE BC’s Champions for Public Education conference promises to be a stimulating experience for CUPE members in the K-12, college and university sectors. The conference runs from Monday, October 26 to Wednesday, October 28, 2009 in Vancouver. And the registration deadline is Friday, October 9, so get your registrations in as soon as […]
Community Health members prepare for 2010 bargaining
BURNABY—CUPE Community Health sector members from Locals 15, 1978, 3495, and 4816 held a one-day bargaining conference this weekend at the Metrotown Hilton. Health Care President’s Council president Frank de Waard welcomed the 30 members to the conference. “We are the most valuable asset that the Health Authority has,” said de Waard. “We shouldn’t start […]
CUPE welcomes new college local
PRINCE GEORGE—CUPE’s newest B.C. local is looking forward to their first visit from CUPE BC president Barry O’Neill. CUPE 4951 – representing operational staff at the College of New Caledonia in B.C.’s north central interior – promises Barry a warm welcome. With the largest of six campuses in Prince George, the college serves a vast […]
Paramedics to take ‘offer’ on tour
VANCOUVER—The CUPE 873 bargaining team is taking the government’s latest “settlement offer” to members across the province. Ambulance Paramedics of BC president John Strohmaier announced the tour today. “The employer (BC Ambulance Service) has implied that our bargaining team and our executive don’t represent our members,” Strohmaier said, “so we have decided to consult directly […]
CUPE BC president slams ambulance boss
VANCOUVER—CUPE BC president Barry O’Neill has slammed the head of the BC Ambulance Service for “fear mongering”. O’Neill’s comments came during negotiations between striking Ambulance Paramedics of BC (CUPE 873), and the provincial government. The government delivered a “settlement offer” Monday, which CUPE 873 president John Strohmaier told his members he would present to them […]
Electoral reform needs broader consultation: CUPE
BURNABY— Premier Gordon Campbell’s announcement of a new task force on electoral reform in B.C. is a good idea—but the panel of politicians he’s proposing reflects too narrow a range of interests, says the Canadian Union of Public Employees. “We certainly agree that local government election law needs to be reformed,” said CUPE BC president […]
Solidarity and strong leadership at CUPE national convention
BURNABY-CUPE’s 24th national convention concluded in Montreal on October 9. About 2,500 delegates and staff worked hard, debated with passion – passing close to 100 resolutions, and set a course for the next two years. BURNABY-CUPE’s 24th national convention concluded in Montreal on October 9. About 2,500 delegates and staff worked hard, debated with passion […]
Catalyst Paper loss in court a victory for communities
BURNABY—Justice Peter Voith dismissed Catalyst Paper’s suit against four coastal communities today. The corporation had refused to pay their assessed municipal taxes in Port Alberni, North Cowichan, Campbell River, and Powell River and had sued the municipalities, claiming that the tax rate they were being assessed was unreasonable and illegal. “The failure of corporations to […]
Ambulance Paramedic Convention Starts Monday
RICHMOND—More than 200 delegates from across B.C. are expected to attend the annual convention of the Ambulance Paramedics of BC, CUPE 873 that starts on Monday. CUPE 873 president John Strohmaier will chair the proceedings. CUPE BC president Barry O’Neill will address the delegates on Monday afternoon. Delegates will elect their executive officers and focus […]
