Day three of convention saw CUPE delegates pass an emergency resolution on the funding crisis in public education and hear from CUPE National president Paul Moist and secretary-treasurer Claude Généreux. The CUPE BC executive board reported on a busy year fighting for public services, bargaining and participating in elections. Evening events included a cruise on a paddle-wheeler for CUPE’s young workers and an equality forum featuring the aboriginal ensemble M’Girl. Check out Coffee Break News for a daily round-up of events.
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CUPE BC sets sights on worker power at the ballot box
CUPE BC sets sights on worker power at the ballot box
April 27, 2024
“When we plan together, bargain together, campaign together, and stand together…we win” – Karen Ranalletta, CUPE BC President to 2024 CUPE BC convention VANCOUVER— Wrapping up four days of discussions…
“When we plan together, bargain together, campaign together, and stand together…we win” – Karen Ranalletta, CUPE BC President to 2024 CUPE BC convention VANCOUVER— Wrapping up four days of discussions...
Worker solidarity: protecting hard-fought worker’s rights in upcoming elections
Worker solidarity: protecting hard-fought worker’s rights in upcoming elections
April 27, 2024
VANCOUVER— Enhance and defend worker rights. Strengthen labour laws. Support the right of workers to organize. These are the things Bea Bruske, president of the Canadian Labour Congress, said politicians…
VANCOUVER— Enhance and defend worker rights. Strengthen labour laws. Support the right of workers to organize. These are the things Bea Bruske, president of the Canadian Labour Congress, said politicians...
The power to radically improve the lives of workers
The power to radically improve the lives of workers
April 27, 2024
VANCOUVER— Whether they spell it labour or labor, unions are working to better the lives of workers, fight for racial justice, and are united in opposing right-wing extremism on both…
VANCOUVER— Whether they spell it labour or labor, unions are working to better the lives of workers, fight for racial justice, and are united in opposing right-wing extremism on both...
