Fallen Tofino Paramedics laid to rest at ceremony attended by thousands
TOFINO—In a moving ceremony attended by paramedics, firefighters, police officers and other emergency personnel from all over North America, the community of Tofino said goodbye Saturday to Jo-Ann Fuller and Ivan Polivka, the two paramedics who died in the line of duty on October 19. John Strohmaier, President of the Ambulance Paramedics of BC, CUPE […]
Employer cancels college bargaining at last minute
BURNABY-The College and Institute Support Staff Bargaining Association (CISSBA) announced today that provincial template-table bargaining has been cancelled by the Post Secondary Employers’ Association (PSEA). The PSEA confirmed on October 30 that it would not be attending bargaining sessions scheduled for November 2-5. PSEA employers are now discussing whether to proceed with the template-table bargaining […]
Campbell’s resignation doesn’t erase the BC Liberal record of deception—CUPE BC
BURNABY—Gordon Campbell may have resigned as premier and leader of the BC Liberal Party, but his departure does nothing to repair the damage his policies and actions have created throughout B.C., CUPE BC President Barry O’Neill said today. “I rarely agree with Mr. Campbell, but he was right about one thing in his resignation speech: […]
Community Health Sector launches campaign
VANCOUVER–CUPE members who work in community health launched a campaign today to raise public awareness and understanding of the services they provide in communities across British Columbia. “Lots of people don’t realize the many ways we help,” says Jill Stromnes, an administrative support supervisor with Fraser Health. “But children, adults and seniors in B.C.’s communities […]
After one year, no deal in sight
Last Thursday marked the one year anniversary of the commencement of negotiations for new collective agreements in the community social services sector. Bargaining resumed this week after the employers took a five week break. Your union bargaining committee was optimistic at the start of the week as a number of very minor issues were agreed […]
