O’Neill writes to CUPE members of HSPBA
CUPE BC President Barry O’Neill today released a letter to CUPE members working in the health sciences sector, which is in the process of voting on a tentative agreement. The letter can be read by clicking here COPE491
CUPE 4816 unanimously votes NO
BURNABY—Members of CUPE 4816 who work with Fraser Health Authority in Burnaby and New Westminster voted unanimously against a proposed agreement in the Health Science Professionals sector. “It was a strong turnout,” said CUPE 4816 president Frank de Waard. “Members voted 100% against this deal because the increase in benefits was just too costly.” Although […]
Vote set for HSPBA
VANCOUVER—Voting locations and dates have now been set for CUPE members who are part of the Health Sciences Professionals Bargaining Association. CUPE’s Healthcare President’s Council has been fielding many member questions on the tentative agreement, particularly around changes to Grade I and Grade II positions. “Changes that suspend the definition of General Supervision come into […]
CUPE 458 celebrates 60 years in the Valley
CHILLIWACK—CUPE 458 kicked off their 60th Anniversary on Friday by serving lunch to members and exempt staff at four locations in the Fraser Valley. The Local’s actual anniversary date is January 22, 1951. “As we look back, we can be proud of our contributions to our community as municipal workers,” says CUPE 458 president Louise […]
Community Action—It Works!
CUPE BC’s annual convention is set for April 13 – 16, 2011 at the Hyatt in Vancouver. Mark your calendars, and click through the links for delegate information. cope491
Surrey latest BC municipality to partner with unionized city staff to make communities safer
SURREY—The City of Surrey is the latest community to partner with CUPE’s successful “City Watch” program that brings the eyes and ears of civic workers to fight and reduce crime and increase public safety, CUPE BC General Vice President Cindy McQueen said today. “City Watch” is an initiative of the Canadian Union of Public Employees […]
Do you vote NDP? Join the party now and vote for a new leader…
BURNABY-CUPE BC is encouraging all members who support the BC New Democratic Party to join the political party before January 17 so they can participate in the election of the next leader. CUPE members all across BC have an opportunity to influence the future direction of the BC NDP by becoming members of the party, […]
John Loxley on Victoria’s Independent Community TV
Victoria’s Independent Community TV will be airing four upcoming shows featuring Professor John Loxley presenting from his new book, “Public Service, Private Profits.” Loxley’s recent presentation at UVic was co-sponsored by CUPE BC. The hour long show will air on: Saturday, December 18, 11 a.m. and 11:30 p.m.Sunday, December 19, 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. […]
Tentative agreement reached for health science professionals, CUPE recommends rejection
VANCOUVER—After more than nine months of bargaining, a tentative agreement was reached on December 22, 2010 between the Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association and Health Employers’ Association of BC. Health science professionals are members of the modern health care team who deliver clinical, diagnostic and rehabilitation services in hospitals and communities throughout the province. This […]
