CSS members planning next steps to secure a fair deal

BURNABY—In recent weeks, CUPE members working in community social services have been attending membership meetings across the province to discuss next steps in their efforts to secure a fair collective agreement. The meetings were scheduled by the multi-union Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA) in response to the current impasse at the bargaining table, where […]

HSPBA ratifies collective agreement

BURNABY—Members of the Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association (HSPBA) have voted to accept the terms of the collective agreement reached in late December. “Our members expressed loud disapproval of this deal and we’re disappointed it was ratified,” said CUPE bargaining committee member, Frank De Waard, “However, we look forward to working with the other unions […]

Celebrating 100 years of Sisterhood

BURNABY—The CUPE BC women’s committee marked the centenary of International Women’s Day with a piece of original art commissioned from Wells, B.C. artist Claire Kujundzic. Copies of the poster have been shipped to all CUPE BC locals. “We were thrilled to be able have Claire’s talent and sensibility to help us mark this very important […]