Earth Day–April 22, 2011
Earth Day is a time for all CUPE members to take action in their communities to help make the world greener and more sustainable. CUPE members can push for green actions in their workplaces by doing simple things like changing how you get to work and around your community, drinking only tap water, assessing your […]
Burnaby becomes Canada’s first ‘Blue Community’
BURNABY—Burnaby City Council voted unanimously last night to adopt a resolution that affirms the City’s commitment to public water and waste water systems. The City also voted to pressure the federal government to invest in a national water infrastructure system so that all Canadians have access to safe drinking water no matter where they live. […]
Wisconsin labour activists bring message of inspiration, warning
BURNABY— Speaking to a crowd of more than 100 labour supporters and activists in Burnaby last night, Wisconsin labour activists Betsy Kippers and Marc Norberg shared inspirational stories of the current struggle there to protect collective bargaining rights and the right for public sector workers to join unions. Kippers is Vice President of the Wisconsin […]
