CUPE BC Convention sets course for 2011-2012
O’Neill, Hancock and GVPs re-elected by acclamation VANCOUVER—CUPE BC’s 48th annual convention drew to a close today, with more than 500 delegates re-electing President Barry O’Neill for a seventh term and Secretary-Treasurer Mark Hancock for a fourth term. In addition, delegates re-elected General Vice-Presidents Debbie Taylor, Paul Faoro, Cindy McQueen and Trevor Davies. Delegates also […]
New video: Caring for students and B.C. public schools
VANCOUVER—CUPE BC’s K-12 committee presented a new video featuring members at work throughout the province at the CUPE BC 2011 convention. Committee chair Deb Taylor said that convention delegates received the video with enthusiastic applause. “The video shows the range of work that CUPE members do within the public school system. We work directly with […]
From illiterate dropout to published author
Ed Thomas living proof of union program’s value VANCOUVER—CUPE 5167 (City of Hamilton) long-time activist Ed Thomas shared his story at CUPE BC convention about how literacy changed his life. “Literacy empowers our members,” said Thomas. “It’s inclusive and provides them with the confidence and opportunity to fully participate in union activities.” A recent resolution […]
CLC pushes for pension security
VANCOUVER—The Canadian Labour Congress has set its sights on retirement income. CLC Pacific Regional Director Amber Hockin dropped by the CUPE Convention to let delegates know about the ambitious plan. The CLC’s goal, said Hockin, “is to dramatically improve retirement security for every worker in Canada – both union and non-union.” Calling the 1.6 million seniors living […]
