City recognizes CUPE 1004’s 100th anniversary
VANCOUVER—CUPE 1004 was recognized at City Council yesterday for one hundred years of public service. Mayor Gregor Robertson noted that CUPE 1004 represents and reflects “the tremendous diversity of the City.” “CUPE 1004 has certainly made a major contribution to the life of this City and our status of one of the most livable cities […]
NDP leadership candidates weigh in on community social services issues
BURNABY—CUPE BC today released the results of a questionnaire about community social services that the union sent earlier this year to the leadership candidates of both the BC Liberals and the BC New Democratic Party. The questionnaire, which sought the candidates’ responses to various issues affecting the sector, was sent on February 4. None of […]
CUPE BC’s 48th annual convention hits Vancouver April 13-16
BURNABY—More than 600 delegates from across the province will gather in Vancouver at the Hyatt Regency for CUPE BC’s 48th annual convention starting next Wednesday. The convention kicks off Wednesday evening with an address from CUPE BC President Barry O’Neill. No CUPE BC Convention would be complete without an international guest speaker, and on Thursday […]
Ambulance paramedics launch new campaign
RICHMOND—Ambulance Paramedics of BC (APBC) have launched a new public relations campaign aimed at increasing awareness of the critical emergency response services that paramedics, members of CUPE 873, provide. The campaign, “Paramedics Care”, features a short video released today as well as radio, print and online advertising that will be rolled out in the coming […]
CUPE BC Young Workers ‘cruising’ toward Convention
Young Workers—Get your cruise on! Click here for info on the Young Workers Task Force Convention Cruise event. cope491
CUPE members support Wisconsin workers at mass rally
PEACE ARCH—CUPE members were among a crowd of more than 1,500 who gathered at the Canada-U.S. border on Saturday (April 2) to stand in solidarity with Wisconsin public sector workers and in support of collective bargaining and democratic rights on both sides of the border. The rally, organized by labour organizations from B.C., Washington and […]
Let’s show solidarity with Wisconsin! April 2 rally planned for Peace Arch border crossing
BURNABY— On Saturday, April 2, CUPE BC is joining with other BC unions and the AFL-CIO to stage a rally in support of Wisconsin labour unions. The cross-border show of solidarity will be at the Peace Arch Park at the border crossing. All Lower Mainland members are encouraged to attend. CUPE BC is organizing free […]
CUPE 50 wins “Spirit” Award for United Way campaign
VICTORIA—CUPE 50 (Victoria Civic Workers) has been recognized for its outstanding efforts in helping the 2010 United Way campaign in Greater Victoria bring in $6.21 million to help the community. The award was presented to CUPE 50 president John Burrows. “Our members are honoured to contribute to our community,” said Burrows. “We live, work and […]
