“Keep it Local, Keep it Public” event shows importance of keeping services public
PRINCE GEORGE—Over 100 Prince George residents came out to support public services by attending the “Keep it Local, Keep it Public” event Wednesday March, 7 at the College of New Caledonia. CUPE 399 president Gary Campbell said this event was about educating the public on public private partnerships (P3s) and the real problems that come […]
Thousands turn out to show support for collective bargaining rights, opposition to Bill 22
VICTORIA—Hundreds of CUPE members joined with thousands of other union members and activists in Victoria on Tuesday to rally at the BC Legislature in support of free collective bargaining rights and in opposition to the BC Liberal government’s Bill 22. CUPE BC President Barry O’Neill spoke to the audience, estimated at more than 10,000, and […]
Fraser Valley Regional District workers ratify three-year deal
FRASER VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT—CUPE Local 458 workers have ratified a new three-year collective agreement. The Regional District workers and the employer, with the help of mediator Debbie Cameron, have a new contract which runs until December 31, 2013. Included in the package are wage increases of 2 per cent (2011), 1.5 per cent (2012) and […]
Oliver Municipal workers ratify a four-year agreement
OLIVER–CUPE municipal workers in Oliver have ratified a new four-year agreement with the Town of Oliver. A settlement was reached Wednesday evening and comes after the local had taken a 100 percent strike vote last month. “After a very tough round of bargaining we are pleased that we have a new collective agreement that is […]
