Translink decision to eliminate TaxiSaver program postponed

VANCOUVER- At a May 2nd in-camera meeting, Translink decided to eliminate the TaxiSavers Program for seniors and people with disabilities in the Metro Vancouver area without any public consultation. Yesterday, Translink was forced to back down because of the public outcry. The TaxiSavers program permits people with disabilities and seniors to purchase taxi scripts at […]

CUPE BC Website to “go dark” on Monday

On June 4, CUPE BC will join with CUPE National and hundreds of other organizations representing millions of Canadians in BlackOutSpeakOut, a campaign to protest the Conservative government’s attack on environmental organizations and charities. As part of the campaign, we will be darkening our website, cupe.bc.ca, to support the right of environmental groups to speak out, […]