CUPE Taking a Stand Against Workplace Homophobia
BURNABY— In the past months, there has been increasing awareness of the devastating impact that homophobic bullying can have in high schools. The same issues exist in workplaces, and hurts worker’s moral, and the company bottom line. Mental harassment and psychological disorders, bullying and professional psychological illnesses are just a few of the damaging side […]
Limited strike action to continue in Okanagan Libraries
KELOWNA— Limited job action will continue in 16 library branches throughout the Okanagan. Library workers will continue to not collect fines or work any overtime. “We want to continue to keep libraries running with as few interruptions as possible,” says CUPE 1123 president Rose Jurkic. “We remain extremely committed to our patrons and we value […]
Limited progress at Community Social Services bargaining table
BURNABY—Community Social Services bargaining resumed for the week of April 30, with limited progress. The multi-union bargaining committee – the Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA) – is continuing to make the case for a fair and reasonable deal at the bargaining table, including a wage increase. It is also pushing back on concessionary demands […]
North Island College losing ‘face’
COURTENAY – North Island College is abandoning its satellite education centres in Gold River and Bella Coola. The planned closures are a giant step in the wrong direction, according to CUPE BC president Barry O’Neill. “The last thing these economically hard-hit communities need is reduced access to job training and post secondary education,” says O’Neill. […]
Important survey on unionized child care centres
BURNABY—CUPE is a partner organization on the Child Care Human Resources Sector Council (CCHRSC), which will be defunded as of March next year. In the meantime, the council has funding to complete an important survey on wages, benefits, and working conditions in child care centres. The Child Care Human Resources Sector Council is sponsoring a […]
CUPE BC sponsors Justice Forum at DOXA festival
VANCOUVER—CUPE BC is proud to be the major sponsoring partner of the third annual Justice Forum of this year’s DOXA documentary film festival, which starts tonight and runs until Sunday, May 13. First introduced at the 2010 Festival, the Justice Forum has grown and developed into one of DOXA’s most important programs. The intent of […]
CUPE BC celebrates Asian Heritage Month
BURNABY—The members of B.C.’s diverse, vibrant and growing Asian Canadian community take pride in sharing their rich cultural heritage during the month of May. Asian Heritage Month is an opportunity to acknowledge the long and rich history of Asian Canadians, and to promote their many achievements and contributions to our union and communities from coast […]
Front-line library workers to hold information picket at opening of Vernon branch
VERNON—CUPE library workers will hold an information picket Saturday morning at the new Vernon Okanagan Regional Library branch. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of the Vernon Library which is located at 2800-30th Avenue. CUPE 1123 president Rose Jurkic says that the information picket will not disrupt the […]
Public consultation on Powell River finances begins Monday
POWELL RIVER— Bricks and mortar alone won’t make Powell River successful, that’s the message from CUPE 798. CUPE 798, the union representing municipal, library and regional district workers, met with Mayor and Council today to discuss the 2012-2013 budget. The budget was recently announced and focuses solely on infrastructure improvements paid for by cuts to […]
CUPE at May Day 2012
VANCOUVER—CUPE members were front and centre at this year’s May Day celebrations in downtown Vancouver. Hospital Employee’s Union president Ken Robinson joined other local labour leaders in congratulations and a call to action outside the Vancouver Art Gallery. The more than 500 supporters on hand marched through downtown Vancouver and on to the start of […]
