CUPE ‘heroes’ save 11-year-old swimmer
VANCOUVER – Quick action by two CUPE lifeguards saved an 11-year-old boy at the University of British Columbia. Colton Boechler went into cardiac arrest while swimming at the UBC Aquatic Centre Saturday. When Colton collapsed at the side of the pool, lifeguards Aaron Stryd and Jane Bellet took over. The pair immediately performed CPR and […]
Talks break down in community social services bargaining, strike vote to be taken
VANCOUVER – Talks broke down yesterday between the provincial government, employers and the ten unions representing B.C.’s 15,000 community social services workers. The parties have been in negotiations since February to try and reach a collective agreement. Wages, benefits and concessionary demands by the employer, including revisiting improvements gained in the last round of bargaining […]
Talks break down in community social services bargaining, strike vote to be taken: Strike vote meetings to start next week
VANCOUVER – Talks broke down yesterday between the provincial government, employers and the ten unions representing B.C.’s 15,000 community social services workers. As a result, there will be a strike vote for all unionized workers in the sector. Outstanding issues include: wages, benefits, sick leave, reimbursable expenses and concessionary demands by the employer, including revisiting […]
