College of New Caledonia talks tank
PRINCE GEORGE–Contract talks broke off today at the College of New Caledonia. CUPE Local 4951 says the negotiations reached an impasse after the union presented its offer of settlement to the college and were told the college has ‘no money’ for a new contract with its unionized workers. The union says the problem is not […]
Anti-Privatization Conference Begins
RICHMOND—CUPE members from all over the province arrived in Richmond Wednesday evening for the opening night of CUPE BC’s anti-privatization conference. The theme of the conference “positively public-our communities are not for sale” was clearly noted by all attendees and speakers. Cindy McQueen, conference chair, opened the conference and Larry Grant, Musqueam elder, gave greetings […]
Big Banner Day at SFU
BURNABY—The 24-hour strike at Simon Fraser University has pushed the employer to mediation with CUPE 3338 support workers. The two sides met yesterday and discussions are ongoing. Morale was high on the picket lines as CUPE 3338 members were joined by CUPE National President Paul Moist, striking TSSU teaching assistants, Faculty Association members and BCGEU […]
Community to voice opinion on core service review
PRINCE GEORGE—Prince George residents will have an opportunity to speak about the final core services review, which was released to the public last Friday (Nov.2), this upcoming Tuesday. “Community Conversation” will begin at 6 pm at the College of New Caledonia and will offer a venue for the public to tell Mayor and Council what […]
