More than 3,000 community living workers going on strike

More than 3,000 community living workers going on strike BURNABY—Nearly 3,400 community living workers who support adults, children and infants with disabilities and their families are going on strike, starting on Wednesday (January 30). The 24-hour job action will affect Richmond-based Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA) and Burnaby-based PosAbilities, the two largest community social service agencies […]

CUPE speaks out at Idle No More

VANCOUVER—CUPE BC joined thousands of Idle No More supporters across the country yesterday as the House of Commons reconvened to calls for justice for First Nations and all Canadians. In Vancouver, protesters rallied outside the federal Aboriginal Affairs office downtown with speeches, a tobacco ceremony and dancing. The CUPE BC trailer was on hand to […]