Month: August 2013

CUPE to launch ad campaign to avert strike in public schools

BURNABY—CUPE’s education workers will launch a radio and television advertising campaign on Monday focused on building support for the union members’ work to keep BC’s schools clean, safe, and inclusive. “We’ve made every effort to bargain a fair and reasonable settlement with the employers, but their lack of preparation is threatening to disrupt classes this […]

CUPE 389 to host street party at NSWC

NORTH VANCOUVER – This Saturday (August 17) CUPE members and community members are invited to join locked out CUPE employees at the North Shore Winter Club (NSWC) for a street party from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This will be a fun event for all ages and will feature a free BBQ and refreshments, music, […]

Government bargaining delays threaten to disrupt classes in the fall

BURNABY—Despite assurances that the provincial government was prepared to bargain with CUPE education workers in August, negotiations have broken off indefinitely. “They called us back to the table. We were ready, they were not. As a result, there is a danger that classes will be disrupted this fall,” said Colin Pawson, Chair of the CUPE […]

CUPE BC celebrates diversity in the Vancouver Pride parade

VANCOUVER – CUPE BC was proud to join with CUPE members from throughout the Lower Mainland to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Pride in Vancouver. On Sunday August 4 the annual parade attracted tens of thousands of spectators and did not disappoint with fabulous floats, dancers and marchers. Jeffrey Cramer, a Local 1004 member, led […]

UBC animal care technicians vote to join CUPE

VANCOUVER—The 91 lab assistants and research assistants employed by Animal Care Services at the University of British Columbia have voted to join CUPE Local 116. “CUPE 116 is excited to welcome these new members to our growing local,” said Colleen Garbe, President of CUPE Local 116. “I am committed to working with these new members […]

Support continues for locked out NSWC employees as lockout nears day 100

NORTH VANCOUVER – CUPE 389 members at the North Shore Winter (NSWC) remain banned from working by management as the lockout at the club nears day 100. However, support continues to pour in from other CUPE members and locals, CUPE staff, other unions and the community. Canadian Staff Union (CSU) members in Saskatchewan (CUPE Staff) […]

CUPE 50 keeps Crystal Pool open for BC Day

VICTORIA – More than 650 community members were able to enjoy the Crystal Pool for free on BC Day thanks to CUPE Local 50. The City of Victoria typically closes the public recreation centre on statutory holidays, which CUPE 50 president John Burrows says he finds unfortunate. He says that the union was glad to […]

CUPE will resume K-12 bargaining in August

VANCOUVER—CUPE is eager to get back to the bargaining table to reach a fair and reasonable settlement. Tentative dates have been scheduled for the second week in August and CUPE representatives emphasize that a fully-funded wage increase is the solution to ending the bargaining impasse. “CUPE education workers keep BC schools clean, safe, and inclusive,” […]