KDC celebrates 50 years of solidarity
CRANBROOK – The Kootenay District Council (KDC) celebrated 50 years of solidarity in the Kootenays this month. They marked the occasion with two days of education workshops and a very well attended banquet with special guests Mark Hancock, CUPE BC President, and Paul Moist, CUPE National President. “CUPE BC applauds the great work that the […]
North Shore Winter Club management should listen to members, return to bargaining—CUPE BC
NORTH VANCOUVER—Locked out North Shore Winter Club (NSWC) employees are gearing up for an evening of action as the NSWC prepares to host its Annual General Meeting tonight. “Our message to board members, managers and club members is that it’s time to put an end to this senseless lockout which has gone on for almost […]
Local governments call for review of recycling regulation changes
VANCOUVER – Local government officials are calling for the Provincial government to step in and re-examine Multi-Materials British Columbia’s (MMBC) recycling plan for the province. In addition to asking the Province to reconsider MMBC’s stewardship plan, local governments are also asking for 90 additional days to clarify and further consider the three options they were […]
Tentative deal reached for CUPE’s public school education workers
RICHMOND, BC—The Canadian Union of Public Employees has reached a tentative Provincial Framework Agreement with the BC Public Schools Employers’ Association (BCPSEA). The Framework Agreement was unanimously endorsed by the CUPE BC K-12 Provincial Bargaining Sub-Committee and will be recommended to the CUPE BC K-12 Presidents’ Council for endorsement. Each CUPE union local will then […]
Upcoming bargaining dates crucial to BC schools staying open—CUPE BC
Government must drop concession demands or face strike BURNABY—Bargaining dates set for next week between CUPE’s K-12 bargaining committee and the provincial government are crucial to achieving a fair and reasonable contract settlement, but if the BC Liberal government doesn’t drop its demands for contract concessions, CUPE members will have no choice but to stage […]
CUPE secures additional bargaining dates but government offers are net loss for education workers
VANCOUVER—CUPE’s talks with the BC Public Schools Employers’ Association will continue on September 16, but a lack of progress on a reasonable wage increase for education workers in BC’s K-12 system threatens to shut down the public school system. “We don’t have endless patience. Our members have been without a wage adjustment for four years. […]
Prince George civic locals deliver strong strike mandate
City’s ‘final offer’ soundly rejected by frustrated employees PRINCE GEORGE—Prince George’s two CUPE Locals have delivered a strong strike mandate—93 percent—putting the onus back on City management to return to the negotiating table. The strike vote, taken Thursday – Friday last week, follows the rejection by CUPE members of the City’s so-called “final offer,” tabled […]
Ongoing bargaining reaches critical stage
VANCOUVER—Provincial-level bargaining for CUPE education members made progress this week. Presidents’ Council and the employer will continue to meet over the weekend in order to avert a strike. At this time members remain on strike alert. “There has been give and take for the first time at the table,” said Colin Pawson, Chair of the […]
CUPE 441 education workers to present to Saanich School Board
SAANICH—The union representing education workers in District 63 will make a presentation to the Saanich School Board to press for a funded settlement to avert a strike in the public school system this fall. “Saanich School Board is well-positioned to reach a settlement that includes modest and fair wage increases for our members,” said Dean […]
This Labour Day, let’s reflect on our accomplishments—and work even harder
Let’s face it, for most people in our society, the real meaning of Labour Day has faded over the years. It’s now less about acknowledging the role workers have played in building our society, and more about the last long weekend of summer. As union members and leaders, we have an obligation to the generations […]
