CUPE members help make the District of Mission safer with City Watch
MISSION – The District of Mission is the latest partner community in CUPE BC’s City Watch program, which brings CUPE workers together with management and local police to help make communities safer and more secure. “Local government employees are working in communities throughout BC every day. Without keeping them from their regular jobs or costing more […]
CUPE 3479 holds Day of Mourning events at four campuses
On April 28, CUPE 3479, North Island College support staff, held Day of Mourning Ceremonies at its four campuses located in Courtenay, Campbell River, Port Alberni and Port Hardy. Although this is the first year the Local organized and led Day of Mourning events, close to 100 people participated. Events were held in libraries, cafeterias, First […]
CUPE BC marks 30th Annual Day of Mourning
SURREY – CUPE BC President Mark Hancock joined Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts and CUPE 402 President Jeannie Kilby to mark the 30th Annual Day of Mourning for workers injured or killed on the job. Speaking at the new Surrey City Hall, Hancock brought greetings from the 85,000 CUPE members in BC and from the 627,000 […]
White Rock city workers serve 72-hour strike notice
WHITE ROCK – After ten months of bargaining, for the first time in its history with the City of White Rock, CUPE 402-01 has served 72-hour strike notice and is gearing up for job action. CUPE 402-01 President Mike Guraliuk said that the union plans limited job action on Friday, May 2, with CUPE workers […]
CUPE BC hosts BCSTA event
VANCOUVER – CUPE BC hosted a social event this past weekend for members of the British Columbia School Trustees Association (BCSTA) who were attending their Annual General Meeting in Vancouver. CUPE BC sponsors the event in appreciation of the work trustees do. It provides an opportunity for CUPE BC executive, K-12 presidents and CUPE staff […]
In Memoriam: Sister Bev Lapointe
BURNABY – CUPE BC President Mark Hancock is unable to attend the Celebration of Life for longtime CUPE activist Bev Lapointe, who recently passed. Gerry Schmon, president of CUPE’s Kootenay District Council will read the letter at the ceremony. (Sister Lapointe’s official obituary follows.) Dear Sisters and Brothers, I am writing on behalf of the […]
K-12 Presidents’ Council accomplishes much
VANCOUVER – The CUPE K-12 Presidents’ Council met in Vancouver on April 14 and 15 with a full agenda. Over the course of two days members elected a new executive, ratified bargaining proposals, approved proposed bylaw amendments, and elected representatives to SSEAC. On the first day the Presidents’ Council reviewed the proposed bylaw amendments. They opted […]
CUPE raises concerns about cancelling recess
BURNABY – CUPE education support members are concerned that some school districts are cancelling or moving recess breaks, despite an essential services order requiring excluded staff (such as managers and administrators) to cover supervisory duties. “School districts must respect collective agreements and the essential services order,” said CUPE BC President Mark Hancock. The Labour Relations […]
CUPE members support teachers
BURNABY – The British Columbia Teachers’ Federation has issued 72-hour strike notice in response to disappointing progress in their negotiations, and job action can begin tomorrow Wednesday, April 23. “CUPE members fully support teachers in their attempts to reach a fair and reasonable settlement,” said CUPE BC President Mark Hancock. “Our members will continue to […]
CUPE reaches out to White Rock residents and businesses
WHITE ROCK – CUPE has written directly to City of White Rock residents and businesses in anticipation of possible job action. CUPE 402-01 President Mike Guraliuk said that with essential service levels being finalized last week, the union wants to ensure that their community hears directly from them about why they are considering job action […]
