CUPE 1004 reaches tentative deal at PNE

VANCOUVER – CUPE 1004 and the Pacific National Exhibition have reached a tentative three-year agreement.  The deal comes three days before the start of the annual fair.  CUPE represents 3,400 fulltime, part time and Fair-time workers at the PNE.  The tentative agreement runs from Jan. 1, 2014 – Dec. 31, 2016 and includes: General wage increases […]

Castlegar workers push city for more talks

CASTLEGAR – It was standing-room only as members of CUPE 2262 filled the Castlegar City Council meeting Monday night.  Armed with Support Public Workers pins and cards, the members of the unit and supporters showed up to let the city know where they stand on contract negotiations.  CUPE 2262 president Leford Lafayette updated the mayor and council.  Mediated […]