Kelowna city workers ratify new agreement

KELOWNA – CUPE 338 members who work for the City of Kelowna have ratified a new five-year agreement. The previous agreement expired in December 2013 and bargaining began April 1, 2014. Following a lengthy and difficult round of bargaining that included a strong strike vote and mediation, Kelowna city workers are pleased to have stability […]

OH&S conference focuses on psychological health in our workplaces

VANCOUVER—Members from across the province focused on the theme “Building safe psychological and physical workplaces” at CUPE BC’s Occupational Health and Safety Conference held October 22 – 24 in Victoria. OH&S Committee Chair Dal Benning chaired the conference, which was opened with a blessing from First Nations Elder Butch Dick of the Songhees Nation. CUPE […]