CUPE 2262 ratifies Central Kootenay deal
NELSON – CUPE Local 2262 has ratified a new three-year agreement with the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK). The no-concessions deal includes wage increases of 1.5%, 1.4% and 1.5% respectively. Included in the collective agreement are improvements to employee definition language and increases to clothing and optical allowances. The new agreement expires on Feb. […]
Congratulations to Irene Lanzinger and Aaron Ekman from CUPE BC
VANCOUVER—CUPE BC President Mark Hancock and Secretary-Treasurer Paul Faoro congratulated Irene Lanzinger and Aaron Ekman on their election yesterday as the new President and Secretary-Treasurer of the BC Federation of Labour. “Although our organization supported another candidate, I know that Irene Lanzinger will be a good President for our Federation, and on behalf of CUPE […]
Colleges reach template agreement
The Colleges and Institutes Support Staff Bargaining Association (CISSBA) reached a template agreement at the end of last week. This agreement now forms the basis for local bargaining. Going forward, locals will go to the table to address local issues and concerns. Highlights Highlights of the template agreement include: 5 year agreement, expires June 30, […]
CUPE BC files libel law suit against Vancouver NPA and Kirk LaPointe
VANCOUVER – CUPE BC announced today it has filed a libel law suit against the Vancouver Non-Partisan Association and Kirk LaPointe. In the recent Vancouver election NPA Mayoral Candidate Kirk LaPointe and the NPA electoral organization alleged “corruption” in regards to financial contributions from CUPE Local 1004 and CUPE BC to candidates recommended by the […]
CUPE BC Fed Delegates Endorse Amber Hockin for President and Aaron Ekman for Secretary-Treasurer
VANCOUVER – CUPE delegates to the BC Federation of Labour convention today endorsed Amber Hockin for President and Aaron Ekman for Secretary-Treasurer of the Federation. “I am honoured to receive the support of my union,” said Hockin who was first elected president of her CUPE Local representing workers in the airline division 30 years ago. […]
Union seeks new venue for Winterfest
CASTLEGAR – We all love Winterfest and your Castlegar city workers know that it’s an important annual community event. Unfortunately, the unresolved labour dispute with the City of Castlegar would put the usual ceremony behind a legal picket line. Given this, CUPE Local 2262 is looking at options to see if we can help to […]
CUPE picket lines will stay up through Winterfest tree lighting
CASTLEGAR – With the ongoing labour dispute and the City’s refusal to bargain, CUPE city workers will be maintaining picket lines during Winterfest, including the planned tree lighting on December 5. CUPE 2262 president Leford Lafayette said that members regret that they find themselves in a situation where they are unable to support an event […]
CUPE targets United Church for workers’ plight
NARAMATA –CUPE has filed an application to have the United Church and Naramata Centre recognized as a common employer. The move comes as CUPE workers at the church’s retreat centre mark six months on the picket line. CUPE National Servicing Representative Tom O’Leary says the union filed the application with the BC Labour Relations Board in […]
CUPE BC congratulates all candidates in local government elections
BURNABY – CUPE BC is applauding all British Columbians who put their names forward in elections for mayors, councillors, school board trustees and regional district representatives across the province on November 15th. “On behalf of the 85,000 members of CUPE BC I want to extend our Union’s gratitude to each candidate in this election,” said […]
Solidarity and support on the Castlegar picket line
CASTLEGAR – CUPE 2262 members who work for the City of Castlegar were joined by friends and supporters as they began picketing on Saturday morning. CUPE 2262 president Leford Lafayette said that solidarity on the line is strong and members are solidly behind the need to take full-scale strike action in order to pressure the […]
