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 […]
CUPE BC launches multi-lingual editions of Local Elections Guide
BURNABY—Earlier this month CUPE BC released its 2014 Local Elections Guide to members as a special insert in the Public Employee magazine. Today translated versions of the guide were released. “We want to make sure that all our members are able to understand the issues facing their communities as the November 15 local elections get […]
Castlegar city workers prepare to take full strike action
CASTLEGAR – CUPE 2262 members who work for the City of Castlegar have issued 72-hour strike notice of a full withdrawal of service. CUPE 2262 president Leford Lafayette said that following Monday night’s presentation to city council, it is clear that elected officials are not focused on getting back to the bargaining table and reaching […]
Mayor & council questioned on accountability for CUPE bargaining dispute
CASTLEGAR – City council candidates heard loud and clear about the bargaining breakdown between the City of Castlegar and its CUPE workers at the Castlegar & District Chamber All-Candidates Forum. With a number of questions coming to candidates, there was clear support for getting back to the bargaining table and having the mayor and council […]
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 […]
