“Vote for the change you believe in”— Moist
VANCOUVER – At a breakfast forum this morning, CUPE National President Paul Moist made a strong case for members to get involved in the upcoming federal election and elect a New Democrat government that supports working families. Delegates were reminded of the Harper Conservative’s abysmal record on pensions, health care, child care and workers’ rights. […]
Southern Railway (Local 7000) Lockout information
Help support locked out CUPE 7000 members CUPE Local 7000 members were locked out by their employer (Southern Railway) at 5:00 am January 5, 2015. CUPE Local 7000 represents 126 rail yard employees. Local 7000 have been trying to negotiate a fair and respectful agreement; however, the employer is demanding significant concessions. […]
CUPE 7000, Southern Railway reach tentative agreement
BURNABY—CUPE 7000, representing 126 employees of Southern Railway, have reached a tentative agreement with the U.S.-owned company, effectively ending a lockout that began on January 5. Details of the agreement are not being released, as members will be holding a ratification vote on Monday (May 4). During the 114-day lockout, Southern Railway managers operated the […]
CUPE BC launches environment contest
VANCOUVER-CUPE BC has launched an Environment Allstars contest. Open to CUPE members in B.C., the contest is designed to highlight creative projects that support the environment and to engage and celebrate CUPE members who have shown leadership as stewards of the environment in their lives, their workplaces, or their communities. Apart from doing good for […]
CUPE BC statement on Ebola preparedness
As everyone knows, recent weeks have seen a dramatic increase in the media’s coverage of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). While most information coming out has been based on the facts, there has also been a great deal of speculation and misinformation that can spread rapidly. Throughout the country, CUPE and its locals have received […]
