Powell River city workers ratify new agreement
POWELL RIVER – CUPE 798 members met last night to approve a new agreement, avoiding a labour dispute and service disruption for the community. “We have had a very tough round of bargaining and we are relieved that we have certainty and stability for the future. Members were very clear that the City’s aggressive concessions […]
CUPE 3570 calls on Board to review massive EA cuts
QUALICUM – CUPE 3570 President Lisa Paine is calling on School District #69 (Qualicum) to review budget cuts and the layoff of 16 Education Assistants (EAs). “What will the effect be for students next September?” asks Paine. Paine is concerned that EAs are required to take on more and more students. On any given day, […]
