UBC locals call for transparency, openness on Gupta exit

VANCOUVER – In a joint letter to the UBC Board of Governors chair, all three presidents from CUPE locals have raised concerns about the handling of the recent departure of UBC President, Dr. Arvind Gupta. CUPE 116 President Colleen Garbe was a member of the 22-person selection committee that included unions, faculty, alumni, management and […]

CUPE 1004 members ratify agreement with Capilano Students’ Union

NORTH VANCOUVER – CUPE 1004 workers at Capilano University ratified their collective agreement with the Capilano Students’ Union (CSU) on Monday. The settlement was reached through a mediator on Saturday, averting a CSU lockout of staff who provide support services to students. “Members can now continue to provide excellent services to students at Capilano University,” […]