Qualicum Beach Council demand prompts bad faith bargaining complaint
QUALICUM BEACH – On the verge of ending its lockout of municipal workers, Qualicum Beach Town Council tried to introduce a condition that has the union filing a bad faith bargaining complaint and the provincial mediator calling their position “incorrect.” The BC Labour Relations Board mediator’s recommendation package for a fair and reasonable contract was […]
CUPE 3338 reaches Tentative Agreement with SFU
BURNABY – CUPE Local 3338 representing support staff at Simon Fraser University reached a tentative agreement late on Friday night, ending four long, consecutive days of bargaining. “I’d like to thank the bargaining committee for their hard work and persistence in reaching this deal,” said CUPE 3338 President Fiona Brady Lenfesty. The groups met to bargain […]
Camaraderie and new skills highlight young workers’ conference
PRINCE GEORGE – About 70 young workers attended the CUPE BC Young Workers Task Force conference “Building a Better Future” held here August 19 – 21. CUPE BC General Vice-President and Young Workers Task Force chair John Hall and co-chair Carlo Sia, hosting the opening event, introduced the head table and guests from CUPE locals […]
Locked out Qualicum Beach workers accept LRB proposal
QUALICUM BEACH – Locked out municipal workers in Qualicum Beach have voted to accept a mediator’s recommendations for a new contract. The vote was held this afternoon by members of CUPE Local 401. The BC Labour Relations Board mediator’s recommendations were made after a meeting with the town and its union employees this week. The […]
Talks to resume in Qualicum Beach town lockout
QUALICUM BEACH – Following a productive meeting with the Town Council yesterday, locked out CUPE 401 members and the Town of Qualicum Beach plan to return to the bargaining table. The parties will meet on Thursday, August 27, and will seek the assistance of a mediator from the B.C. Labour Relations Board. CUPE 401 picket […]
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,” […]
CUPE 1004 reaches mediated settlement with CSU
VANCOUVER – CUPE 1004, representing workers who provide support services to students at Capilano University, has reached a tentative agreement with the Capilano Students’ Union (CSU). The settlement was reached through a mediator on Saturday, in time to avert a lockout by CSU that was due to start on Monday, August 24. “We’re pleased that […]
Capilano Students’ Union workers locked out
NORTH VANCOUVER – As a new academic year is about to begin, the Capilano Students’ Union (CSU) has chosen to disrupt services for students by locking out unionized staff beginning Monday, August 24. The move comes after members of CUPE Local 1004, which represents CSU staff, voted unanimously to reject the employer’s final offer. Sarah […]
CUPE to Qualicum Beach Mayor & Council: Bargain, don’t bully
QUALICUM BEACH – As the Mayor and Council’s lockout enters its third week, CUPE members are urging them to focus on getting back to the table instead of trying to provoke workers and scare the community. Referring to last week’s release from the Town on safety for the public and exempt employees, CUPE 401 Vice […]
