Pouce Coupe civic workers join CUPE 2403
POUCE COUPE – Nine employees from the Village of Pouce Coupe have become members of CUPE Local 2403, Dawson Creek civic workers. “I’m pleased to welcome these workers to Local 2403,” said Acting President Melina Sweezey. “They will be a good fit with the members we represent in Dawson Creek.” The workers voted to join […]
Precarious work: working in the age of uncertainty
For many workers and their families, the character of work continues to change for the worse. As inequality deepens, workers are conditioned to expect less, and more of us live with chronic uncertainty as the ranks of precarious workers swell. Precarious work is paid employment characterized by: Decreased employment security, Reduced work continuity, Low or […]
VIRL Library workers reach tentative agreement
NANAIMO — After a long bargaining process that included sessions with a mediator, CUPE 401 reached a tentative agreement with the Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) yesterday evening. Details of the tentative agreement will not be released publicly until both parties review and ratify the agreement. CUPE 401 President Blaine Gurrie said, “We were able […]
CUPE 4500 launches new video campaign
NEW WESTMINSTER—CUPE 4500 (Coast Mountain Bus Company and BC Transit workers) today launched a series of videos aimed at raising public awareness of the important role that transit supervisors, maintenance supervisors, and transit communications supervisors and coordinators play in maintaining a safe and efficient transit system in Metro Vancouver and Victoria. The videos, conceived and […]
Library workers raise awareness with ad campaign
NANAIMO – Members of the public will meet CUPE 401 members who work in libraries through an ad campaign launching today. The campaign draws attention to the public library services provided by more than 200 workers at Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL). “Our members care about the communities they serve,” said CUPE 401 President Blaine […]
