CUPE BC’s 53rd annual convention wraps in Victoria
VICTORIA—Delegates to CUPE BC’s 53rd annual convention in Victoria, which concluded today after three days of speeches and debate, acclaimed Paul Faoro to the position of president and Trevor Davies to the position of secretary-treasurer. Alison Pringle was elected to the position of general vice president, and Laurie Whyte was elected to the position of […]
Unions: a poverty reduction strategy
VICTORIA – By bargaining for improved wages and working conditions—and building stronger, more sustainable communities where they live and work—CUPE members are playing a key role in the fight against inequality, BC Federation of Labour President Irene Lanzinger told delegates to CUPE BC’s 53rd annual convention on Saturday. Lanzinger, bringing greetings on behalf of the […]
Expansion of community paramedicine a win for health care: CUPE 873
RICHMOND—The announcement this week that 73 rural and remote B.C. communities have been targeted for the provincial community paramedicine program is a significant development that will improve access to primary health-care services, say the Ambulance Paramedics of BC (CUPE 873). Community paramedicine, a program offering residents enhanced health services from ambulance paramedics, builds on the […]
CUPE BC Library Committee launches Health and Safety Report at Convention
VICTORIA – The CUPE BC Library Committee report to Convention highlighted various projects the committee has been involved in over the past year, and launched the Library Health and Safety Report. A survey was launched at last convention for public, post-secondary and K-12 library workers. The in-depth report includes survey responses from over 500 individuals […]
