VIDC Hosts Second Successful Stewards Conference
NANAIMO – More than 100 stewards from 24 CUPE locals gathered in Nanaimo last week for the second Stewards Conference hosted by the Vancouver Island District Council (VIDC). After a very well-attended first conference in 2010, planning for the second conference got underway. “CUPE declared 2016 the year of health and safety, so the organizing […]
Education Sector Conference wraps up
VANCOUVER – At the close of the Education Sector Conference, delegates reconvened for a final plenary session. CUPE BC Secretary Treasurer Trevor Davies said that the goal of the conference was to provide tools for members to use in their locals and in their communities, and to develop the next wave of activists. “I think […]
Panel discussion opens day two of Education Sector Conference
VANCOUVER – The Education Sector Conference opened on Tuesday with a panel discussion moderated by CUPE BC Secretary Treasurer Trevor Davies on the theme Current Challenges and Future Solutions. Mike Lombardi, duly-elected representative of the Vancouver School Board (and recently fired by the BC Liberal government) said, “It’s report card time now, and if I […]
Delegates inspired by positive changes to education with change of government in Alberta
VANCOUVER – Delegates attending the opening of the CUPE BC Education Sector Conference enjoyed a rousing speech by CUPE BC President Paul Faoro and inspiring news from Albertan Minister of Education David Eggen on some of the Alberta NDP Government’s accomplishments in public education. “A Better Future for All – Investing in Public Education” was […]
CUPE 1858 at VIU first Canadian union local to sponsor friendship bench project
CUPE 1858 started the Friendship Bench project in 2015 as a legacy piece to honour their 40th Anniversary as a local. Kicking off the fundraising with a significant contribution from the local, members then made personal donations that were matched by Vancouver Island University (VIU) to raise the additional funds necessary to make this bench a reality. […]
Pumpkin patches thrill school kids and build community
BURNABY – CUPE 23 (Burnaby civic employees) member Chris Revitt with his wife Daniella and three children started bringing a pumpkin patch to Burnaby children four years ago because the family wanted as many kids as possible to be able to have the experience of visiting a pumpkin patch. Thanks to ongoing support from CUPE […]
