CUPE BC donates $1000 to striking Essex County library workers
BURNABY—CUPE BC’s Executive Board is sending a second $1000 donation to CUPE Local 2974 members who’ve been on strike against the Essex County Library since June 25. The division previously donated $1000 to Local 2974 in September. “CUPE members always have each other’s backs, and particularly at this time of year our Executive Board wanted […]
Ambulances sit idle during fentanyl crisis while Premier spends millions on pre-election advertising—CUPE BC
VANCOUVER—News that Vancouver City Council is considering a 0.5 percent property tax increase to raise funds to address the ongoing and growing opioid overdose crisis shows again how provincial downloading of costs and responsibilities is hurting people, CUPE BC President Paul Faoro said today. “Cities and towns shouldn’t have to raise their own funds to […]
