Community rallies in support of CUPE jail guards
KELOWNA – A crowd gathered at Stuart Park today to support a fair first contract for CUPE 388 members who work as jail guards at the Kelowna RCMP detachment. After more than six months of negotiations the 17 jail guards are still without a contract. CUPE BC President Paul Faoro spoke at the rally and […]
Pacific Blue Cross board candidates aim to take PBC back to its progressive roots
VANCOUVER—Seven candidates running on a slate for the Pacific Blue Cross Board of Directors are all committed to returning the company to its roots as a progressive, non-profit extended health benefits provider that respects both plan members and employees. “Pacific Blue Cross needs new leadership that is in step with the B.C. labour movement’s values,” […]
Deadline extended for Precarious Work survey
BURNABY—Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to complete the Community Social Services Precarious Work Survey. For those who have not yet had the opportunity to complete the survey, this is a notice that the deadline has been extended to Tuesday, December 5, 2017. The CSSBA hopes this extension will allow members to participate […]
CUPE 358 reaches tentative agreement with District of North Cowichan
DUNCAN – CUPE Local 358 and the District of North Cowichan reached a tentative agreement yesterday (Nov. 22) with the assistance of a mediator appointed by the BC Labour Relations Board.
CUPE 2450 members reject last offer deal
NAKUSP – CUPE 2450 members have overwhelmingly rejected the Village of Nakusp’s ‘last offer’ in a vote administered this morning by the Labour Relations Board at the request of the Village.
Pacific Blue Cross CEO’s exit ‘highlights need for change’
Need for a progressive new board all the greater with Jan Grude’s departure, says CUPE BC BURNABY—The sudden retirement this week of Pacific Blue Cross President and CEO Jan Grude, which takes effect immediately, only reinforces the need for a progressive new board of directors at the non-profit benefits provider, CUPE BC President Paul Faoro […]
CUPE announces slate of progressive candidates for Pacific Blue Cross board
GET YOUR VOTE OUT—CUPE 1816 members at a recent local meeting flash their ID cards as a reminder to PBC members who plan to attend the December 13 AGM. BURNABY—Seven candidates with strong progressive backgrounds in labour activism and community involvement have put their names forward to run for the board of directors of Pacific […]
Fernie honours victims of fatal arena ammonia leak
FERNIE – Hundreds gathered around a bonfire at Fernie Secondary School last Sunday (November 12) to remember and pay tribute to the three men who lost their lives in a tragic workplace accident last month. Wayne Hornquist, 59, Lloyd Smith, 52, and Jason Podloski, 46, died Oct. 17 while making emergency repairs to the refrigeration […]
Precarious Work Survey ready for Community Social Services employees
Are you a Community Social Services employee affected by precarious work – employment that is insecure, unprotected, lacking in regular work and/or benefits, and that cannot support a family? CUPE, the Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA), and the Community Social Services Employers’ Association (CSSEA) are working together to study the extent of precarious work […]
Cowichan Valley civic workers vote in favour of strike action
DUNCAN – CUPE Local 358 members in the Cowichan Valley are still without a contract after nearly a year of negotiations and bargaining discussions with the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD), the City of Duncan, and the District of North Cowichan have all broken down.
