Delegates pack Equality Night event
VANCOUVER—An evening event celebrating diversity drew a large crowd at CUPE BC’s 55th annual convention on Thursday. About 75 delegates poured into the Cypress Room to enjoy snacks and refreshment while the union’s four newly established human rights committees—Indigenous Workers, Workers of Colour, Pink Triangle (LGBTQ2+) Workers and Persons with Disabilities—each made a presentation. The […]
CUPE BC ready to face the future: Trevor Davies
VANCOUVER – Despite challenges over the past year—including the union’s first move to a new office since 1991, a lengthy lockout at Pacific Blue Cross followed by a successful campaign to replace the PBC board, and the growth of operating expenses due to rising costs—CUPE BC remains in good financial shape, Secretary-Treasurer Trevor Davies told […]
Horgan’s first CUPE BC speech as Premier demonstrates government’s commitment to shared values of fairness, equality and opportunity
VANCOUVER – Premier John Horgan was greeted with a sustained standing ovation from more than 600 delegates and guests as he delivered the keynote address to CUPE BC’s 55th annual convention in Vancouver today. Horgan began his speech by thanking CUPE members all across the province for their hard work on last year’s election campaign, […]
Fleury to delegates: “CUPE National is with you in all your fights”
VANCOUVER – While we may face challenges in the upcoming year, CUPE National has the resources and is ready to face every challenge ahead, said CUPE National Secretary-Treasurer Charles Fleury in his annual address to CUPE BC delegates. Fleury also thanked delegates for the important work they do on behalf of members. “I want to […]