CUPE BC Convention 2019 positions province’s biggest union to take on upcoming challenges
VICTORIA—More than 500 delegates wrapped up four days of debate at CUPE BC’s 56th annual convention in Victoria today, electing a new executive board, debating a wide range of resolutions, and passing an action plan to guide the union over the next two years. CUPE BC President Paul Faoro, re-elected by acclamation, said he was […]
BC Fed leader calls for more solidarity with Indigenous peoples
VICTORIA— The labour movement needs to build a solid relationship with Indigenous peoples and their elected leaders to further advance the goals of Reconciliation, BC Federation of Labour President Laird Cronk told delegates in his Saturday guest speech. Noting that he and Secretary-Treasurer Sussanne Skidmore had committed the Fed to more meaningful action on Reconciliation […]
CUPE BC Convention elects new Executive Board
VICTORIA—Delegates to CUPE BC’s 2019 Convention today elected a new Executive Board to guide the union between conventions over the next two years. President Paul Faoro and Secretary-Treasurer Trevor Davies were both acclaimed for another term, as were incumbent general vice presidents Karen Ranalletta and Michelle Waite. Joining the executive board for their first terms […]
