Vernon K-12 support workers reach tentative agreement
VERNON — CUPE 5523, K-12 support workers at School District 22 reached a tentative agreement on July 24 following six sessions of bargaining that began in June. CUPE 5523 President Gray Boisvert said that this was a tough round of bargaining. “We were able to make some advancements for our members during this session, thanks […]
CUPE 118 and Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District ratify new agreement, establish new protections for temporary and casual workers
PORT ALBERNI – CUPE 118 and the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District have ratified a new collective agreement concluding a ten-month negotiation that began in October 2018. The new five-year agreement is retroactive to July 2018, when the past agreement expired. “This agreement is a direct result of ACRD workers standing strong, united in solidarity behind their […]
B.C. 9-1-1 Operators launch awareness campaign
Emergency call takers and dispatchers are more than just a number, says CUPE 873-02 RICHMOND – B.C.’s 9-1-1 operators play a critical role in emergency response for communities throughout the province, but they remain invisible to the public—a situation the Emergency Dispatchers of BC (CUPE 873-02) hope to change with a new awareness campaign launched […]
Richmond K-12 support workers reach tentative agreement
RICHMOND — CUPE 716, K-12 support workers at School District 38, reached a tentative agreement on July 15 following 10 sessions of bargaining that began in early April. CUPE 716 President Ian Hillman thanked everyone on the Local’s bargaining committee for their dedication and efforts on behalf of members. “This was a difficult round of […]
Nanaimo/Ladysmith K-12 support workers reach tentative agreement
NANAIMO — CUPE 606, K-12 support workers at School District 68, reached a tentative agreement on Sunday, July 14 following many sessions of bargaining that began in early April. “Our committee was pleased with the outcome at the end of the day,” said CUPE 606 President Rob Zver. “We were able to achieve improvements that […]
Victoria outside K-12 support workers ratify tentative agreement
VICTORIA — CUPE 382, K-12 outside support workers at School District 61, reached a tentative agreement on July 11 following four sessions of bargaining that began in June. CUPE 382 President Fred Schmidt noted that bargaining was reasonable, with no outlandish demands on either side. “This was an amazing learning experience,” said Schmidt. “It’s so […]
K-12 support workers in Delta reach tentative agreement
DELTA — CUPE 1091, K-12 support workers at School District 37 reached a tentative agreement on July 11 following 12 sessions of bargaining that began in early May. CUPE 1091 President Patti Price noted that each side of the table had three members with no previous bargaining experience. She said that it speaks well to […]
Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District and CUPE Local 118 reach tentative agreement
PORT ALBERNI – CUPE Local 118 and the ACRD have signed a memorandum of settlement to conclude contract negotiations that began in 2018. The agreement would end the month-long overtime ban by ACRD workers. Terms of the memorandum will not be made public until CUPE Local 118 members and the ACRD Board of Directors have […]
Victoria inside K-12 support workers ratify tentative agreement
VICTORIA — CUPE 947, representing K-12 support workers at School District 61, ratified their tentative agreement on July 4 following six sessions of bargaining that began in May. CUPE 947 President Jane Massy praised the Local’s bargaining team for conducting good conversations. The committee had several new members, but each played an integral role with […]
Vancouver Island West K-12 support workers reach tentative agreement
GOLD RIVER — CUPE 2769, K-12 support workers at SD84 reached a tentative agreement on June 26 following four sessions of bargaining that began in April. Local President Darcy Curr was pleased with how bargaining went. “Our bargaining team was committed to what we wanted to achieve and negotiations went very smoothly,” said Curr. “The […]
