Talks break off between CUPE 441 and School District 63
SAANICH – Bargaining broke off late last night after three days of the latest round of negotiations between CUPE 441 and School District 63. “I am disappointed that we did not reach an agreement that the bargaining committee felt they could recommend to members,” said CUPE 441 President Dean Coates. “Our efforts to be creative […]
Hockey Day in Chilliwack: Chiefs team up with Local 458 for hat trick of victories
CHILLIWACK – The Junior A home team lost the game but CUPE Local 458 scored a hat trick Sunday when it hosted its first Hockey Day in Chilliwack. “It was a win, win, win because we succeeded in engaging with our members, the broader community and the children from the elementary school our local has […]
Talks break down between E-Comm, 9-1-1 Operators
VANCOUVER— Bargaining between E-Comm 9-1-1 and the Emergency Dispatchers of BC has reached impasse. Mediated talks broke down today, with the employer unwilling to address key union concerns around low wages, cost of living, overtime, missed breaks, poor working conditions, burnout, and high attrition, says CUPE Local 873-02, the union representing 9-1-1 operators and support […]
CUPE 441 and School District 63 heading back to table today
SAANICH — CUPE Local 441 will be bargaining with the School District this afternoon following an informal meeting this morning between a District representative and CUPE 441 President Dean Coates. “Both parties recognize how difficult this strike has been for families and students in Saanich, as well as for our members and teachers,” said Coates. […]
