Year: 2019

CUPE K-12 Local 441 serves strike notice in Saanich

SAANICH — CUPE Local 441 served 72-hour strike notice to School District 63 today, following two unsuccessful mediation sessions in October. They will start job action on Monday, October 28 at 5:45 am. “Our local is profoundly disappointed that we were unable to come to an agreement and we are available to meet with the […]

Why we’re with Jagmeet

The federal election on October 21 offers working people an opportunity to cast their ballot for an unambiguously pro-worker and pro-union leader and political party: Jagmeet Singh and Canada’s NDP. That would be the best answer to Justin Trudeau who, as Liberal leader in 2015, campaigned on an ostensibly progressive agenda but ended up delivering […]

CUPE Locals from B.C. recognized for communications excellence at National Convention

    Every two years at National Convention, CUPE National’s Communications Branch hosts a breakfast event to recognize the work of local communicators across the country and presents awards for communications activities and initiatives that stand out. This year, several CUPE Locals from British Columbia were amongst the winners. Winning Honourable Mention for Best Campaign were the […]

CSS collective agreements now available

CUPE members under the Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA) can now see their collective agreements online. The CSSBA and the Community Social Services Employers’ Association (CSSEA) announced today that the Community Living Services, General Services and Indigenous Services collective agreements are now available. You can find the agreements on the Fair Deal website at […]

CUPE 389 K-12 workers reach tentative agreement with SD44

NORTH VANCOUVER — CUPE 389 reached a tentative agreement on Thursday, October 3 following seven bargaining sessions with School District 44 in a marathon session with both parties committed to finding common ground. “It took a lot of effort and persistence to resist concessions,” said CUPE 389 President Cindy McQueen. “I’m proud of our members […]

Emergency Dispatchers of BC ‘more than just a number’ – video

RICHMOND—The Emergency Dispatchers of BC (CUPE 873-02), representing more than five hundred 9-1-1 dispatchers, call takers and support staff in the province, have launched a hard-hitting new video that reveals the challenging conditions these dedicated workers face every day while calling for public support to strengthen the critical service they provide. In the video, emergency […]

CUPE 900 welcomes District of Barriere workers

KAMLOOPS — Workers at the District of Barriere voted to become members of CUPE in a Labour Board vote held on October 3. The 12 municipal workers include outside and inside workers who maintain the District’s wastewater, parks, roads and provide administrative services for residents. “We’re excited to welcome our newest members from the District […]

Ambulance paramedics, dispatchers ratify new collective agreement

VANCOUVER—B.C.’s 4,500 ambulance paramedics and emergency medical dispatchers have voted to ratify a new three-year collective agreement, signing off on a tentative agreement reached on July 19 between the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) and the Ambulance Paramedics & Ambulance Dispatchers Bargaining Association of BC (APADBA). The new agreement is the first stand-alone, collectively […]

UVic sessional lecturers reach tentative agreement

VICTORIA— The union representing sessional lecturers at the University of Victoria (UVic) has reached a tentative agreement that addresses low wages and job security. CUPE 4163 Component 3 reached the agreement after two days of mediation, and months of protracted talks. “It was a frustrating round of bargaining, but we’re pleased that the mediator was […]