CUPE BC supports extension of SkyTrain Millennium Line to UBC Point Grey campus
Project will assist climate goals and reduce congestion while creating new jobs, says Faoro BURNABY—The time has come for the federal government to step up with funding to complete the proposed extension of the SkyTrain Millennium Line to the University of British Columbia’s Point Grey campus, CUPE BC President Paul Faoro says in a letter […]
K-12 Bulletin #41 – New coordinators assigned to K-12 sector
On behalf of the K-12 Presidents Council, I would like to welcome our new K-12 Coordinators, Jeanne Marr and Chris Losito. Both Chris and Jeanne have been coordinators with other sectors before coming to K-12. Jeanne, a long-time activist, was a high school clerical and was also a K-12 Pension Benefits administrator. Jeanne will support […]
Citizens need to know the facts about the Kamloops by-law department restructuring—CUPE 900
KAMLOOPS – Drastic changes to the way by-laws are enforced in Kamloops will mean higher costs for less service and pose a possible threat to public safety, says the union representing by-law enforcement officers and jail guards. “The City is forcing through an inefficient and ill-conceived restructuring plan for the by-law enforcement department that will […]
CUPE 409 successfully lobbies for Living Wage in New Westminster
NEW WESTMINSTER—After several years of lobbying SD 40, CUPE 409 is pleased that the district adopted the Living Wage policy on November 24. “This is great news,” said CUPE 409 President Marcel Marsolais. “We want to make sure that people are paid appropriately. This is another example of unions benefitting all workers.” Marsolais praised CUPE […]
K-12 Bulletin #40 – A warm welcome to Minister of Education Jennifer Whiteside
We warmly welcome Minister Whiteside and look forward to working with her to support and expand the critical work CUPE members provide. As CUPE members throughout B.C. continue to go above and beyond to keep schools open during this pandemic, we are now working with a majority government committed to protecting and enhancing public services. […]
K-12 Bulletin #39 – CUPE Roles and EAs
We have been getting questions from members about an EA Standards of Practice Working Group Survey. This is not a CUPE working group, nor has CUPE endorsed the work of this working group. CUPE has had no part in this survey. This bulletin explains the roles that CUPE fulfils for members in K-12, and specifically […]
A renewed call for international solidarity in Colombia
VANCOUVER—Despite a highly engaged citizenry and effective local campaigns for social and economic justice, CUPE’s partners in Colombia have reissued their call for international support in light of ongoing crises exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic—including the murder of labour activists and Indigenous leaders, and continuing threats of violence against those who resist unfettered corporate access […]
K-12 Bulletin #38 – New PHO orders
“We are in our second surge and it’s proving to be a challenge…We need to relieve the stress on our health care system right now…We need to keep our essential activities and services open and operating safely. We need to keep our schools open and operating safely.” — PHO Dr. Bonnie Henry New orders put […]
Electing a BC NDP majority government was crucial—let’s remember why
All CUPE members in B.C. should celebrate the election of a BCNDP government on October 24. Not only was Premier John Horgan’s government re-elected, it increased its seat count dramatically—from 41 in 2017 to 55 in 2020.
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