MPP Plan Partners Redesign Survey Results
Letter to CUPE Local Presidents in BCFrom Secretary-Treasurer Trevor Davies Dear Local Presidents, CUPE BC is one of seven “employee-side” Plan Partners of the BC Municipal Pension Plan (MPP), along with other unions and organizations representing members registered in the plan. There are also four employer-side Partners appointed by the institutions listed here. Last year, […]
K-12 Bulletin #37 – Two public schools close due to COVID-19
Although infection rates remain significantly lower in schools than in the community, CUPE members in Locals 728 (Surrey) and 1091 (Delta) have recently been affected by COVID-19. In Surrey, SD 36 closed Cambridge Elementary until November 30 as advised by Fraser Health. In Delta, Jarvis Elementary will also be closed for two weeks effective November […]
K-12 Bulletin #36 – PHO and masks
Being called upon to adjust to new changes as COVID continues, can be challenging. But if we all do our part and follow the PHO orders, hopefully we will flatten the curve in our communities and in our schools. In solidarity and safety, Warren WilliamsK-12 Presidents Council President View PDF. PHO issues new orders for […]
K-12 Bulletin #35 – Health Regions
It is very concerning to see that COVID-19 outbreaks are now happening in B.C. schools. It’s not unexpected because the virus is still in our communities, and that makes our schools vulnerable as well. Every health region in B.C. provides information online about COVID-19 exposures and the protocols they follow when reporting them. In all […]
CUPE BC Congratulates Premier John Horgan and BC NDP Team
CUPE BC President Paul Faoro issued the following statement today: “On behalf of our provincial executive board and the more than 100,000 CUPE members across B.C., congratulations to Premier John Horgan and the entire BC NDP team of candidates, staff and volunteers for winning an historic majority government on Saturday. “While there are many mail-in […]
K-12 Bulletin #34 – Joint Provincial Committee Updates
The Provincial Framework Agreement includes four joint provincial committees that continue to meet. The work of these joint committees is even more crucial during this pandemic. I would like to thank the committee chairs and members for their work. This bulletin includes highlights of committee reports. The Presidents Council meeting was held on October 5th. […]
An Election Message for CUPE members in BC
K-12 Bulletin #33 – PHO K-12 Update
Our focus remains on keeping everyone in schools safe. If you are told to self-isolate by someone from provincial health, fill out a WorkSafeBC form. WorkSafeBC information for workers can be found here. All districts have safety plans but it’s crucial that every school also has a site committee. Contact your local if you don’t […]
CUPE 3495, QMUNITY sign off on new collective agreement
VANCOUVER—CUPE Local 3495, representing a range of workers who provide peer support, education, counselling, social work, and fundraising services, and QMUNITY, B.C.’s queer, trans, and two-spirit resource centre, have ratified a new collective agreement that includes wage increases and various improvements to benefits and other contract language. The new collective agreement, retroactive to January 1, […]
K-12 Bulletin #32 – What is the difference between the Flu & COVID-19?
More information on the flu and COVID-19 is available online at the Centre for Disease Control (cdc.gov) and the BC Centre for Disease Control (bccdc.ca). Links are also on our website at bcschools.cupe.ca. Please check the site regularly for updates and more information. In solidarity and safety, Warren WilliamsPresident, K-12 Presidents Council, Local 9876 […]
