Bulletin – Custodians, caretakers, building services workers call wraps up series of K-12 support staff discussions
Custodians, caretakers, building services workers and other CUPE members working in similar classifications took part in the last of a series of Zoom calls for K-12 staff to discuss their experiences during the pandemic and their bargaining priorities going forward. Some of the pressing issues discussed include the availability of adequate replacement for custodial staff […]
New BC Health Ministry Professional Development fund to support HSPBA members
BURNABY—Working in partnership with the government of British Columbia, the Health Sciences Professional Bargaining Association (HSPBA), led by the Health Sciences Association of BC, has secured $3 million in new funding to support professional development for members covered by the HSPBA collective agreement. The funding, provided by the BC Ministry of Health, is aimed at providing […]
Bulletin – In Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples
As we have all had time to reflect on the news from the former Tk’emlúps Indian Residential School in Kamloops, we would like to take the time to recognize our members that support the Indigenous communities in which these atrocities occurred. Our heartfelt condolences go out to all Indigenous communities and families. We know this is one more devastating […]
CUPE 339 ratifies collective agreement with City of Nelson
NELSON — CUPE 339 members ratified a collective agreement on Monday following 10 days of bargaining. The agreement includes two per cent increases over each year of the four-year agreement as well as improvements to benefits and other language. Members working at Nelson’s Youth Centre will see improvements to vacation, sick leave, and education leave. […]
