Partnership and support for Surrey’s Somali community recognized
SURREY—CUPE 402-02 member Tania Thomas enjoys being an agent of change. “I can lead and take positions of influence for oppressed communities within my own organization and in the library field,” said Thomas. “I can be their voice at the table and take action on things that need to change.” Thomas says that her Surrey […]
CUPE BC endorses Hancock and Rennick for National Officers
In advance of next month’s CUPE National Convention, CUPE BC’s Executive Board is endorsing Mark Hancock for re-election as National President and Candace Rennick for National Secretary-Treasurer. CUPE BC is also encouraging delegates to Convention to re-elect Lee Ann Kalen for General Vice President, Karen Ranalletta and Barb Nederpel for Regional Vice Presidents, and Shireen […]
Fund BC’s Future – It’s time to invest in BC’s colleges and universities
CUPE workers on campuses launch province-wide campaign BURNABY—CUPE locals representing over 14,000 workers at BC colleges and universities are launching a campaign calling for better funding for post-secondary education. The Fund BC’s Future campaign highlights the crucial role investments in colleges and universities will have on tackling some of the province’s biggest challenges. “The strains […]
CUPE 339 member’s programs feted at 2021 BCLA Awards
During October, National Library Month, we are featuring the five CUPE members who won recognition as 2021 BC Library Association award winners. Congratulations to CUPE 339 member Melodie Rae Storey, winner of the BCLA Young Adult and Children’s Services award. “Amazing, innovative, and special” is how the BC Library Association described the programs developed by Nelson […]
Bulletin – Provincial K-12 guidelines on vaccination policies
The Ministry of Education has released guidelines for school districts that might be considering implementing a vaccination policy. These guidelines build on the existing K-12 health and safety measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 in the schools and communities. The K-12 Sector Guidelines for Vaccination Policies are online, and attached with this bulletin. CUPE […]