Canadians deserve a limitless future: Jagmeet Singh

VICTORIA—The Confidence and Supply Agreement between the federal Liberals and New Democratic Party depended on the enactment of NDP policy—and New Democrats will be pushing for more progressive change every step of the way, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh told delegates in his convention address. Singh began by noting people’s increasing anxiety due to the pandemic, […]

I will have your back in the struggle for justice, equality, and respect: Rennick

VICTORIA –Rising costs of living are hitting Canadian workers hard and CUPE National’s Secretary-Treasurer Candace Rennick committed to making sure CUPE locals have resources to fight for members. “Everyday my resolve grows stronger,” said Rennick to CUPE BC Convention delegates. Detailing the impact of the highest inflation in 30 years with rising prices of food, […]

Desmond Cole: Disrupt power where you work, where you live, where you hang out

VICTORIA—The third day of CUPE BC’s 2022 convention began with a challenge to our union to move out of its comfort zone in confronting racism and colonialism. In his keynote address, journalist, activist, and best-selling author Desmond Cole started a frank discussion about what CUPE members can do to support Black and Indigenous peoples, and […]