Time to end contracting out at UNBC, say campus workers
PRINCE GEORGE – Some campus workers at the University of Northern British Columbia are among the lowest paid in the region, while the multinational corporation that employs them makes hundreds of millions of dollars in profits. CUPE 3799 says this is unfair and the University needs to bring cleaning services in-house and treat campus cleaners […]
CUPE BC stands with Ontario education workers, condemns Ford government’s abuse of power
BURNABY – CUPE BC is sending the support of its more than 100,000 members to education workers in Ontario, whose constitutional rights have been stripped by the Ontario government of Premier Doug Ford. In a vote held last month, the 55,000 Ontario education workers voted 96.5% in favour of a strike mandate, and served strike […]
Bulletin – K-12 Presidents Council stands in solidarity with Ontario education workers
With our fellow education workers in Ontario facing an unprecedented attack on their rights and their ability to serve students, B.C.’s K-12 Presidents Council is sending a message of support and solidarity to the Ontario School Board Council of Union and its 55,000 members as they prepare to go on strike. The appalling disregard of […]
Powell River library workers reach tentative agreement
POWELL RIVER – Powell River library workers, represented by CUPE Local 798, have reached a tentative agreement with the Powell River Public Library. “We are confident that this agreement addresses our members’ longstanding concerns around wage fairness and supports fair compensation for workers and improved services for residents,” says CUPE Local 798 President Fred Stutt. […]
CUPE Local 2011 and The District of Saanich Reach Tentative Agreement
SAANICH – District of Saanich workers, represented by CUPE Local 2011, and the District of Saanich have reached a tentative agreement. “We are confident that this new agreement will help with the affordability challenges our members are facing,” says CUPE Local 2011 President Ryan Graham. “We are pleased that we were able to find common […]
Library Month 2022: Libraries and their workers remain under-resourced despite their vital role in the community
Libraries offer an amazing array of services across our communities. Though mostly associated with books and other written materials, libraries offer multimedia resources, and access to computer and other technology. Libraries provide programs for kids, services for seniors, support literacy among those of all ages, help those looking for employment, support language and reading groups, […]
Strike Action on Hold, Negotiations Continue for Powell River Library Workers
POWELL RIVER – CUPE Local 798, Powell River library workers, and the Powell River Public Library are set to continue bargaining discussions after significant progress was made over the weekend. “We are encouraged by the approach the Library has taken to find concrete solutions to the longstanding issue of wage fairness for library workers,” says […]
Powell River Library Workers Serve 72-Hour Strike Notice
POWELL RIVER – Powell River library workers, represented by CUPE Local 798, have served 72-hour strike notice to the Powell River Public Library. The union will be in a legal strike position as of Monday, October 24. However, mediated talks are scheduled to continue next week. “We know that residents rely on the important services […]
CUPE Local 50 and City of Victoria Reach Tentative Agreement
CUPE Local 50 and City of Victoria Reach Tentative Agreement VICTORIA – CUPE 50, representing municipal workers in Victoria, and the City of Victoria reached a tentative agreement last Thursday (October 13) after two days of mediation. “We are confident that the agreement we have reached addresses the pressure of inflation we know our members […]
Ken Sim’s budget-slashing plan is reckless and assured to fail: CUPE BC
British Columbia’s largest union is raising alarm over plans by City of Vancouver mayoral hopeful Ken Sim to slash $300 million from the City’s budget. The Union calls the move irresponsible and dangerous. “Vancouverites are struggling with housing shortages, an affordability crisis, safety concerns, and a drug and overdose crisis. Cutting the City’s budget by […]
