Library Workers Vote to Strike, Seeking Equal Pay for Equal Work
Library workers at the Powell River Public Library, represented by CUPE Local 798, voted 100% in favour of a strike in a vote held Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Workers have been without a contract since December 2021 and have been working to address the Library’s history of low and inequitable wages. “The fact that every […]
CUPE transit workers launch campaign encouraging more use of public transit
BURNABY — Citing higher fuel prices and cost of living, increasing traffic and commuting challenges, as well as concerns about climate change, two locals of the Canadian Union of Public Employees representing transit workers in the Lower Mainland and Capital Region have launched a new campaign urging more members of the public to “Try Transit!” […]
District of Saanich workers vote over 94% in favour of striking over District’s refusal to address affordability
SAANICH — Workers for the District of Saanich, represented by CUPE Local 2011, have voted over 94% in favour of striking in a vote that concluded Tuesday evening. The vote was called after the two parties reached impasse last week and following the District’s withdrawal of key items actively under discussion. “The District wants the […]
Chilliwack Council voting today to contract out community pools
CHILLIWACK— Chilliwack’s mayor and council will vote today on a recommendation to contract out the operations of the City’s community pools, including Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre, Cheam Leisure Centre, and the Rotary outdoor pool. The facilities have been operated by external contractor Rec Excellence, and the City was considering internal operations as the contract term […]
Court ruling on Cambie clinic another stake in the heart for private health care, says CUPE BC
VANCOUVER—Today’s ruling by the B.C. Court of Appeal dismissing a constitutional challenge by Brian Day and his Cambie Surgery Centre is another important win for public health care and a resounding defeat for private, for-profit health care that affirms fundamental principles of justice and fairness, says the B.C. Division of the Canadian Union of Public […]
CUPE welcomes new members at Summerland Community Support
SUMMERLAND – Workers at Summerland Community Support are the latest members to join B.C.’s largest union following a four-week education campaign. The newest CUPE members will become a new unit of CUPE 523, a regional local representing education and community social service workers across the Okanagan. “We are excited to welcome these new members in […]
Fraser River Indigenous Society workers join CUPE 1936 using new single-step certification
CUPE is welcoming 16 new members at the Fraser River Indigenous Society where they will become the newest unit of Local 1936. These new members provide family development, early years learning and housing support for Indigenous Peoples, primarily in the communities of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. “As a workforce of mostly Indigenous peoples working […]
CUPE 118 and District of Tofino reach tentative agreement in mediation
TOFINO – CUPE 118, representing municipal workers in Tofino, and the District of Tofino reached a tentative agreement Tuesday after two days of mediation. “We are confident that the agreement reached responds to the mandate from our members,” said CUPE 118 President Stacy Watton. “It was the hard work and dedication of members that enabled […]
Bulletin – Thank you to all school support workers
With summer upon us, the K-12 Presidents Council would like to thank all school support workers for their exemplary service through another challenging school year. As the pandemic continues, your dedication and professionalism are to be commended. Thanks to your work, students and families have been able to depend on clean and healthy schools being […]
21 ways to Celebrate June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day
National Indigenous Peoples Day is a national day to celebrate Indigenous peoples across Canada and takes place every year on June 21. The National Union has issued a statement and announced a campaign, Water is Life, to raise awareness about the ongoing struggles of Indigenous peoples, and shows how CUPE members can listen, learn and act. June 21 […]
