Bulletin – K-12 bargaining concludes in B.C.

All K-12 school support locals in the province have ratified renewed collective agreements with their respective school districts as of this week. This caps off a very successful round of bargaining that saw significant gains โ€“ and no concessions – for the provinces over 40,000 school support workers. Some of the improvements K-12 school support […]

CUPE 561 takes aim at First Transit parent company as indefinite shutdown looms

COQUITLAMโ€” Following three days of failed negotiations, CUPE 561 says its members who work for First Transit will commence a full walkout on Monday. HandyDART will operate at essential service levels for passengers requiring treatment for cancer, multiple sclerosis, and renal dialysis. All other transit services in the Fraser Valley will cease indefinitely until a […]