Workers are demanding better: Bruske
VICTORIA – Unions will be leaders in tackling the affordability crisis. That was the message from the head of Canada’s house of labour, Canadian Labour Congress President Bea Bruske, in her address to the CUPE BC convention Friday afternoon. “Workers are demanding better; they are not satisfied with the status quo. And they are turning […]
CUPE BC marks Workers’ Day of Mourning in Victoria
VICTORIA – The CUPE BC Convention today honoured the memory of workers who have been killed or injured or experienced disease and illness as a direct result of their work. Convention delegates joined Victoria-area CUPE locals, other unions, members of the B.C. Legislative Assembly, and community members in Victoria to mark the Workers’ Day of […]
Organizing to Win: learning from labour victories at #CUPEBC2023
VICTORIA – CUPE BC convention delegates were treated to a thought-provoking discussion at this year’s forum – Organizing to Win! Panelists shared their experiences in mobilizing and organizing, and what strategies and tools they used to grow the labour movement. The forum was moderated by former CUPE local leader and activist, now lawyer, Adrienne Smith. […]
