CUPE BC donates $50,000 to support BC wildfire relief

BURNABY— This fire season has devasted families and communities across our province, and we are proud to offer support to those affected by wildfires across the province. CUPE BC has donated $25,000 to both the BC SPCA and Canadian Red Cross’s BC and Yukon operations for a total of $50,000 in relief funds. “This summer’s […]
CUPE 7000 launches awareness campaign about the work of SkyTrain Attendants

Multiple roles, skill set required go far beyond customer service duties, says union BURNABY— Despite having the highest visibility among employees of BC Rapid Transit Company (BCRTC), SkyTrain Attendants and the work they do remain a mystery for much of the riding public who depend on the service they provide every day. That perception is […]
CUPE 2403’s new deal addresses cost of living, shows value of unionization for library workers

DAWSON CREEK – CUPE 2403 members at the Dawson Creek Municipal Public Library have ratified a new, four-year collective agreement. The new contract, which is retroactive to January 2023, is a major step forward in addressing affordability for some of the lowest paid public sector workers. “Workers in community libraries have lower wages and fewer […]