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 […]
CUPE 3338 reaches tentative agreement with SFU
BURNABY— CUPE 3338, representing campus support workers at Simon Fraser University, has reached a tentative agreement with SFU. The agreement covers over 800 members of CUPE 3338’s Unit 1, the largest bargaining unit at the University. These CUPE members include clerical workers, technical, library and bookstore workers, program assistants, lifeguards, and other workers providing on-campus […]
Graduate Academic Assistants latest UBC workers to join CUPE
VANCOUVER – More than 800 Graduate Academic Assistants (GAAs) who work at the University of British Columbia (UBC) will join BC’s largest union, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). GAAs will join CUPE 2278, the union that already represents Teaching Assistants, English Language Instructors, and Exam Invigilators at the university. “We’re excited to welcome […]
CUPE 7000 lauds stability in the system as SkyTrain workers ratify new five-year deal
BURNABY—CUPE 7000 members at SkyTrain have ratified the tentative agreement with BC Rapid Transit Company reached on June 29. The five-year contract, which runs from September 1, 2023 until August 31, 2028, includes general wage increases of 6.75 per cent, 2-3 per cent (depending on Consumer Price Index average), and 2.5 per cent for the […]
CUPE 561 members ratify contract with First Transit, ending Fraser Valley transit strike
ABBOTSFORD—In votes held after membership meetings today, CUPE 561 transit workers have ratified a mediated settlement with First Transit, ending a strike that began 124 days ago. Picket lines are being taken down, and the 213 transit workers will begin the return-to-work process. The six-year agreement, which ends on March 31, 2026, narrows the wage […]
First Transit accepts Ready report recommendations; Fraser Valley transit strike end in sight
ABBOTSFORD—CUPE 561 is pleased by today’s announcement that First Transit will accept the recommendations of Special Mediator Vince Ready to settle the Fraser Valley transit strike, now in its 122nd day. “As one of Canada’s most respected mediators, Vince Ready conducted a thorough and comprehensive review of the issues around this dispute. We want to […]
CUPE 561 thanks community for support as Fraser Valley transit strike passes Day 118
CHILLIWACK— Community support from the beginning of their labour dispute has made a huge difference for Fraser Valley transit workers in their resolve to reach a fair contract. That message was clear at Saturday’s community solidarity barbeque celebrating the hard work, resolve and dedication of CUPE 561 members during one of the longest transit strikes […]
CUPE BC, National officers pledge support to Fraser Valley transit workers for “as long as it takes”
BURNABY— CUPE President Mark Hancock and Secretary-Treasurer Candace Rennick, joined by CUPE BC officers and general vice-presidents, today brought messages of solidarity to Fraser Valley transit workers from the union’s 715,000 workers across Canada as the strike by CUPE 561 First Transit workers reached Day 108. A large group of supporters from the Hospital Employees’ […]
