<strong>Organizing to Win: learning from labour victories at #CUPEBC2023</strong>
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. […]
<strong>Let’s be bold and brave: Rennick</strong>
VICTORIA – CUPE and its members are ready to take on right-wing governments, politicians, and corporate interests to make sure workers don’t fall even farther behind, was the message from National Secretary-Treasurer Candace Rennick to CUPE BC convention delegates. “Governments in almost every jurisdiction are moving to a new phase of austerity. The good news […]
<strong>We are building financial strength to match the strength of our members: Davies</strong>
VICTORIA – Despite historic inflation and global pandemic, CUPE BC remains in a strong financial position, CUPE BC Secretary-Treasurer Trevor Davies told delegates in his report to convention Thursday morning. Davies, who has served as CUPE BC’s Secretary-Treasurer since 2015, presented a balanced budget and reported healthy investment and savings growth. “Our strength is not […]
<strong>CUPE success in BC an example for country: Hancock</strong>
VICTORIA – CUPE’s success at B.C. bargaining tables are an example of what can be achieved by helping elect progressive governments, National President Mark Hancock told CUPE BC convention delegates in his address Tuesday morning. “Our province is a good example of what we can achieve through political action and organizing. While other provinces are […]
<strong>CUPE BC kicks off 2023 convention</strong>
Province’s largest union meets in Victoria VICTORIA— B.C.’s largest union is celebrating a year of bargaining successes as members gather from across the province for the 2023 CUPE BC convention. CUPE BC President Karen Ranalletta kicked off the convention, being held this week in Victoria, by congratulating CUPE locals for bargaining some of the best […]
<strong>Township of Langley workers ratify new agreement</strong>
LANGLEY— Township of Langley workers, represented by CUPE 403, and the Township of Langley have ratified a new four-year agreement. CUPE 403 members voted 90 percent in favour of ratifying the agreement at a vote held last Friday (April 21). “After a long round of negotiations we are pleased to have a new agreement in […]
<strong>CUPE locals to hold community event in celebration of striking Fraser Valley transit workers</strong>
ABBOTSFORD—A free community barbeque featuring a bouncy castle, an entertainer, and activities for kids and families will be part of a community celebration being held on Saturday (April 22) to pay tribute to Fraser Valley transit workers who’ve been on picket lines for more than a month. All members of the public are invited to […]
<strong>Convention Delegate Orientation marks one week to the opening of #cupebc2023</strong>
BURNABY – CUPE BC Secretary-Treasurer Trevor Davies welcomed more than 100 new and returning delegates to the 2023 Convention Orientation. Held online a week before the Convention opens, the orientation is organized in advance of each annual gathering to ensure that new delegates feel ready to participate fully in the convention business. “We want everyone […]
CUPE BC Delegate Orientation 2023
<strong>Delta School District, CUPE cooperate to expand the district’s first seamless childcare pilot</strong>
DELTA— With the cooperation of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, the Delta School District is expanding its new seamless day childcare pilot project to provide low-cost childcare opportunities to even more families in Delta. The pilot project, which is staffed by members of CUPE 1091 at Sunshine Hills Elementary School, originally offered 12 spots […]
