CUPE 8911: We eagerly await the opportunity to participate in E-Comm 9-1-1 review

VANCOUVERโ CUPE 8911 applauds the B.C. governmentโs move to launch a comprehensive review of E-Comm, the corporation that provides emergency communication services across B.C. As the union representing more than seven hundred 9-1-1 operators, dispatchers, and support staff at E-Comm, we are ready and willing to share our insights and frontline experience. โCommunities across B.C. […]
CUPE BC congratulates Premier David Eby and the BC NDP on their re-electionย

After reaching a narrow majority through the tally of final votes, B.C. Premier David Eby has been asked to form the next government. On behalf of CUPE BCโs executive board and members, I offer congratulations to Premier David Eby and the BC NDP on their re-election. There was a lot at stake for CUPE members in […]
Letter – CUPE BC and BCTF Presidents Unite in a Call to Vote for Public Education

Dear BCTF/CUPE members, Today, we write to express our deepest gratitude for your unwavering support of students in public schools across the province. We are so proud to serve as your union presidents, and we are committed to advocating for more supports for kids, seismically upgraded schools, manageable workloads, and thriving public schools. There is […]
Bulletin – CUPE BC Welcomes BC NDPโs Commitment to Affordable, Seamless Childcare and Enhanced Classroom Support

CUPE BC is pleased to express its strong support for the BC NDPโs platform announcement, which includes a key commitment to deliver affordable before- and after-school care in every school district. This commitment aligns closely with CUPE BCโs longstanding advocacy for a Seamless Day childcare model that uses existing public school infrastructure and education support […]
CUPE Local 8911: Governance and financial review of E-Comm 9-1-1 system a welcome next step

VANCOUVER โ Emergency Communications Professionals of BC, the union that represents over seven hundred 9-1-1 operators, dispatchers, and support staff at E-Comm 9-1-1, welcomes the announcement of a governance and financial review by the provincial government. โWeโve consistently raised the alarm about the systemic issues that have been plaguing B.C.โs 9-1-1 emergency response system and […]
Celebrating library workers as CUPE BC sponsored BC Summer Reading Club wraps

RICHMONDโ This summer over 4000 kids in Richmond alone have signed up to be part of the BC Summer Reading Club โ some of the estimated close to 100,000* toddlers to 14 year olds who are expected to be participating in this yearโs challenge. Parents like Kristy DelGrosso know how beneficial the program is, as […]
CUPE BC donates $25,000 to support wildfire relief in Alberta and across the country

BURNABYโ CUPE BC is making a $25,000 donation to the CUPE National Disaster Relief Fund to support members and families affected by the devastating wildfires in Alberta, which have caused the evacuation of Jasper and nearby regions. โWildfires in our province and across Canada devastate the lives of CUPE members,โ said Karen Ranalletta, President of […]
City workers ratify new contract with the City of Nelson

Nelson, BC โ CUPE Local 339 is pleased to announce the ratification of a new collective agreement, bringing positive developments for both workers and the community at large. Following a constructive round of negotiations, CUPE Local 339 members have voted to approve a contract that ensures fair compensation, improved working conditions, and enhanced benefits for […]
New chapter of inclusion and recognition: Workers from WISH Drop-In Centre Society join CUPE

VANCOUVER โ Supportive Employment Program (SEP) Leads at WISH Drop-In Centre Society have unionized with CUPE 1936, a multi-unit local of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, B.C.โs largest union. โCUPE Local 1936 is pleased to welcome Supportive Employment Leads into our membership,โ shared CUPE 1936 President Sheryl Burns. โOur local is grateful to have […]
Bulletin – More CUPE members now covered by WorkSafeBC mental-health presumption

The BC Ministry of Labour added 11 new occupations to the mental-health presumption under the Workers Compensation Act this week. This will allow more CUPE members faster access to treatment and workers compensation benefits for psychological injuries. The newly added occupations include: The mental health presumption fast-tracks the claims process with WorkSafeBC. This provides workers […]