Our finances are strong, but our locals and members are stronger: Davies
VANCOUVER— CUPE BC remains in a strong financial position having run large surpluses across all funds, reported Secretary-Treasurer Trevor Davies in his annual address to convention Thursday morning. He said this is largely driven by strong investment returns and greater than expected revenue. Davies, who has served as Secretary-Treasurer since 2015 also told delegates about […]
CUPE must fight for better, in the workplace and at the ballot box: Hancock
VANCOUVER— As Canada’s largest union, CUPE has a responsibility to fight to protect the public services that make life more affordable for all Canadians. That was the message CUPE National President Mark Hancock brought to the 2024 CUPE BC convention. “Most people can’t remember a time when it was this difficult to put a roof […]
CUPE BC, province’s largest union, kicks off convention in Vancouver
VANCOUVER— B.C.’s largest union celebrated hard fought wins for working people in the past year at the opening night of its 2024 CUPE BC convention. Karen Ranalletta, president of CUPE BC, welcomed members from across the province gathering in Vancouver for the union’s annual convention. “We have so much to be proud of, and also, […]
More needs to be done to save Surrey StrongStart, says program staff union
SURREY – The union representing the Early Childhood Educators that staff Surrey’s StrongStart program are urging the Surrey School District to explore all options to save this vital public education program. CUPE 728, representing over 30 Early Childhood Educators that staff the program, says closure or significant cuts are not an option for the community. “StrongStart […]
Budget 2024 tackles economic uncertainty with investments in public services and affordability – CUPE BC
VICTORIA— Budget 2024 continues the BC NDP’s record of making meaningful investments in the public services that matter to people and communities, and creating and expanding programs that make life more affordable for families, said CUPE BC President Karen Ranalletta. “With this budget, the David Eby BC NDP government again demonstrates forward-thinking leadership, making smart […]
District of Chetwynd workers ratify new contract
CHETWYND – After a collaborative round of negotiations CUPE 3052 members, municipal workers in the District of Chetwynd, have overwhelmingly ratified a new four-year contract. The new agreement includes wage increases of 5 percent in both 2024 and 2025, and 4 precent in both 2026 and 2027. Full-time and part-time employees will also receive a […]
CUPE 1978 ratifies new agreement with Greater Victoria Housing Society
VICTORIA – CUPE 1978 members at the Greater Victoria Housing Society have ratified a new five-year agreement that provides improved working conditions for CUPE members, as well as enhanced supportive housing services for the community. “We are pleased with the results of the respectful and collaborative approach that both the union and management took for this […]
West Shore Parks and Recreation Society workers ratify new contract
VICTORIA – CUPE Local 1978 and the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society have ratified a new two-year collective agreement. “Thanks to the hard work of our bargaining committee members, and the support of our membership, we were able to negotiate a new contract that both addresses our members’ key workplace concerns and better aligns […]
CUPE 4500 ratifies collective agreement
Over 180 transit supervisors represented by CUPE 4500 ratified their mediated settlement with Coast Mountain Bus Company this week, ending their month-long strike. “The CUPE 4500 bargaining committee wants to thank our members for their support throughout this bargaining process. Our members’ determination and dedication helped pave the way for this agreement,” said Chris Gindhu, […]
CUPE 718 welcomes Richmond Olympic Oval workers
RICHMOND – A group of Richmond Olympic Oval workers previously represented by PPWC will join CUPE, Canada’s largest public sector union, following a hearing at the Labour Relations Board on January 30, 2024. The new workers will become part of CUPE Local 718, the same local that represents the majority of City of Richmond staff. CUPE […]
