Bulletin – K-12 provincial bargaining continues
Your K-12 provincial bargaining committee met again this week with their counterparts from the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA) for the second bargaining session. Over the two-day meeting, the committees discussed a wide range of important issues that could be addressed in a new Provincial Framework Agreement (PFA). While discussions were cordial and cooperative, […]
Ranalletta re-elected President of CUPE BC, province’s largest union
VANCOUVER — Karen Ranalletta has been re-elected to lead B.C.’s largest union – CUPE BC. This will be her third term as president of the B.C. division of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, representing over 100,000 workers across the province. “I could not be more proud to be your President,” said Ranalletta, who ran […]
Course set for year ahead; CUPE BC wraps up 2025 convention
VANCOUVER— After 4-days of discussion, debate and comradery, CUPE BC wrapped up its 2025 convention. A key theme of the convention, held in Vancouver, was dealing with growing economic and political uncertainty, much of which is being caused by turmoil from the United States. “If we stand up for each other, build a strong coalition, […]
Employers need to get the message – concessions ‘just won’t happen’
VANCOUVER— CUPE continued its strong stance against concessions over the past year. And B.C.’s regional director told CUPE BC 2025 convention delegates – and employers across the province – that this won’t change anytime soon. “I am so proud to report that we have not accepted a SINGLE concession at any bargaining table in British […]
Strong public services delivered by union members foundation of strong economy – BC NDP Premier David Eby
VANCOUVER— Premier David Eby addressed hundreds of delegates at the 2025 CUPE BC Convention connecting with members for the first time since re-election in October. Premier Eby remarked on this time of grief and memorial on this day of mourning for the 11 people lost in the tragedy on April 26 at the Lapu Lapu […]
CUPE BC Executive Board Report highlights a year of community and political action
VANCOUVER— The CUPE BC Executive reported to convention delegates the central work across the province supporting members and their communities. CUPE BC remains focused on improvements beyond the bargaining table for CUPE members and all British Columbians. Increasing accessible affordable public childcare continues to be a priority to significantly reduce costs for young families. The […]
Let’s think and act boldly: Rennick
VANCOUVER— While a far-right federal government was avoided, CUPE National Secretary Treasurer Candace Rennick said Canada’s largest union must be ready to keep taking on anti-worker policies. “We can’t leave the Liberals unchecked,” said Rennick in her report to CUPE BC’s 2025 convention. “We can’t wait for the next federal election to change the course […]
Backing down is not in our playbook: Hancock
VANCOUVER— In an ever-changing and increasingly chaotic world, Canada’s largest union is ready to fight for workers, public services, and better communities for everyone across the country. That was the message from CUPE National President Mark Hancock in his address to the 2025 CUPE BC convention. “We’re living in a difficult moment. A moment of […]