A Statement from CUPE BC: Defending Truth, Rejecting Denialism
In advance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, CUPE BC adds our voice to the growing chorus condemning the toxic spread of Residential School denialism. The truth of the Indian Residential School system is not up for debate. It is a documented historical fact, affirmed by the powerful testimony of survivors and the […]
Squamish municipal workers set to begin rotating job action
SQUAMISH — CUPE Local 2269 members have issued 72-hour strike notice and rotating job action will begin this coming Thursday, October 2, 2025. “District workers provide the critical public services our community counts on,” says CUPE 2269 President Celeste Bickford. “But the cost of everyday basics has continued to rise, and workers need wages that […]
BC Ombudsperson needs to hear from you
B.C.’s Ombudsperson, Jay Chalke, is investigating concerns of students in public schools being asked or told to not attend schools. The investigation will assess whether these practises are fair for students, particularly those with diverse learning abilities. The Ombudsperson wants to hear directly from K-12 educators that offer direct support to students – for example, […]
Squamish municipal workers vote 100 percent in favour of strike action
SQUAMISH — “This 100 percent strike vote demonstrates that our members are deeply concerned about the lack of progress at the bargaining table and the unwillingness of the District of Squamish to address important issues affecting its frontline workers,” says CUPE 2269 President Celeste Bickford. “We’ve continued to see significant increases to the cost of […]
Bulletin – K-12 First offer made on provincial public sector wages
Your K-12 provincial bargaining committee met yesterday with the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA). At this bargaining session, BCPSEA tabled their first monetary offer. We are sharing BCPSEA’s offer with you to make sure you have accurate information. BCPSEA proposed a 2-year term, with annual general wage increases divided between different dates in each […]
Better BC Schools campaign launch
Schools should be a safe, inclusive places. But underfunding for B.C. schools means there are not enough school support workers. And that’s making school harder. For everyone. Our students deserve better. We deserve better. Over the past school year, thousands of school support workers have signed our message to the Minister of Education telling them […]
Fewer education assistants means less support for Delta students
DELTA — A shortage of education assistants in Delta Schools will mean less support for the district’s most vulnerable students next school year. This is the warning from CUPE 1091, the union representing school support workers in the Delta School District. “Education assistants are overwhelmed trying to meet the needs of students. Come September, there […]
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, […]