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 […]
B.C.’s largest union ‘Ready for the Fight’: CUPE BC opens annual convention in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — B.C.’s largest union is setting its agenda to tackle economic and political uncertainty head on to defend workers and public services. CUPE BC, the provincial division of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, kicked off its annual convention this evening in Vancouver. Karen Ranalletta, president of CUPE BC, opened the 3-day convention by […]
Convention Kicks off Next Week!
BURNABY – CUPE BC Officers and General Vice-Presidents welcomed more than 100 new and returning delegates to the 2025 Convention Orientation on Wednesday evening. Held online one 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 […]
Bulletin – BC K-12 provincial bargaining kicks off
The K-12 provincial bargaining committee met with their counterparts from the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association this week to begin negotiations for a new Provincial Framework Agreement. Talks began with your provincial bargaining committee tabling a comprehensive set of proposals. With guidance from K-12 locals and the provincial bargaining survey, the union’s proposals covered a […]
Gabriola Island Fire Fighters Join Canada’s Largest Union
GABRIOLA ISLAND – Fire fighters at the Gabriola Volunteer Fire Department (GVFD) have joined Canada’s largest union in pursuit of fair wages, improved working conditions and increased safety. The certification, which has been approved by the BC Labour Board, covers 29 workers at the GVFD. “We are very excited to welcome GVFD workers into our […]
CUPE BC – Investment in Public Services is Critical During Economic Uncertainty
VICTORIA — Budget 2025 includes necessary capital investments for infrastructure projects in K-12, health, post-secondary, and transportation, helping to keep public services stable in the years ahead. Where previous budgets focused on expansion of services and programs to make life more affordable for families and workers, this budget shifts to capital investments to address current […]