Village of Montrose workers ratify new collective agreement
MONTROSE — CUPE 2087 members who work in the Village of Montrose have voted in favour of a new collective agreement, concluding this round of negotiations. “This agreement shows what can happen when both sides focus on finding solutions,” says Hailey Knott, CUPE 2087 unit chair for the Village of Montrose. “Through respectful and collaborative […]
Capital Regional District workers ratify new collective agreement
VICTORIA — Over 1,200 workers for the Capital Regional District (CRD) have ratified a new collective agreement. Members of CUPE 1978 voted in favour of ratifying the agreement reached on February 24, after 12 months of bargaining. The Greater Victoria Labour Relations Association Board of Directors ratified the agreement on March 16. “CUPE 1978 members […]
CUPE 1698 ratify new collective agreement with Fraser Valley Regional Library
ABBOTSFORD — CUPE 1698 members have voted in favour of ratifying their new collective agreement with the Fraser Valley Regional Library (FVRL). The FVRL’s board also ratified the agreement late last week. “We are pleased Fraser Valley Regional Library resumed negotiations instead of locking out CUPE 1698 members and disrupting the crucial services we provide,” […]
Fruitvale municipal workers vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike action
FRUITVALE — CUPE 2087 members have voted 100 percent in favour of strike action, in a vote held last Wednesday (March 4). “Our members are proud to provide public services in this community, and taking a strike vote is not a step we take lightly,” said CUPE 2087 Vice President Kevin Pii. “But like everyone […]
Tentative Agreement Reached Between CUPE 1698 and the Fraser Valley Regional Library
ABBOTSFORD — CUPE 1698 and the Fraser Valley Regional Library (FVRL) reached a tentative agreement earlier today, preventing a lockout that would have shut down library services across the region. “Our members know how important library services are to the communities we serve. We’re relieved we’ve been able reach a tentative agreement so that families, […]
CUPE 1698: Lockout Threat Puts Fraser Valley Library Services at Risk
ABBOTSFORD — The Fraser Valley Regional Library (FVRL) has issued 72-hour lockout notice to CUPE 1698 members who provide library services across the region. If the employer proceeds with a lockout, children, families, and community members who rely on their local libraries will lose access to critical services and supports. “This is an unprovoked attack […]