Public services are what makes Canada strong: Rennick
VICTORIA— CUPE members in B.C. need to stay on the offensive in bargaining and political fights as government austerity threatens critical public services. That was the message from CUPE National Secretary-Treasurer Candace Rennick to CUPE BC convention delegates. Rennick praised bargaining committees, local leaders and members in B.C. for pushing hard at bargaining tables across […]
Without CUPE members, there’d be no BC: Eby
VICTORIA— For his fourth time since becoming Premier, David Eby joined CUPE BC delegates for their annual convention. His address opened with a somber tribute to CUPE members that responded to the tragedies in Tumbler Ridge and at the Lapu-Lapu festival. “Every one of those CUPE members exposed themselves to trauma, life changing events and […]
Building Strength to Support Members Today and Tomorrow
VICTORIA— CUPE BC’s finances continue to strengthen, with healthy surpluses across all funds. These surpluses have allowed investments in services, member support, and solidarity work to grow. In his annual address to convention Thursday morning, CUPE BC Secretary-Treasurer Tony Rebelo gave an update on the Division’s financial outlook and the operational work that helps translate […]
Hancock: Are you ready to fight for the B.C. we all want and deserve?
VICTORIA— CUPE National President Mark Hancock is calling on B.C. locals to make workplace safety a top priority, saying violence on the job is a growing risk for members. Speaking Thursday at the CUPE BC convention in Victoria, Hancock opened by acknowledging the tragedy in Tumbler Ridge and said it underscored the need for stronger […]
CUPE BC convenes annual convention in Victoria
VICTORIA — B.C.’s largest union is setting its course to defend crucial public services and the rights of workers that deliver them. CUPE BC, the provincial division of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, kicked off its annual convention this evening in Victoria with over 500 union members and guests from across the province. Karen […]
We have a deal: BC K-12 bargaining committee reaches tentative agreement
Your K-12 provincial bargaining committee is pleased to announce we have reached a tentative provincial framework agreement with the British Columbia Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA). “This was a tough round of bargaining, but our committee worked hard and was determined to get a fair deal for our membersthat was in line with other provincial […]
Comox Valley Regional District Workers Ratify New Agreement
COURTENAY — Comox Valley Regional District workers, represented by CUPE 556, have voted in favour of ratifying a new collective agreement. “CUPE 556 members take pride in delivering public services throughout this region,” says Sonya Jenssen, president of CUPE 556. “We’re pleased to have a new agreement in place that not only recognizes the vital […]