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 […]