Statement from CUPE BC on COVID-19 and CUPE BC events
“CUPE BC has been closely monitoring the COVID-19 Pandemic developments in British Columbia and Canada. At this time, we are considering all options regarding our upcoming Conventions and other events, including making significant changes, postponing, or canceling our upcoming CUPE BC Convention. Pandemic response is a collective responsibility and we all must take action to […]
International Women’s Day 2020 – a statement from CUPE BC
Along with our national union, CUPE BC joins the world in celebrating International Women’s Day on Sunday, March 8. Across the country, CUPE members are participating in community events celebrating women’s activism and reaffirming our commitment to gender justice. Developments in Canada, the U.S. and around the world demand that we remain vigilant and continue to resist all forms of oppression. We […]
Budget 2020 continues shifting of government priorities from a focus on big corporations and the wealthy to building an economy that works for everyone—CUPE BC
VICTORIA—Today’s provincial budget continues the BC NDP government’s successful work in building an economy that benefits everyone and creates more opportunities for working people to build better lives, CUPE BC President Paul Faoro said today. “We’re very happy to see that under this government, the richest British Columbians—the 1 percent—will pay a little more to […]
CUPE Locals from B.C. recognized for communications excellence at National Convention
Every two years at National Convention, CUPE National’s Communications Branch hosts a breakfast event to recognize the work of local communicators across the country and presents awards for communications activities and initiatives that stand out. This year, several CUPE Locals from British Columbia were amongst the winners. Winning Honourable Mention for Best Campaign were the […]
CUPE BC donates $5,000 to Victoria’s Together Against Poverty Society
BURNABY – CUPE BC’s 56th annual convention was held in Victoria May 1-4, and featured a wide range of speakers and keynote presenters. On behalf of each speaker, CUPE BC made a donation to Victoria’s Together Against Poverty Society (TAPS), for a total donation of $5,000. “TAPS does amazing work on behalf of Victoria residents […]
CUPE BC Convention 2019 positions province’s biggest union to take on upcoming challenges
VICTORIA—More than 500 delegates wrapped up four days of debate at CUPE BC’s 56th annual convention in Victoria today, electing a new executive board, debating a wide range of resolutions, and passing an action plan to guide the union over the next two years. CUPE BC President Paul Faoro, re-elected by acclamation, said he was […]
CUPE BC Convention elects new Executive Board
VICTORIA—Delegates to CUPE BC’s 2019 Convention today elected a new Executive Board to guide the union between conventions over the next two years. President Paul Faoro and Secretary-Treasurer Trevor Davies were both acclaimed for another term, as were incumbent general vice presidents Karen Ranalletta and Michelle Waite. Joining the executive board for their first terms […]
‘I will continue to be your partner in progress, and our government will keep fighting for people’—Horgan to CUPE BC
VICTORIA—Premier John Horgan arrived to speak at CUPE BC’s convention with a campaign-style entrance, and laid out many of his government’s accomplishments in its first 21 months in power. “After nearly two years in government, our list of accomplishments is growing,” said Horgan. “We’re building more affordable housing, we’re delivering quality childcare, and we’re teaming […]
Modernization of systems, diversification of revenue stream key to stronger union finances—Davies
VICTORIA—Presenting his annual financial report to CUPE BC’s 56th annual convention in Victoria today, Secretary-Treasurer Trevor Davies said that his ongoing modernization of financial systems coupled with a diversification of revenue streams are key to maintaining CUPE BC’s financial strength. “CUPE BC has been undergoing a quiet internal transformation over the last couple of years,” […]
Hancock brings greetings, urges member engagement and stronger commitment to mental health
VICTORIA—CUPE national president Mark Hancock addressed delegates to CUPE BC’s Convention today, urging them to work harder to engage members to increase union activism and make CUPE’s political action campaigns even more effective. He pointed out that with the recent election of Jason Kenney as premier of Alberta, “from here in BC you now have […]
