CUPE ready to face challenges ahead: Charles Fleury
Despite significant financial strains caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, National Secretary Treasurer Charles Fleury assured CUPE BC convention delegates that CUPE remains in a strong position to keep supporting the work of the province’s locals. “I want all of you to know that CUPE still has the resources needed to back the important fights you […]
A better world on horizon: National President brings message of hope to CUPE BC convention
CUPE members across BC were thanked for their tireless work on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic by CUPE National President Mark Hancock in his address to the CUPE BC convention. “There is nothing that could have properly prepared us for the year we just had. But we can be proud of what our union […]
CUPE 1004 ratifies collective agreements with City of Vancouver, Board of Parks & Recreation
VANCOUVER – CUPE 1004 members have ratified a renewal of its collective agreements with the City of Vancouver and the Board of Parks and Recreation. The three-year deal, that includes wage increases and new provisions for Indigenous spiritual leave, was ratified by CUPE 1004 members in a vote held last week. “These agreements recognize the […]
K-12 Bulletin #62 – Learning from the pandemic, planning for the future
Bus drivers from across BC took part in the first of a series of virtual meetings for CUPE members in the K-12 public education system. Calling in from communities across the province, bus drivers shared their experiences on the job during the pandemic, discussed common issues in their workplaces, and looked forward with ideas on […]