BC Ombudsperson needs to hear from you
B.C.’s Ombudsperson, Jay Chalke, is investigating concerns of students in public schools being asked or told to not attend schools. The investigation will assess whether these practises are fair for students, particularly those with diverse learning abilities. The Ombudsperson wants to hear directly from K-12 educators that offer direct support to students – for example, […]
Bulletin – K-12 First offer made on provincial public sector wages
Your K-12 provincial bargaining committee met yesterday with the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA). At this bargaining session, BCPSEA tabled their first monetary offer. We are sharing BCPSEA’s offer with you to make sure you have accurate information. BCPSEA proposed a 2-year term, with annual general wage increases divided between different dates in each […]
Better BC Schools campaign launch
Schools should be a safe, inclusive places. But underfunding for B.C. schools means there are not enough school support workers. And that’s making school harder. For everyone. Our students deserve better. We deserve better. Over the past school year, thousands of school support workers have signed our message to the Minister of Education telling them […]
Fewer education assistants means less support for Delta students
DELTA — A shortage of education assistants in Delta Schools will mean less support for the district’s most vulnerable students next school year. This is the warning from CUPE 1091, the union representing school support workers in the Delta School District. “Education assistants are overwhelmed trying to meet the needs of students. Come September, there […]
Bulletin – K-12 provincial bargaining continues
Your K-12 provincial bargaining committee met again this week with their counterparts from the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA) for the second bargaining session. Over the two-day meeting, the committees discussed a wide range of important issues that could be addressed in a new Provincial Framework Agreement (PFA). While discussions were cordial and cooperative, […]
Course set for year ahead; CUPE BC wraps up 2025 convention
VANCOUVER— After 4-days of discussion, debate and comradery, CUPE BC wrapped up its 2025 convention. A key theme of the convention, held in Vancouver, was dealing with growing economic and political uncertainty, much of which is being caused by turmoil from the United States. “If we stand up for each other, build a strong coalition, […]
Employers need to get the message – concessions ‘just won’t happen’
VANCOUVER— CUPE continued its strong stance against concessions over the past year. And B.C.’s regional director told CUPE BC 2025 convention delegates – and employers across the province – that this won’t change anytime soon. “I am so proud to report that we have not accepted a SINGLE concession at any bargaining table in British […]
Let’s think and act boldly: Rennick
VANCOUVER— While a far-right federal government was avoided, CUPE National Secretary Treasurer Candace Rennick said Canada’s largest union must be ready to keep taking on anti-worker policies. “We can’t leave the Liberals unchecked,” said Rennick in her report to CUPE BC’s 2025 convention. “We can’t wait for the next federal election to change the course […]
Bulletin – BC K-12 provincial bargaining kicks off
The K-12 provincial bargaining committee met with their counterparts from the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association this week to begin negotiations for a new Provincial Framework Agreement. Talks began with your provincial bargaining committee tabling a comprehensive set of proposals. With guidance from K-12 locals and the provincial bargaining survey, the union’s proposals covered a […]
Bulletin – Standing in solidarity with Alberta CUPE education workers
Over 4000 education workers in the Alberta K-12 public school system are on strike. These CUPE members are fighting back against years of provincial governments mandated wages that have left K-12 workers struggling to get by. So far, nine CUPE locals across the province are on the picket lines. The members represented by these locals […]