<strong>CUPE BC marks Workers’ Day of Mourning in Victoria</strong>
VICTORIA – The CUPE BC Convention today honoured the memory of workers who have been killed or injured or experienced disease and illness as a direct result of their work. Convention delegates joined Victoria-area CUPE locals, other unions, members of the B.C. Legislative Assembly, and community members in Victoria to mark the Workers’ Day of […]
<strong>Organizing to Win: learning from labour victories at #CUPEBC2023</strong>
VICTORIA – CUPE BC convention delegates were treated to a thought-provoking discussion at this year’s forum – Organizing to Win! Panelists shared their experiences in mobilizing and organizing, and what strategies and tools they used to grow the labour movement. The forum was moderated by former CUPE local leader and activist, now lawyer, Adrienne Smith. […]
<strong>Let’s be bold and brave: Rennick</strong>
VICTORIA – CUPE and its members are ready to take on right-wing governments, politicians, and corporate interests to make sure workers don’t fall even farther behind, was the message from National Secretary-Treasurer Candace Rennick to CUPE BC convention delegates. “Governments in almost every jurisdiction are moving to a new phase of austerity. The good news […]
<strong>We are building financial strength to match the strength of our members: Davies</strong>
VICTORIA – Despite historic inflation and global pandemic, CUPE BC remains in a strong financial position, CUPE BC Secretary-Treasurer Trevor Davies told delegates in his report to convention Thursday morning. Davies, who has served as CUPE BC’s Secretary-Treasurer since 2015, presented a balanced budget and reported healthy investment and savings growth. “Our strength is not […]
<strong>CUPE success in BC an example for country: Hancock</strong>
VICTORIA – CUPE’s success at B.C. bargaining tables are an example of what can be achieved by helping elect progressive governments, National President Mark Hancock told CUPE BC convention delegates in his address Tuesday morning. “Our province is a good example of what we can achieve through political action and organizing. While other provinces are […]
<strong>CUPE locals to hold community event in celebration of striking Fraser Valley transit workers</strong>
ABBOTSFORD—A free community barbeque featuring a bouncy castle, an entertainer, and activities for kids and families will be part of a community celebration being held on Saturday (April 22) to pay tribute to Fraser Valley transit workers who’ve been on picket lines for more than a month. All members of the public are invited to […]
<strong>Delta School District, CUPE cooperate to expand the district’s first seamless childcare pilot</strong>
DELTA— With the cooperation of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, the Delta School District is expanding its new seamless day childcare pilot project to provide low-cost childcare opportunities to even more families in Delta. The pilot project, which is staffed by members of CUPE 1091 at Sunshine Hills Elementary School, originally offered 12 spots […]
<strong>Recognizing excellence in B.C. schools</strong>
Nominations for the Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Education are open. These awards are a great opportunity to highlight and celebrate the vital role support staff play in delivering quality public education in the province. There are three specific awards that are particularly relevant to K-12 school support members. Outstanding Support – School Community This […]
<strong>Education workers raise alarm over Vancouver School Board childcare plan</strong>
VANCOUVER— The Vancouver School Board’s proposed plan to contract out childcare services to outside organizations and prevent school staff from running childcare programs is inefficient and will not adequately meet the urgent childcare needs of Vancouver families, says the union representing Vancouver education support workers. CUPE 15, representing over 2,000 school board workers, says VSB […]
<strong>CUPE 116 Aquatic Centre members reach tentative agreement with UBC</strong>
VANCOUVER— CUPE has reached a tentative agreement for its members working at the University of British Columbia Aquatic Centre. CUPE 116, representing around 80 members at the Aquatic Centre, reached the deal with UBC last week. “Our bargaining committee is pleased with the tentative agreement and believe that we have achieved a fair and equitable […]
