Worker solidarity: protecting hard-fought worker’s rights in upcoming elections
VANCOUVER— Enhance and defend worker rights. Strengthen labour laws. Support the right of workers to organize. These are the things Bea Bruske, president of the Canadian Labour Congress, said politicians need to make a priority to win the votes of workers. “We must be under no illusions that workers are having a very hard time […]
CUPE BC donation supports replacement of vandalized memorial plaques at Kimberley Veterans Park
KIMBERLEY — On June 24, Kimberley residents noticed that something was missing from their Veterans Memorial Park after vandals removed 12 memorial plaques and damaged another. The plaques contained facts about Canada’s historical contribution to global conflicts, and acted as a local memorial for those from the region who gave their lives in world wars […]
District of Saanich workers vote over 94% in favour of striking over District’s refusal to address affordability
SAANICH — Workers for the District of Saanich, represented by CUPE Local 2011, have voted over 94% in favour of striking in a vote that concluded Tuesday evening. The vote was called after the two parties reached impasse last week and following the District’s withdrawal of key items actively under discussion. “The District wants the […]
Chilliwack Council voting today to contract out community pools
CHILLIWACK— Chilliwack’s mayor and council will vote today on a recommendation to contract out the operations of the City’s community pools, including Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre, Cheam Leisure Centre, and the Rotary outdoor pool. The facilities have been operated by external contractor Rec Excellence, and the City was considering internal operations as the contract term […]
CUPE 118 and District of Tofino reach tentative agreement in mediation
TOFINO – CUPE 118, representing municipal workers in Tofino, and the District of Tofino reached a tentative agreement Tuesday after two days of mediation. “We are confident that the agreement reached responds to the mandate from our members,” said CUPE 118 President Stacy Watton. “It was the hard work and dedication of members that enabled […]
CUPE 403 donates $5000 to Langley Foundry to Support Community
LANGLEY—CUPE 403, representing nearly 900 Langley Municipal Workers, has shown significant support for the mental health and well-being of their community through a generous donation of $5000 to the Foundry Langley, an organization that will provide access to mental health and substance use support, primary care, peer support and social services for Langley children, youth, […]
