Communities minister raises stakes for May 9
Municipal wage control threat sets off alarm bells When this issue of Public Employee hits doorsteps, we’ll be only five months away from the next provincial election, and the stakes could not be higher—especially for CUPE members and our families.
Labour Day: a time to reflect on progress for workers—and the need for action
Every year, as Labour Day draws near I have mixed feelings, probably like many of you. On the one hand, Labour Day is for many the culmination of summer, with big camping trips or barbecues planned—let’s get together and celebrate summer one last time! On the other hand, in many ways it marks the end […]
Clock’s ticking on Clark government
Twenty years of BC Liberal rule? Don’t let it happen! As the Spring 2016 edition of Public Employee went to press, I looked forward to working with all the delegates who will be in Victoria for our annual Convention to conduct the important business of our union on behalf of all our 85,000 members.Â
Statement on International Women’s Day from CUPE BC President Paul Faoro
CUPE BC has always been a strong supporter of women’s rights, and that support is just as strong today as it has ever been. This day of recognition of the struggles faced by women all over the world emerged from the efforts of the labour movement in the early 20th century both here in North […]
Thank you Tom Mulcair
I was a delegate to the federal NDP convention this past weekend, which saw delegates decide it’s time to renew the Party’s leadership, meaning we will be heading toward a leadership contest some time over the next 24 months. While many details about timing and process are yet to be determined, I want to take […]
Defeating the BC Liberals remains our top priority
I want to begin my first column as your new president with sincere thanks to all 85,000 CUPE members in British Columbia. As you know, Mark Hancock is now our national president, elected at national convention in Vancouver in November. My thanks to our entire executive board for placing their confidence in me to replace […]
