CUPE BC, province’s largest union, kicks off convention in Vancouver
VANCOUVER— B.C.’s largest union celebrated hard fought wins for working people in the past year at the opening night of its 2024 CUPE BC convention. Karen Ranalletta, president of CUPE BC, welcomed members from across the province gathering in Vancouver for the union’s annual convention. “We have so much to be proud of, and also, […]
Budget 2024 tackles economic uncertainty with investments in public services and affordability – CUPE BC
VICTORIA— Budget 2024 continues the BC NDP’s record of making meaningful investments in the public services that matter to people and communities, and creating and expanding programs that make life more affordable for families, said CUPE BC President Karen Ranalletta. “With this budget, the David Eby BC NDP government again demonstrates forward-thinking leadership, making smart […]
Castlegar civic workers ratify new contract
CASTLEGAR— CUPE 2262 members, who work for the City of Castlegar, have overwhelmingly ratified a new collective agreement Thursday, averting a possible strike. “Our members love serving the community they work and live in, but equally need to be able to support themselves and their families amid a rapidly rising cost of living,” says CUPE […]
CUPE 2262 reaches tentative agreement with City of Castlegar
CASTLEGAR— CUPE 2262 and the City of Castlegar reached a tentative agreement late last night for a new three-year collective agreement. The agreement comes after the City’s municipal workers voted 95 percent in favour of job action last month. “We want to extend our thanks to the City of Castlegar for their renewed and dedicated […]
Castlegar city workers vote in favour of strike action, negotiations set to resume this week
CASTLEGAR— CUPE Local 2262 members, City of Castlegar workers, have voted 95 percent in favour of job action in a strike vote held October 18. Negotiations are set to resume this week between the union and the City of Castlegar in an effort to avoid any job action. “Workers at the City of Castlegar, like […]
CUPE BC donates $50,000 to support BC wildfire relief
BURNABY— This fire season has devasted families and communities across our province, and we are proud to offer support to those affected by wildfires across the province. CUPE BC has donated $25,000 to both the BC SPCA and Canadian Red Cross’s BC and Yukon operations for a total of $50,000 in relief funds. “This summer’s […]
CUPE 2403’s new deal addresses cost of living, shows value of unionization for library workers
DAWSON CREEK – CUPE 2403 members at the Dawson Creek Municipal Public Library have ratified a new, four-year collective agreement. The new contract, which is retroactive to January 2023, is a major step forward in addressing affordability for some of the lowest paid public sector workers. “Workers in community libraries have lower wages and fewer […]
<strong>CUPE BC kicks off 2023 convention</strong>
Province’s largest union meets in Victoria VICTORIA— B.C.’s largest union is celebrating a year of bargaining successes as members gather from across the province for the 2023 CUPE BC convention. CUPE BC President Karen Ranalletta kicked off the convention, being held this week in Victoria, by congratulating CUPE locals for bargaining some of the best […]
<strong>Convention Delegate Orientation marks one week to the opening of #cupebc2023</strong>
BURNABY – CUPE BC Secretary-Treasurer Trevor Davies welcomed more than 100 new and returning delegates to the 2023 Convention Orientation. Held online a week before the Convention opens, the orientation is organized in advance of each annual gathering to ensure that new delegates feel ready to participate fully in the convention business. “We want everyone […]
<strong>Mayor Ken Sim’s Actions in the DTES are Cruel and Dehumanizing—CUPE BC</strong>
VANCOUVER— The province’s largest union, the Canadian Union of Public Employees-BC, is calling on Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim to reverse course on his process of decampments in the City’s Downtown Eastside (DTES). “The ongoing decampment in the DTES is the vision of Vancouver’s City Council and Mayor Ken Sim,” said CUPE BC President and Vancouver […]
