CUPE 410 and Greater Victoria Public Library reach tentative agreement
VICTORIA – Library workers in British Columbia’s capital region, represented by CUPE Local 410, have reached a tentative agreement with the Greater Victoria Public Library. The new agreement, once ratified, will be retroactive to January 1, 2022 and continue to the end of 2024. “Library workers provide a diverse array of vital services, supporting kids, […]
UBC Exam Invigilators join Canada’s Largest Union as Part of Effort to Unionize All Student Academic Workers
VANCOUVER—CUPE is welcoming Exam Invigilators at UBC’s Centre for Accessibility who joined the union following a successful three-week membership drive. Predominantly graduate students themselves, the group of workers administers exams for students who require accommodations. These newest CUPE members will join CUPE Local 2278, one of three CUPE locals at B.C.’s largest university. “Academic student […]
CUPE BC stands with Ontario education workers, condemns Ford government’s abuse of power
BURNABY – CUPE BC is sending the support of its more than 100,000 members to education workers in Ontario, whose constitutional rights have been stripped by the Ontario government of Premier Doug Ford. In a vote held last month, the 55,000 Ontario education workers voted 96.5% in favour of a strike mandate, and served strike […]
Library Month 2022: Libraries and their workers remain under-resourced despite their vital role in the community
Libraries offer an amazing array of services across our communities. Though mostly associated with books and other written materials, libraries offer multimedia resources, and access to computer and other technology. Libraries provide programs for kids, services for seniors, support literacy among those of all ages, help those looking for employment, support language and reading groups, […]
Ken Sim’s budget-slashing plan is reckless and assured to fail: CUPE BC
British Columbia’s largest union is raising alarm over plans by City of Vancouver mayoral hopeful Ken Sim to slash $300 million from the City’s budget. The Union calls the move irresponsible and dangerous. “Vancouverites are struggling with housing shortages, an affordability crisis, safety concerns, and a drug and overdose crisis. Cutting the City’s budget by […]
CUPE BC endorses Dave Eby to become the next leader of the BC NDP, premier
BURNABY – CUPE BC has endorsed Dave Eby to be the next leader of the BC NDP. The Union, B.C.’s largest, pledged to back Eby in consideration of his long commitment to justice, equality and fairness, and capacity to take swift action on key issues facing working people. “Dave Eby is a proven leader with […]
CUPE welcomes new members at Summerland Community Support
SUMMERLAND – Workers at Summerland Community Support are the latest members to join B.C.’s largest union following a four-week education campaign. The newest CUPE members will become a new unit of CUPE 523, a regional local representing education and community social service workers across the Okanagan. “We are excited to welcome these new members in […]
Fraser River Indigenous Society workers join CUPE 1936 using new single-step certification
CUPE is welcoming 16 new members at the Fraser River Indigenous Society where they will become the newest unit of Local 1936. These new members provide family development, early years learning and housing support for Indigenous Peoples, primarily in the communities of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. “As a workforce of mostly Indigenous peoples working […]
21 ways to Celebrate June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day
National Indigenous Peoples Day is a national day to celebrate Indigenous peoples across Canada and takes place every year on June 21. The National Union has issued a statement and announced a campaign, Water is Life, to raise awareness about the ongoing struggles of Indigenous peoples, and shows how CUPE members can listen, learn and act. June 21 […]
CUPE members demonstrate how Education Assistants can help create thousands of new childcare spaces across BC
COBBLE HILL – Arlene and Leanne are Education Assistants (EAs) in Cobble Hill, a small community in the Cowichan Valley. Together they staff the first before- and after-school program operated directly by School District 79. Their work provides critical childcare spaces for families in the Cowichan Valley, and offers kids a welcoming and safe environment […]
