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First Transit strike in Eastern Fraser Valley is BC Transitโs failure
First Transit strike in Eastern Fraser Valley is BC Transitโs failure
May 16, 2023
CUPE BC president Karen Ranalletta says BC Transit โneeds to get its head out of the sandโ For most public sector workers in this province, contract negotiations occur between their…
CUPE BC president Karen Ranalletta says BC Transit โneeds to get its head out of the sandโ For most public sector workers in this province, contract negotiations occur between their...
Worker tributes are greatโbut fair compensation is better
Worker tributes are greatโbut fair compensation is better
September 2, 2022
This Labour Day, letโs commit to making life more affordable for B.C. workers Anyone who knows me knows I love a good party, and Labour Day is no exception. This…
This Labour Day, letโs commit to making life more affordable for B.C. workers Anyone who knows me knows I love a good party, and Labour Day is no exception. This...
Facing B.C.โs challenges together in 2022
Facing B.C.โs challenges together in 2022
December 9, 2021
Welcome to the Winter 2022 edition of Public Employee. Though you will receive this issue well before January 1, I want to extend my best wishes to all CUPE members…
Welcome to the Winter 2022 edition of Public Employee. Though you will receive this issue well before January 1, I want to extend my best wishes to all CUPE members...
CUPE BC presents priorities for B.C. Budget 2022
CUPE BC presents priorities for B.C. Budget 2022
October 1, 2021
As part of the provincial governmentโs pre-Budget 2022 consultations, CUPE BC President Karen Ranalletta presented the unionโs priorities and recommendations. Read the full document here.
As part of the provincial governmentโs pre-Budget 2022 consultations, CUPE BC President Karen Ranalletta presented the unionโs priorities and recommendations. Read the full document here.
Itโs time to reconnect
Itโs time to reconnect
July 27, 2021
In the year and a half since the first COVID-19 lockdown, weโve learned just how challenging and unpredictable pandemic times can be. For many of us, the ability to make…
In the year and a half since the first COVID-19 lockdown, weโve learned just how challenging and unpredictable pandemic times can be. For many of us, the ability to make...
Connecting with our members never stops
Connecting with our members never stops
March 25, 2021
As you read this issue of Public Employee, weโre well into the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic. While vaccines allow us to see light at the end of the…
As you read this issue of Public Employee, weโre well into the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic. While vaccines allow us to see light at the end of the...
Electing a BC NDP majority government was crucialโletโs remember why
Electing a BC NDP majority government was crucialโletโs remember why
November 18, 2020
All CUPE members in B.C. should celebrate the election of a BCNDP government on October 24. Not only was Premier John Horganโs government re-elected, it increased its seat count dramaticallyโfrom…
All CUPE members in B.C. should celebrate the election of a BCNDP government on October 24. Not only was Premier John Horganโs government re-elected, it increased its seat count dramaticallyโfrom...
We canโt be together this Labour Dayโbut weโre still in this together
We canโt be together this Labour Dayโbut weโre still in this together
August 31, 2020
Labour Day has always been one of my favourite days of the year. As the heat of summer begins to fade and the chill of fall approaches, Labour Day offers…
Labour Day has always been one of my favourite days of the year. As the heat of summer begins to fade and the chill of fall approaches, Labour Day offers...
Information for CUPE members about COVID-19 and their workplaces
Information for CUPE members about COVID-19 and their workplaces
March 18, 2020
CUPE BC is here to support our Locals, and we are working hard with CUPE National’s Regional Office to ensure CUPE members are able to access the information they need….
CUPE BC is here to support our Locals, and we are working hard with CUPE National’s Regional Office to ensure CUPE members are able to access the information they need....
