Day three of convention saw CUPE delegates pass an emergency resolution on the funding crisis in public education and hear from CUPE National president Paul Moist and secretary-treasurer Claude Généreux. The CUPE BC executive board reported on a busy year fighting for public services, bargaining and participating in elections. Evening events included a cruise on a paddle-wheeler for CUPE’s young workers and an equality forum featuring the aboriginal ensemble M’Girl. Check out Coffee Break News for a daily round-up of events.
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CUPE BC, province’s largest union, kicks off convention in Vancouver
CUPE BC, province’s largest union, kicks off convention in Vancouver
April 24, 2024
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…
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...
More needs to be done to save Surrey StrongStart, says program staff union
More needs to be done to save Surrey StrongStart, says program staff union
April 9, 2024
SURREY – The union representing the Early Childhood Educators that staff Surrey’s StrongStart program are urging the Surrey School District to explore all options to save this vital public education program….
SURREY – The union representing the Early Childhood Educators that staff Surrey’s StrongStart program are urging the Surrey School District to explore all options to save this vital public education program....
Budget 2024 tackles economic uncertainty with investments in public services and affordability – CUPE BC
Budget 2024 tackles economic uncertainty with investments in public services and affordability – CUPE BC
February 22, 2024
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…
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...
