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Bulletin – Thank you to all school support workers
Bulletin – Thank you to all school support workers
June 24, 2022
With summer upon us, the K-12 Presidents Council would like to thank all school support workers for their exemplary service through another challenging school year. As the pandemic continues, your…
With summer upon us, the K-12 Presidents Council would like to thank all school support workers for their exemplary service through another challenging school year. As the pandemic continues, your...
21 ways to Celebrate June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day
21 ways to Celebrate June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21, 2022
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…
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...
CUPE 1760, United Way BC ratify new collective agreement
CUPE 1760, United Way BC ratify new collective agreement
June 20, 2022
BURNABY-CUPE 1760 and United Way British Columbia (UWBC) have ratified a new collective agreement – the first since United Way of the Lower Mainland amalgamated last year with five other…
BURNABY-CUPE 1760 and United Way British Columbia (UWBC) have ratified a new collective agreement – the first since United Way of the Lower Mainland amalgamated last year with five other...
CUPE 403 donates $5000 to Langley Foundry to Support Community
CUPE 403 donates $5000 to Langley Foundry to Support Community
June 15, 2022
LANGLEY—CUPE 403, representing nearly 900 Langley Municipal Workers, has shown significant support for the mental health and well-being of their community through a generous donation of $5000 to the Foundry…
LANGLEY—CUPE 403, representing nearly 900 Langley Municipal Workers, has shown significant support for the mental health and well-being of their community through a generous donation of $5000 to the Foundry...
District of Tofino workers vote to strike
District of Tofino workers vote to strike
June 10, 2022
TOFINO-CUPE 118 members working for the District of Tofino voted to strike on June 9 after hitting an impasse in negotiations. The CUPE 118 bargaining committee says workers deserve a…
TOFINO-CUPE 118 members working for the District of Tofino voted to strike on June 9 after hitting an impasse in negotiations. The CUPE 118 bargaining committee says workers deserve a...
Full-capacity emergency response the best defense against heat dome tragedies, says CUPE
Full-capacity emergency response the best defense against heat dome tragedies, says CUPE
June 10, 2022
BURNABY—The provincial government’s report to the chief coroner on last summer’s heat-related deaths is an important first step in identifying preventive measures to help save lives, but effective response to…
BURNABY—The provincial government’s report to the chief coroner on last summer’s heat-related deaths is an important first step in identifying preventive measures to help save lives, but effective response to...
CUPE 1760, United Way British Columbia reach tentative agreement
CUPE 1760, United Way British Columbia reach tentative agreement
May 31, 2022
BURNABY—CUPE 1760 and United Way British Columbia (UWBC) have agreed to terms for a new collective agreement. Details of the tentative agreement will be circulated to members shortly. “Our bargaining…
BURNABY—CUPE 1760 and United Way British Columbia (UWBC) have agreed to terms for a new collective agreement. Details of the tentative agreement will be circulated to members shortly. “Our bargaining...
CUPE members demonstrate how Education Assistants can help create thousands of new childcare spaces across BC
CUPE members demonstrate how Education Assistants can help create thousands of new childcare spaces across BC
May 20, 2022
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…
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...
Health Care presidents reissue call for more sector support
Health Care presidents reissue call for more sector support
May 19, 2022
BURNABY—The community health sector continues to suffer from systemic challenges arising from staffing shortages, workload, and mental health issues and needs more support in these areas, CUPE’s Health Care Presidents…
BURNABY—The community health sector continues to suffer from systemic challenges arising from staffing shortages, workload, and mental health issues and needs more support in these areas, CUPE’s Health Care Presidents...
