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Celebrating library workers as CUPE BC sponsored BC Summer Reading Club wraps

Celebrating library workers as CUPE BC sponsored BC Summer Reading Club wraps

September 9, 2024
RICHMOND— This summer over 4000 kids in Richmond alone have signed up to be part of the BC Summer Reading Club – some of the estimated close to 100,000* toddlers…
RICHMOND— This summer over 4000 kids in Richmond alone have signed up to be part of the BC Summer Reading Club – some of the estimated close to 100,000* toddlers...

Labour Day Message from CUPE BC President Karen Ranalletta

Labour Day Message from CUPE BC President Karen Ranalletta

August 31, 2024
Happy Labour Day to the more than 100,000 CUPE members across British Columbia! This day is a time for us to come together, reflect on our achievements, and recognize the…
Happy Labour Day to the more than 100,000 CUPE members across British Columbia! This day is a time for us to come together, reflect on our achievements, and recognize the...

CUPE BC donates $25,000 to support wildfire relief in Alberta and across the country

CUPE BC donates $25,000 to support wildfire relief in Alberta and across the country

July 29, 2024
BURNABY— CUPE BC is making a $25,000 donation to the CUPE National Disaster Relief Fund to support members and families affected by the devastating wildfires in Alberta, which have caused…
BURNABY— CUPE BC is making a $25,000 donation to the CUPE National Disaster Relief Fund to support members and families affected by the devastating wildfires in Alberta, which have caused...

City workers ratify new contract with the City of Nelson

City workers ratify new contract with the City of Nelson

July 29, 2024
Nelson, BC – CUPE Local 339 is pleased to announce the ratification of a new collective agreement, bringing positive developments for both workers and the community at large. Following a…
Nelson, BC – CUPE Local 339 is pleased to announce the ratification of a new collective agreement, bringing positive developments for both workers and the community at large. Following a...

New chapter of inclusion and recognition: Workers from WISH Drop-In Centre Society join CUPE

New chapter of inclusion and recognition: Workers from WISH Drop-In Centre Society join CUPE

July 3, 2024
VANCOUVER — Supportive Employment Program (SEP) Leads at WISH Drop-In Centre Society have unionized with CUPE 1936, a multi-unit local of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, B.C.’s largest union….
VANCOUVER — Supportive Employment Program (SEP) Leads at WISH Drop-In Centre Society have unionized with CUPE 1936, a multi-unit local of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, B.C.’s largest union....

Bulletin – More CUPE members now covered by WorkSafeBC mental-health presumption

Bulletin – More CUPE members now covered by WorkSafeBC mental-health presumption

June 11, 2024
The BC Ministry of Labour added 11 new occupations to the mental-health presumption under the Workers Compensation Act this week. This will allow more CUPE members faster access to treatment…
The BC Ministry of Labour added 11 new occupations to the mental-health presumption under the Workers Compensation Act this week. This will allow more CUPE members faster access to treatment...

City of Trail and CUPE 2087 ratify new agreement

City of Trail and CUPE 2087 ratify new agreement

May 27, 2024
TRAIL— CUPE 2087 members, Trail municipal workers, and the City of Trail have ratified a new three-year agreement. “Our members are proud to serve the community they work and live…
TRAIL— CUPE 2087 members, Trail municipal workers, and the City of Trail have ratified a new three-year agreement. “Our members are proud to serve the community they work and live...

Bulletin – B.C. moving forward with seamless childcare in schools

Bulletin – B.C. moving forward with seamless childcare in schools

May 16, 2024
The provincial government will be moving forward with fully integrating before- and after-school care into B.C. schools, staffed by K-12 school support workers. This initiative will use existing school space…
The provincial government will be moving forward with fully integrating before- and after-school care into B.C. schools, staffed by K-12 school support workers. This initiative will use existing school space...

CUPE BC Statement on the Passing of UFCW 1518 President Kim Novak

CUPE BC Statement on the Passing of UFCW 1518 President Kim Novak

May 6, 2024
BURNABY— Kim Novak was more than a union leader. She was a dynamic, dedicated, and passionate advocate for some of the most overlooked workers in our province. A friend to…
BURNABY— Kim Novak was more than a union leader. She was a dynamic, dedicated, and passionate advocate for some of the most overlooked workers in our province. A friend to...