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CUPE BC donates $50,000 to support BC wildfire relief

CUPE BC donates $50,000 to support BC wildfire relief

August 28, 2023
BURNABY— This fire season has devasted families and communities across our province, and we are proud to offer support to those affected by wildfires across the province. CUPE BC has…
BURNABY— This fire season has devasted families and communities across our province, and we are proud to offer support to those affected by wildfires across the province. CUPE BC has...

CUPE 7000 launches awareness campaign about the work of SkyTrain Attendants 

CUPE 7000 launches awareness campaign about the work of SkyTrain Attendants 

August 28, 2023
Multiple roles, skill set required go far beyond customer service duties, says union  BURNABY— Despite having the highest visibility among employees of BC Rapid Transit Company (BCRTC), SkyTrain Attendants and…
Multiple roles, skill set required go far beyond customer service duties, says union  BURNABY— Despite having the highest visibility among employees of BC Rapid Transit Company (BCRTC), SkyTrain Attendants and...

CUPE 2403’s new deal addresses cost of living, shows value of unionization for library workers

CUPE 2403’s new deal addresses cost of living, shows value of unionization for library workers

August 9, 2023
DAWSON CREEK – CUPE 2403 members at the Dawson Creek Municipal Public Library have ratified a new, four-year collective agreement. The new contract, which is retroactive to January 2023, is…
DAWSON CREEK – CUPE 2403 members at the Dawson Creek Municipal Public Library have ratified a new, four-year collective agreement. The new contract, which is retroactive to January 2023, is...

CUPE 3338 reaches tentative agreement with SFU

CUPE 3338 reaches tentative agreement with SFU

July 28, 2023
BURNABY— CUPE 3338, representing campus support workers at Simon Fraser University, has reached a tentative agreement with SFU.  The agreement covers over 800 members of CUPE 3338’s Unit 1, the…
BURNABY— CUPE 3338, representing campus support workers at Simon Fraser University, has reached a tentative agreement with SFU.  The agreement covers over 800 members of CUPE 3338’s Unit 1, the...

Graduate Academic Assistants latest UBC workers to join CUPE

Graduate Academic Assistants latest UBC workers to join CUPE

July 25, 2023
VANCOUVER – More than 800 Graduate Academic Assistants (GAAs) who work at the University of British Columbia (UBC) will join BC’s largest union, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE)….
VANCOUVER – More than 800 Graduate Academic Assistants (GAAs) who work at the University of British Columbia (UBC) will join BC’s largest union, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE)....

CUPE 7000 lauds stability in the system as SkyTrain workers ratify new five-year deal

CUPE 7000 lauds stability in the system as SkyTrain workers ratify new five-year deal

July 24, 2023
BURNABY—CUPE 7000 members at SkyTrain have ratified the tentative agreement with BC Rapid Transit Company reached on June 29. The five-year contract, which runs from September 1, 2023 until August…
BURNABY—CUPE 7000 members at SkyTrain have ratified the tentative agreement with BC Rapid Transit Company reached on June 29. The five-year contract, which runs from September 1, 2023 until August...

CUPE 561 members ratify contract with First Transit, ending Fraser Valley transit strike

CUPE 561 members ratify contract with First Transit, ending Fraser Valley transit strike

July 21, 2023
ABBOTSFORD—In votes held after membership meetings today, CUPE 561 transit workers have ratified a mediated settlement with First Transit, ending a strike that began 124 days ago. Picket lines are…
ABBOTSFORD—In votes held after membership meetings today, CUPE 561 transit workers have ratified a mediated settlement with First Transit, ending a strike that began 124 days ago. Picket lines are...

First Transit accepts Ready report recommendations; Fraser Valley transit strike end in sight

First Transit accepts Ready report recommendations; Fraser Valley transit strike end in sight

July 19, 2023
ABBOTSFORD—CUPE 561 is pleased by today’s announcement that First Transit will accept the recommendations of Special Mediator Vince Ready to settle the Fraser Valley transit strike, now in its 122nd…
ABBOTSFORD—CUPE 561 is pleased by today’s announcement that First Transit will accept the recommendations of Special Mediator Vince Ready to settle the Fraser Valley transit strike, now in its 122nd...

CUPE 561 thanks community for support as Fraser Valley transit strike passes Day 118

CUPE 561 thanks community for support as Fraser Valley transit strike passes Day 118

July 17, 2023
CHILLIWACK— Community support from the beginning of their labour dispute has made a huge difference for Fraser Valley transit workers in their resolve to reach a fair contract. That message…
CHILLIWACK— Community support from the beginning of their labour dispute has made a huge difference for Fraser Valley transit workers in their resolve to reach a fair contract. That message...