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Workers at Science World decide to unionize, join CUPE

Workers at Science World decide to unionize, join CUPE

March 16, 2023
VANCOUVER— Workers at Vancouver’s iconic Science World have decided to join B.C.’s largest union, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). The 150 workers will be part of CUPE Local…
VANCOUVER— Workers at Vancouver’s iconic Science World have decided to join B.C.’s largest union, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). The 150 workers will be part of CUPE Local...

Pacific Blue Cross, CUPE Local 1816 ratify new five-year collective agreement

Pacific Blue Cross, CUPE Local 1816 ratify new five-year collective agreement

March 10, 2023
BURNABY — Pacific Blue Cross and CUPE Local 1816 are pleased to announce the ratification of a new, five-year collective agreement. The parties have been engaged in productive negotiations since…
BURNABY — Pacific Blue Cross and CUPE Local 1816 are pleased to announce the ratification of a new, five-year collective agreement. The parties have been engaged in productive negotiations since...
February 28, 2023
BURNABY – B.C Minister of Finance Katrine Conroy’s first provincial budget makes strategic investments to support communities, and will help the province’s most vulnerable build better lives for themselves and…
BURNABY – B.C Minister of Finance Katrine Conroy’s first provincial budget makes strategic investments to support communities, and will help the province’s most vulnerable build better lives for themselves and...

CUPE 1816 and Pacific Blue Cross reach tentative agreement

CUPE 1816 and Pacific Blue Cross reach tentative agreement

February 28, 2023
BURNABY— After several months of collective bargaining focused on meaningfully addressing the issues of cost of living challenges, the modern work environment, and diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace,…
BURNABY— After several months of collective bargaining focused on meaningfully addressing the issues of cost of living challenges, the modern work environment, and diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace,...

CUPE 873 ambulance paramedics, dispatchers ratify new collective agreement

CUPE 873 ambulance paramedics, dispatchers ratify new collective agreement

February 15, 2023
RICHMOND—The Ambulance Paramedics and Emergency Dispatchers of BC, represented by CUPE 873, have ratified a new three-year collective agreement with the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) that addresses foundational…
RICHMOND—The Ambulance Paramedics and Emergency Dispatchers of BC, represented by CUPE 873, have ratified a new three-year collective agreement with the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) that addresses foundational...

Eby government setting the right priorities for working British Columbians, says CUPE BC

Eby government setting the right priorities for working British Columbians, says CUPE BC

February 6, 2023
VICTORIA – With its emphasis on affordable housing, access to public health care and childcare services, and the creation of good-paying jobs in in a cleaner economy, today’s Throne Speech…
VICTORIA – With its emphasis on affordable housing, access to public health care and childcare services, and the creation of good-paying jobs in in a cleaner economy, today’s Throne Speech...

Public Employee – Winter 2022-23

Public Employee – Winter 2022-23

December 9, 2022
Read our latest issue here! https://issuu.com/cupebc/docs/public_employee_-_winter_2022-23
Read our latest issue here!

Ken Sim’s budget-slashing plan is reckless and assured to fail: CUPE BC

Ken Sim’s budget-slashing plan is reckless and assured to fail: CUPE BC

October 12, 2022
British Columbia’s largest union is raising alarm over plans by City of Vancouver mayoral hopeful Ken Sim to slash $300 million from the City’s budget. The Union calls the move…
British Columbia’s largest union is raising alarm over plans by City of Vancouver mayoral hopeful Ken Sim to slash $300 million from the City’s budget. The Union calls the move...

CUPE 1767, BC Assessment reach tentative agreement

CUPE 1767, BC Assessment reach tentative agreement

October 4, 2022
CUPE 1767 and BC Assessment have reached a tentative agreement for a new three-year contract, which will run retroactively from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024. The tentative agreement…
CUPE 1767 and BC Assessment have reached a tentative agreement for a new three-year contract, which will run retroactively from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024. The tentative agreement...