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Better BC Schools campaign launch

Better BC Schools campaign launch

June 11, 2025
Schools should be a safe, inclusive places. But underfunding for B.C. schools means there are not enough school support workers. And that’s making school harder. For everyone. Our students deserve…
Schools should be a safe, inclusive places. But underfunding for B.C. schools means there are not enough school support workers. And that’s making school harder. For everyone. Our students deserve...

Fewer education assistants means less support for Delta students

Fewer education assistants means less support for Delta students

June 10, 2025
DELTA — A shortage of education assistants in Delta Schools will mean less support for the district’s most vulnerable students next school year. This is the warning from CUPE 1091,…
DELTA — A shortage of education assistants in Delta Schools will mean less support for the district’s most vulnerable students next school year. This is the warning from CUPE 1091,...

Bulletin – K-12 provincial bargaining continues

Bulletin – K-12 provincial bargaining continues

May 28, 2025
Your K-12 provincial bargaining committee met again this week with their counterparts from the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA) for the second bargaining session. Over the two-day meeting, the…
Your K-12 provincial bargaining committee met again this week with their counterparts from the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA) for the second bargaining session. Over the two-day meeting, the...

Ranalletta re-elected President of CUPE BC, province’s largest union

Ranalletta re-elected President of CUPE BC, province’s largest union

May 3, 2025
VANCOUVER — Karen Ranalletta has been re-elected to lead B.C.’s largest union – CUPE BC. This will be her third term as president of the B.C. division of the Canadian…
VANCOUVER — Karen Ranalletta has been re-elected to lead B.C.’s largest union – CUPE BC. This will be her third term as president of the B.C. division of the Canadian...

Course set for year ahead; CUPE BC wraps up 2025 convention

Course set for year ahead; CUPE BC wraps up 2025 convention

May 3, 2025
VANCOUVER— After 4-days of discussion, debate and comradery, CUPE BC wrapped up its 2025 convention. A key theme of the convention, held in Vancouver, was dealing with growing economic and…
VANCOUVER— After 4-days of discussion, debate and comradery, CUPE BC wrapped up its 2025 convention. A key theme of the convention, held in Vancouver, was dealing with growing economic and...

Employers need to get the message – concessions ‘just won’t happen’

Employers need to get the message – concessions ‘just won’t happen’

May 2, 2025
VANCOUVER— CUPE continued its strong stance against concessions over the past year. And B.C.’s regional director told CUPE BC 2025 convention delegates – and employers across the province – that…
VANCOUVER— CUPE continued its strong stance against concessions over the past year. And B.C.’s regional director told CUPE BC 2025 convention delegates – and employers across the province – that...

Strong public services delivered by union members foundation of strong economy – BC NDP Premier David Eby

Strong public services delivered by union members foundation of strong economy – BC NDP Premier David Eby

May 2, 2025
VANCOUVER— Premier David Eby addressed hundreds of delegates at the 2025 CUPE BC Convention connecting with members for the first time since re-election in October.  Premier Eby remarked on this…
VANCOUVER— Premier David Eby addressed hundreds of delegates at the 2025 CUPE BC Convention connecting with members for the first time since re-election in October.  Premier Eby remarked on this...

CUPE BC Executive Board Report highlights a year of community and political action

CUPE BC Executive Board Report highlights a year of community and political action

May 1, 2025
VANCOUVER— The CUPE BC Executive reported to convention delegates the central work across the province supporting members and their communities. CUPE BC remains focused on improvements beyond the bargaining table…
VANCOUVER— The CUPE BC Executive reported to convention delegates the central work across the province supporting members and their communities. CUPE BC remains focused on improvements beyond the bargaining table...

Let’s think and act boldly: Rennick

Let’s think and act boldly: Rennick

May 1, 2025
VANCOUVER— While a far-right federal government was avoided, CUPE National Secretary Treasurer Candace Rennick said Canada’s largest union must be ready to keep taking on anti-worker policies. “We can’t leave…
VANCOUVER— While a far-right federal government was avoided, CUPE National Secretary Treasurer Candace Rennick said Canada’s largest union must be ready to keep taking on anti-worker policies. “We can’t leave...