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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...

Backing down is not in our playbook: Hancock

Backing down is not in our playbook: Hancock

May 1, 2025
VANCOUVER— In an ever-changing and increasingly chaotic world, Canada’s largest union is ready to fight for workers, public services, and better communities for everyone across the country. That was the…
VANCOUVER— In an ever-changing and increasingly chaotic world, Canada’s largest union is ready to fight for workers, public services, and better communities for everyone across the country. That was the...

B.C.’s largest union ‘Ready for the Fight’: CUPE BC opens annual convention in Vancouver

B.C.’s largest union ‘Ready for the Fight’: CUPE BC opens annual convention in Vancouver

April 30, 2025
VANCOUVER — B.C.’s largest union is setting its agenda to tackle economic and political uncertainty head on to defend workers and public services. CUPE BC, the provincial division of the…
VANCOUVER — B.C.’s largest union is setting its agenda to tackle economic and political uncertainty head on to defend workers and public services. CUPE BC, the provincial division of the...

Convention Kicks off Next Week!

Convention Kicks off Next Week!

April 25, 2025
BURNABY – CUPE BC Officers and General Vice-Presidents welcomed more than 100 new and returning delegates to the 2025 Convention Orientation on Wednesday evening. Held online one week before the…
BURNABY – CUPE BC Officers and General Vice-Presidents welcomed more than 100 new and returning delegates to the 2025 Convention Orientation on Wednesday evening. Held online one week before the...