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UBC Research Assistants to join CUPE in the largest successful union organizing campaign in recent B.C. history
UBC Research Assistants to join CUPE in the largest successful union organizing campaign in recent B.C. history
May 15, 2023
VANCOUVER— More than 3,200 Graduate Research Assistants (GRAs) who work at the University of British Columbia (UBC) will join B.C.’ s largest union, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE)….
VANCOUVER— More than 3,200 Graduate Research Assistants (GRAs) who work at the University of British Columbia (UBC) will join B.C.’ s largest union, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE)....
E-Comm, CUPE 8911 reach tentative agreement
E-Comm, CUPE 8911 reach tentative agreement
May 4, 2023
VANCOUVER— E-Comm 9-1-1 (Emergency Communications for British Columbia Inc.) and Emergency Communications Professionals of BC (CUPE Local 8911) reached a tentative agreement late last night for a new three-year collective…
VANCOUVER— E-Comm 9-1-1 (Emergency Communications for British Columbia Inc.) and Emergency Communications Professionals of BC (CUPE Local 8911) reached a tentative agreement late last night for a new three-year collective...
2023 Convention wraps up in Victoria
2023 Convention wraps up in Victoria
April 29, 2023
VICTORIA – CUPE BC convention delegates are heading home with renewed commitments to fight for members and the crucial public services they provide, and to make the province’s workplaces safer….
VICTORIA – CUPE BC convention delegates are heading home with renewed commitments to fight for members and the crucial public services they provide, and to make the province’s workplaces safer....
Let’s build a better B.C. for everyone: Premier David Eby
Let’s build a better B.C. for everyone: Premier David Eby
April 29, 2023
VICTORIA – Delegates gave a warm and loud welcome to Premier David Eby. The Premier began his first address to a CUPE BC convention as premier and leader of the…
VICTORIA – Delegates gave a warm and loud welcome to Premier David Eby. The Premier began his first address to a CUPE BC convention as premier and leader of the...
Workers are demanding better: Bruske
Workers are demanding better: Bruske
April 28, 2023
VICTORIA – Unions will be leaders in tackling the affordability crisis. That was the message from the head of Canada’s house of labour, Canadian Labour Congress President Bea Bruske, in…
VICTORIA – Unions will be leaders in tackling the affordability crisis. That was the message from the head of Canada’s house of labour, Canadian Labour Congress President Bea Bruske, in...
CUPE BC marks Workers’ Day of Mourning in Victoria
CUPE BC marks Workers’ Day of Mourning in Victoria
April 28, 2023
VICTORIA – The CUPE BC Convention today honoured the memory of workers who have been killed or injured or experienced disease and illness as a direct result of their work….
VICTORIA – The CUPE BC Convention today honoured the memory of workers who have been killed or injured or experienced disease and illness as a direct result of their work....
Organizing to Win: learning from labour victories at #CUPEBC2023
Organizing to Win: learning from labour victories at #CUPEBC2023
April 28, 2023
VICTORIA – CUPE BC convention delegates were treated to a thought-provoking discussion at this year’s forum – Organizing to Win! Panelists shared their experiences in mobilizing and organizing, and what…
VICTORIA – CUPE BC convention delegates were treated to a thought-provoking discussion at this year’s forum – Organizing to Win! Panelists shared their experiences in mobilizing and organizing, and what...
Let’s be bold and brave: Rennick
Let’s be bold and brave: Rennick
April 27, 2023
VICTORIA – CUPE and its members are ready to take on right-wing governments, politicians, and corporate interests to make sure workers don’t fall even farther behind, was the message from…
VICTORIA – CUPE and its members are ready to take on right-wing governments, politicians, and corporate interests to make sure workers don’t fall even farther behind, was the message from...
We are building financial strength to match the strength of our members: Davies
We are building financial strength to match the strength of our members: Davies
April 27, 2023
VICTORIA – Despite historic inflation and global pandemic, CUPE BC remains in a strong financial position, CUPE BC Secretary-Treasurer Trevor Davies told delegates in his report to convention Thursday morning….
VICTORIA – Despite historic inflation and global pandemic, CUPE BC remains in a strong financial position, CUPE BC Secretary-Treasurer Trevor Davies told delegates in his report to convention Thursday morning....
