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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 AttendantsÂ
CUPE 7000 launches awareness campaign about the work of SkyTrain AttendantsÂ
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...
