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Libraries

Libraries

CUPE represents more than 3,500 library workers delivering a crucial public service in communities across B.C. Library workers, including librarians, clerks, archive technicians, and other program staff, provide neighbourhood hubs residents depend on for access to information, literature, and activities.

Whether its families with young children participating in story times, students researching and studying, people looking for the next novel to share with their book club, or seniors looking for a quiet place to catch up on news and events, library workers give their guidance and expertise while maintaining safe and inclusive public spaces. CUPE library workers support our public libraries as vital democratic institutions that promote arts, culture and literacy for all.

Libraries sector news

City of North Vancouver library workers ratify new contract

City of North Vancouver library workers ratify new contract

November 27, 2023
NORTH VANCOUVER – CUPE 389 members and the North Vancouver City Library have ratified a new three-year agreement that provides improved working conditions for CUPE members and enhanced library services…
NORTH VANCOUVER – CUPE 389 members and the North Vancouver City Library have ratified a new three-year agreement that provides improved working conditions for CUPE members and enhanced library services...

CUPE 387 members ratify new contact, avert possible strike

CUPE 387 members ratify new contact, avert possible strike

November 21, 2023
NEW WESTMINSTER – CUPE 387 members, city and library workers as well as civilian employees at the New Westminster Police Department, have voted 96 percent in favour of ratifying a…
NEW WESTMINSTER – CUPE 387 members, city and library workers as well as civilian employees at the New Westminster Police Department, have voted 96 percent in favour of ratifying a...

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...

Burnaby Public Library Workers Ratify New Contract

Burnaby Public Library Workers Ratify New Contract

February 21, 2023
BURNABY – CUPE 23 members who work for Burnaby Public Library have voted 91 percent in favour of ratifying a new three-year agreement. “I want to thank the bargaining committee…
BURNABY – CUPE 23 members who work for Burnaby Public Library have voted 91 percent in favour of ratifying a new three-year agreement. “I want to thank the bargaining committee...

CUPE 410 and Greater Victoria Public Library reach tentative agreement

CUPE 410 and Greater Victoria Public Library reach tentative agreement

November 21, 2022
VICTORIA – Library workers in British Columbia’s capital region, represented by CUPE Local 410, have reached a tentative agreement with the Greater Victoria Public Library. The new agreement, once ratified,…
VICTORIA – Library workers in British Columbia’s capital region, represented by CUPE Local 410, have reached a tentative agreement with the Greater Victoria Public Library. The new agreement, once ratified,...

Powell River library workers reach tentative agreement

Powell River library workers reach tentative agreement

November 2, 2022
POWELL RIVER – Powell River library workers, represented by CUPE Local 798, have reached a tentative agreement with the Powell River Public Library. “We are confident that this agreement addresses…
POWELL RIVER – Powell River library workers, represented by CUPE Local 798, have reached a tentative agreement with the Powell River Public Library. “We are confident that this agreement addresses...
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Keywords / Employers / Local Number
Libraries sector locals
CUPE LOCAL 8911
Emergency Communications Professionals of BC
CUPE LOCAL 7000
Rapid Transit and Rail Workers
CUPE LOCAL 5523
SD22 - Vernon School District Education Workers
CUPE LOCAL 5278
VIU Students' Union Workers
CUPE LOCAL 5150
SD19 - Revelstoke School District Education Workers
CUPE LOCAL 5101
SD79 - Cowichan Valley School District Education Workers