CUPE represents more than 2,000 workers employed in B.C.’s Transit and Railway sectors. These members work in operations, maintenance, supervision and administration for a variety of employers throughout the province. They help hundreds of thousands of British Columbians get to their daily destinations and play an important role in the B.C. economy through the movement of goods and by supporting industrial workers at work camps.
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Roadside rally draws strong public support for CUPE 561 transit workers
Roadside rally draws strong public support for CUPE 561 transit workers
June 1, 2023
MISSION—The intersection of Highways 7 and 11 was the scene of a raucous roadside rally this morning, as several dozen CUPE 561 transit workers and their supporters gathered with placards…
MISSION—The intersection of Highways 7 and 11 was the scene of a raucous roadside rally this morning, as several dozen CUPE 561 transit workers and their supporters gathered with placards...
CUPE locals to hold community event in celebration of striking Fraser Valley transit workers
CUPE locals to hold community event in celebration of striking Fraser Valley transit workers
April 21, 2023
ABBOTSFORD—A free community barbeque featuring a bouncy castle, an entertainer, and activities for kids and families will be part of a community celebration being held on Saturday (April 22) to…
ABBOTSFORD—A free community barbeque featuring a bouncy castle, an entertainer, and activities for kids and families will be part of a community celebration being held on Saturday (April 22) to...
CUPE 561 Chilliwack Rally
CUPE 561 Chilliwack Rally
April 17, 2023
This video is only one of the videos captured during the CUPE 561 Chilliwack Rally. For more videos from the rally, please check out our Vimeo Showcase.
This video is only one of the videos captured during the CUPE 561 Chilliwack Rally. For more videos from the rally, please check out our Vimeo Showcase.
Rally for striking CUPE 561 members turns up the heat on BC Transit
Rally for striking CUPE 561 members turns up the heat on BC Transit
April 12, 2023
CHILLIWACK – A boisterous noon-hour rally in support of striking CUPE 561 members had a strong message for the Crown corporation that contracts out transit services in the Fraser Valley:…
CHILLIWACK – A boisterous noon-hour rally in support of striking CUPE 561 members had a strong message for the Crown corporation that contracts out transit services in the Fraser Valley:...
Union leaders to address public rally in support of striking CUPE 561 members
Union leaders to address public rally in support of striking CUPE 561 members
April 11, 2023
CHILLIWACK– BC Federation of Labour Secretary-Treasurer Hermender Singh Kailley, CUPE BC President Karen Ranalletta, and CUPE 7000 (SkyTrain workers) President Tony Rebelo will be among the speakers at a public…
CHILLIWACK– BC Federation of Labour Secretary-Treasurer Hermender Singh Kailley, CUPE BC President Karen Ranalletta, and CUPE 7000 (SkyTrain workers) President Tony Rebelo will be among the speakers at a public...
CUPE 561 members share public concerns about daily impacts of Fraser Valley transit strike
CUPE 561 members share public concerns about daily impacts of Fraser Valley transit strike
April 3, 2023
Union urges affected residents to contact BC Transit, demand action from First Transit COQUITLAM—CUPE 561, the union representing striking Fraser Valley transit workers employed by the foreign-owned corporation First Transit,…
Union urges affected residents to contact BC Transit, demand action from First Transit COQUITLAM—CUPE 561, the union representing striking Fraser Valley transit workers employed by the foreign-owned corporation First Transit,...
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