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@CUPEBC

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CUPE BC represents more than 100,000 workers delivering important public services in almost every community in BC. Proud, Strong, United, since 1963.

Vancouver. BC
Joined June 2010
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
5 years
While we agree with the critique of Scheer and the Conservatives, the lack of endorsement here for @theJagmeetSingh --the only real voice for working people--is pathetic. #elxn43 #canlab
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
5 years
NEWS: CUPE Local 441 and School District 63 reach tentative agreement #bced #bcpoli
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
3 years
News release: Vaccine mandate for provincial public service makes sense—CUPE BC
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
5 years
What they're *really* saying here is that their workers are on strike. Please respect picket lines and hold off on visiting the VAG until workers get a fair deal. #cupe
@VanArtGallery
Vancouver Art Gallery
5 years
The Gallery is open today from 10 AM to 9 PM. Some of our services and programs will be operating on a limited basis. We apologise for any inconvenience.
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
8 years
BC NDP Leader John Horgan @jjhorgan says NDP govt would reappoint fired VSB trustees if in govt next May. #bced
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
10 years
Near impossible to find an angle to show size of crowd in support of @bctf #cupe #bced #bcpoli http://t.co/KRXBrHWnke
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
6 years
Union members don’t cross picket lines.
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
3 years
Great day to be in @LangleyTownship at @LangleySchools with CUPE BC a president @kranalletta and @SaraManchester1 (CUPE 403) to unveil rainbow crosswalk,with funding from CUPE BC.
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
3 years
Congratulations to BC's own @MarkHancockCUPE on his re-election as National President, and to @CandaceRennick on her election as National Secretary-Treasurer. #cupe2021 #scfp2021
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
3 years
Thanks to all candidates who put their names forward for election, and congrats to new CUPE BC President Karen Ranalletta ( @kranalletta ) and re-elected Secretary-Treasurer Trevor Davies. #cupebc21
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
2 years
Thank you for your life of service @jjhorgan , and for leading BC through very challenging times. Your work to build a better BC for everyone has been felt and appreciated by working people across our province.
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
7 years
Progressive slate elected to @pacbluecross board of directors. Huge thanks from us and @cupe1816 to @bctf @HospEmpUnion @MoveUPTogether @bcfed & many other allies. #solidarity
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
4 years
It's not every day that the Globe endorses the @bcndp , but it shows how @jjhorgan brings people together to make life better for all. #BCElection2020
@MurrayRankinNDP
Murray Rankin
4 years
"BC came into 2020 in good shape. Its economy was forecast to lead the country in growth, the budget was in surplus, and the debt was small...Incumbency can sometimes be a disadvantage, but not this time around for the NDP...They have governed well."
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
2 years
Proud to be working in solidarity with @HospEmpUnion @hsabc @bctf and @bcgeu towards a fair contract for public sector workers who deliver the services that keep communities strong, support families, and help build a better BC into the future.
@hsabc
HSABC
2 years
We're also proud to work together with @bcgeu @bctf @CUPEBC @HospEmpUnion to achieve fair contracts for public sector workers who have served BCers through COVID & the opioid and climate catastrophes. HSA members can find bargaining updates at
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
2 years
School support workers call for daytime cleaning to keep schools open #bced
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
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@BNederpel
Barb Nederpel
2 years
Loving the solidarity between unions especially through this time when we’ve never asked so much of workers on the front line. We are stronger together ✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼 #bcunion @HospEmpUnion @hsabc @bcgeu @CUPEBC @bctf
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
3 years
Aaaand we're off on 3 days of virtual convention--debates, keynotes, reports and elections! #cupebc21
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
1 year
CUPE 561 members standing standing strong at the #chilliwack picket line. #bcpoli #transit #bctrasit #solidarity
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
3 years
Thanks to Elder Sam George (on behalf of CUPE BC's Indigenous Workers Committee) and CUPE Local 15 Secretary-Treasurer Debbie Mohabir for laying a wreath at the Cenotpaph in Victory Square this morning.
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
5 years
CUPE BC statement: “CUPE BC is committed to reconciliation with Indigenous people, and the government’s historic move to implement the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous People is a hugely important step in the right direction.”-- @paulfaoro #bcpoli #UNDRIP
@BCGovNews
BC Government News
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#UNDRIP legislation: Recognize Indigenous rights in all areas of life. Create more opportunities for Indigenous peoples to be full partners in the economy. Move away from conflict & court battles. Develop a clear, predictable path for everyone to work together as partners.
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
5 years
Ha ha, we're sad to see Glen go, but we obviously meant YEARS of service. #ofcoursetheresatypoinatweetaboutateacher ;)😳
@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
5 years
Thanks @glenhansman for your tears of service and dedication to public education and for your friendship with @CUPEBC . And congrats to incoming president @TeriMooring ! #bced
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
4 years
We've heard it all before, but it bears repeating: the @bcliberals don't like workers who belong to unions. That's why they made it harder to organize when they were in power. #bcelection2020
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
4 years
We launched an ad campaign today to thank our members--and everyone else--for stepping up to join the fight against #COVID19
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
3 years
PRESS RELEASE: Clean and healthy schools priority for CUPE education workers this fall
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
7 years
Let's win a universal public child care system in his memory.
@bcgeu
BCGEU
7 years
BCGEU joins @CUPEBC in mourning Michael Lanier: a strong voice for childcare & comm. social services. He will be greatly missed. #canlab
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
4 years
Well said, @BowinnMa !
@BowinnMa
Bowinn Ma
4 years
We need to be a province that enables young women to take on leadership roles without fear of sexism. British Columbians deserve better from their political leaders.
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
4 years
CUPE K-12 members, please see this joint letter from Minister of Education @Rob_Fleming and CUPE BC President @paulfaoro
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
2 years
Thanks to the incredible @theJagmeetSingh for addressing #cupebc2022 about the important work of the @NDP in delivering a major expansion of healthcare and introduction of dental care. #canlab #bclab
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CUPE BC
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
2 years
Ken Sim and his party are not the centrists they claim. They are a right-wing party that has stated their intention to cut $300m from Vancouver's budget, slashing the services and programs families and communities depend on. #vanpoli #bclocalgov #elections
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
5 years
Joining @paulfaoro & @TDaviesCUPEBC on @CUPElocal15 picket line at @VanArtGallery . You’ve got the full support of 97,000 CUPE members across B.C.!
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
4 years
Joining other labour leaders in Maple Ridge tonight, @paulfaoro & @kranalletta get ready to walk some polls and safely distribute a message about voting early to help re-elect @bcndp MLAs @lisabeare and @BobDEithMRM . #BCElection2020 #bcpoli
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
4 years
Special congrats to CUPE members who were elected— @RachnaSinghNDP @lisabeare @dacoulter —and thanks as well to @clongleybcndp , @BrynSmithNDP & @sylvialindgren for stepping up and running great campaigns.
@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
4 years
Congratulations from all 100,000 CUPE members in BC to @jjhorgan and the @BCNDP team! Let’s get to work!
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
6 years
Welcome, WestJet!
@MarkHancockCUPE
Mark Hancock
6 years
On behalf of our 665,000 members, it’s an honour to welcome WestJet flight attendants into our CUPE family. CUPE is Canada’s flight attendant union, and we’re ready to support WestJetters as they push for a strong contract to make their work lives better.
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
1 year
Congrats to our incoming @CanadianLabour Equity VP for #Indigenous Workers Debra Merrier!!
@cupenat
CUPE National
1 year
Congratulations to Debra Merrier, member of CUPE 728 in BC, on her election as @CanadianLabour Equity Vice-President for Indigenous Workers. Debra has been an incredible voice for #Indigenous workers & will be a powerful advocate for change & progress. #CLC2023 #LiftingEveryoneUp
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
7 years
He just doesn't get it. @Fassbender_BC 's @bcliberals -branded truck outside non-partisan constituency office. #banbigmoney #bcpoli
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
5 years
Congrats to CUPE BC president @paulfaoro on his re-election as a @cupenat General Vice President at #cupe2019
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
5 years
CUPE BC is with @theJagmeetSingh too!
@UniteHere40
Unite Here Local 40
5 years
UNITE HERE Local 40 Hilton Metrotown workers support @thejagmeetsingh in the #BurnabySouth by-election! Jagmeet is fighting to support working people. Where to #vote on Monday: @ndp @canadianlabour @bcfed #burnabyvotes #bcpoli #cdnpoli #bclab #canlab
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
6 years
Congratulations to @Laird4bcfed , Laird Cronk and Sussanne Skidmore ( @SussanneRS ) just elected by acclamation as President and Secretary Treasurer of the @bcfed at #BCFED18
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
6 years
Congrats to Glen Hansman @glenhansman on his re-election as president of the @bctf #partnersineducation #bced
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
6 years
Happy Victoria Pride!
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
4 years
We’re proud sponsors of the BC Summer Reading Club—thanks to the provincial government for supporting this great initiative. We’re all looking forward to libraries re-opening ASAP to get more kids reading!
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
2 years
Great news for working people across the province as BC joins Quebec, NB, PEI and federally regulated workplaces with single-step certification. This better protects workers’ constitutional right to join a union, free from interference. #canlab #bcpoli #bclab
@bcfed
BC Federation of Labour
2 years
BREAKING: BC Labour Minister @HarryBainsSN has just introduced Bill 10, which will ensure single-step certification when at least 55% of the employees in a workplace sign union cards. #bclab #bcpoli
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
5 years
The CUPE contingent out supporting @s_malcolmson in #Nanaimo today.
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
5 years
Congrats to @paulfaoro for his re-election as VP of the @bcndp at #bcndp19
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
5 years
Congratulations to Laurel Collins @laurel_bc on her nomination to be the @NDP candidate in #Victoria !
@Laurel_BC
Laurel Collins
5 years
Thank you to the @VictoriaNDP members for placing your trust in me to be your voice in Ottawa & to carry your banner this election. To take principled courageous stands on the issues that matter most & to truly put people first in Ottawa! #GreenNewDeal #affordablehousing #cdnpoli
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
2 years
Amazing solidarity. Thank you @bctf
@bctf
BC Teachers’ Federation
2 years
CUPE members in Ontario, your fight is our fight! Unions across Canada supported us in our battle to protect Charter rights and now we are here for you. Our Rep Assembly just voted to send you $1million so you don’t have to back down. @CUPEOntario @osbcucscso #onted #cdnpoli
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
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Message from @paulfaoro & all 92,000 CUPE members in BC—Union members don’t cross picket lines. #onedaylonger @bcgeu
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
6 years
Great to be with @paulfaoro & @TDaviesCUPEBC today as @sarahblyth showed them around @vancouverops . Amazing life-saving work that @CUPEBC is proud to help support.
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
2 years
We are standing together with our K-12 education partners to ensure every school is a place where all students are welcomed. No student should be excluded or bullied because of their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. #bced #bclab
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
5 years
Happy #IWD2019 from all 97,000 of us at #CUPEBC #EqualityBreakfast
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
5 years
Great to be with @theJagmeetSingh and plenty of supporters as by-elxn campaign in Burnaby South (finally!) gets underway.
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
5 years
Presidents at Pride. #VictoriaPride
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
2 years
Statement from CUPE BC: It has come to our attention that CUPE National's logo is being used to promote a "protest" event without our authorization.
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
7 years
Labour Relations Board sanctions Pacific Blue Cross #bcpoli
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
2 years
Excellent piece in the Globe highlighting the fact that mostly low wages in the childcare sector are a big contributor to the lack of spaces. That's why it's more important than ever that we build publicly funded and publicly delivered childcare. #bced
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
2 years
Thanks to all the BCSTA trustees who attended our event tonight! So great to see everyone in-person and excited to work with the incoming leadership! Thanks to the members the CUPEBC family who attended as well! @BCSTA_News #bced
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
5 years
Congratulations to all the members of @CUPElocal15 at the @VanArtGallery for their strong stand! #solidarity @VAGonStrike
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
5 years
CUPE BC presidenf @paulfaoro & GVP Karen Ranalletta present recommendations to prov govt pre-budget consultation committee. Focus on library funding—urging restoration of funding and first increase since @bcliberals govt slashed funding in 2010. #cupe #bcpoli
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
7 years
Support #CUPE workers on the picket line! Send @pacbluecross a message . End the lockout and restore services
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
3 years
CUPE BC Statement from President @kranalletta on Kamloops Residential School discovery.
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
7 years
Congratulations to Premier-designate John Horgan @jjhorgan from @paulfaoro #bcpoli
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
3 years
Congratulations to Shelley Saje Ricci (Local 728) on her election as Diversity Vice President, Indigenous, and to Deea Bailey (Local 1936), the new Alternate DVP, Indigenous Members. Thanks to outgoing DVP Debra Merrier & Alt DVP Danica Hansen-Hughes #cupebc21
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
7 years
Congratulations--and thanks!--to @jjhorgan & @AJWVictoriaBC for coming together to make BC a better place for everyone. #bcpoli #cupe
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
6 years
CUPE BC joins with all British Columbians in mourning the passing of Dave Barrett and celebrating his amazing legacy. #RIPDaveBarrett
@bcndp
BC NDP
6 years
Today we’re mourning the loss of British Columbia’s first BC NDP Premier, Dave Barrett. He was a dedicated and devoted leader, spending much of his life making this province a better and fairer place to live. He will be greatly missed.
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
3 years
On Day 99 (!) of being locked out by the Hilton, @UniteHere40 members hear from @cupenat president @MarkHancockCUPE & CUPE BC pres @kranalletta . Hancock presented a donation from CUPE National to support the locked-out workers. #onedaylonger
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
7 years
CUPE announces slate of progressive candidates for Pacific Blue Cross board
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
1 year
Great support for CUPE 561 members on strike for fairness. Thanks to our @MarkHancockCUPE for bringing support from the entire CUPE SCFP family, and to @SussanneRS for offering the support of the entire labour movement in our province. #canlab #bclab #bcpoli
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
2 years
Big thanks to all the CUPE activists calling members across the BC today about local government and school board elections. In every region of our province, CUPE members are voting to build strong communities and support public education. #bclocalgov #elections #bcpoli
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
5 years
Amazingly (given the cold!) high spirits from #CUPE members on the picket line supporting UNBC Faculty Association. #solidarity @paulfaoro talks with Local 3799 prez Caroline Sewell.
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
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CUPE BC joins with @cupenat in observing the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. #equality
@cupenat
CUPE National
5 years
March 21 is the United Nations’ International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. On this day, CUPE joins with other unions and organizations to continue the fight against all forms of racial intolerance.
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
3 years
CUPE BC president @kranalletta delivers a strong message to Hilton Metrotown management—treat @UniteHere40 workers fairly and end the lockout! #onedaylonger
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
2 years
News release: CUPE BC welcomes one-week delay to in-classroom education in BC, urges additional safety measures-- @kranalletta
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
5 years
Always great to have the people’s Premier @jjhorgan join us at CUPE BC’s reception for local government leaders at #UBCM2019
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
2 years
News: Union raises alarm on eliminating daytime custodian services in Victoria schools #bcpoli #bced
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
4 years
Whether you're working from home, staying home to help flatten the curve, or delivering vital public services on the frontlines--THANK YOU from CUPE BC. #COVID ー19
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
4 years
Under the BC government's COVID-19 Restart Plan, libraries could have opened mid-May. But so far many are planning to remain closed until September or longer. Tell our local decision-makers that reopening our libraries is overdue! #bcpoli
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
5 years
With ⁦ @paulfaoro ⁩ and hundreds at Jack Poole Plaza to observe #NationalDayOfMourning for workers killed or injured on the job. ⁦ @bcfed #cupe
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
6 years
CUPE members in BC: With just 3 days to go in the Pro-Rep referendum, let’s get this done!— @PaulFaoro #ProRep #pr4bc
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
6 years
Now *that’s* a union bug. #cupe
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
2 years
“When I hear what other CUPE members are facing in other provinces, I understand why BC is the envy of other Divisions.” - @kranalletta on working with an @bcndp government compared to regressive conservative provincial govts.
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CUPE BC
5 years
News release: CUPE Local 441 members ratify agreement, ending strike #bced #bcpoli
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
2 years
Ground-breaking agreement reached for CUPE 1004 peer workers @cupe1004
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
4 years
Congratulations to Laird Cronk on his re-election as @bcfed president by acclamation. Looking forward to continued strong work together on behalf of all working people.
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
3 years
Great to be with @paulfaoro in @LangleyTownship to celebrate funding for rainbow crosswalk between @LangleySchools & @LangleyRCMP (CUPE BC contributed $6000 to complete funding.)
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@CUPEBC
CUPE BC
3 years
Clarification: *ALL* K-12 #bced workers (not "just" teachers)
@JanetBrown980
Janet Brown
3 years
BREAKING: BC vaccination timeline being moved up everyone who wants a vaccine should have one by the end of June. As well 300-thousand front line workers can be vaccinated in coming weeks with AstraZeneca this includes first responders and teachers @TeriMooring @anitahuberman
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