COMMENTARY: Mayor Ken Sim's actions in the
#DTES
are cruel and dehumanizing, and do not reflect the values of CUPE BC or CUPE 1004.
#canlab
#bcpoli
#vancouver
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
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
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.
NEWS: More than 3,200 Graduate Research Assistants at
#UBC
will join CUPE in the largest successful union organizing campaign in recent B.C. history
#bcpoli
#canlab
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
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.
"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."
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.
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
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.
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
#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.
We are proud to welcome our newest members - workers at Science World in
#Vancouver
See our full news release below to learn about why they've decide to join
#CUPE
#bcpoli
#bcunion
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
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.
Sending
#Solidarity
to our friends at
@bcgeu
on their first full day of job action ✊✊. See attached link for information about picketing locations.
#canlab
CUPE BC donates $10,000 to
@UniteHere40
members at Sheraton Hotel in
#Richmond
who have been on strike for 6 months. GVP
@DalBenning
presents the cheque and calls on employer to get back to the table.
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
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.
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
CUPE BC stands with Ontario education workers; condemns the Ontario Conservative's attempts to deny workers their fundamental rights under our Constitution.
#39kIsNotEnough
#canlab
#bcpoli
#cdnpoli
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
“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.
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.
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