Emancipation Day – August 1

Emancipation Day – August 1

Emancipation Day commemorates a pivotal moment in history. To explore the full background and significance of this day, we invite you to take a look at the article provided by CUPE National. Learn more here: Emancipation Day.
Support to Unionize Research Assistants

Support to Unionize Research Assistants

Dear Members: The University of British Columbia is the largest university in BC and one of the largest in Canada. Yet it is one of the last universities in the country without a union for graduate research assistants. The lack of a union has prevented UBC student...
Solidarity with CUPE 1490 Members

Solidarity with CUPE 1490 Members

Greetings Members, Our fellow CUPE 1490 members in Black River-Matheson, Ontario, urgently need our support. They’ve faced disgraceful treatment from the local mayor and council throughout their winter strike. Please take a moment to send a letter to the mayor...
Upcoming Local 561 Solidarity with CUPE National Officers

Upcoming Local 561 Solidarity with CUPE National Officers

Greetings Members:You are invited to two events happening next Wednesday, July 5th. They will have Mark Hancock and Candace Rennick in attendance from CUPE National, as well as Karen and Trevor from CUPE BC.  In the morning, they will have a burmashave action at...
Vancouver Art Gallery Tentative Agreement

Vancouver Art Gallery Tentative Agreement

Greetings Vancouver Art Gallery Members: Thank you to the members who attended our ratification presentation and vote yesterday. The members voted overwhelmingly in favour of accepting the tentative agreement as recommended by the bargaining committee. If you have any...