New Horgan government good news for all British Columbians—CUPE BC
First, on behalf of all 85,000 CUPE members across British Columbia, I extend my congratulations to our province’s 36th Premier, John Horgan and the entire BC NDP team. I know that Premier Horgan and...
View ArticleCongratulations from CUPE BC to Premier John Horgan and his new government
CUPE BC President Paul Faoro issued the following statement today:
View ArticleLabour Day 2017 finally an opportunity for working people to celebrate
Every year at this time, labour leaders are asked for their thoughts on the importance of Labour Day, and each year we talk about the history of the labour movement, the gains we have made for working...
View ArticleCUPE BC will always stand up against hate
There’s no middle ground in combatting bigotryAs Pride events got underway in August and we were celebrating with our LGBTQ friends and allies, CUPE BC released a video featuring Vancouver human rights...
View ArticleWorking with our friends
Although the last provincial election seems like years ago now, the reality is that the new BC NDP government led by Premier John Horgan has been in office for just six months as you read this edition...
View ArticleReconciliation: Vital for B.C. and our union’s future
Reconciliation with Canada’s Indigenous people ought to be one of the highest priorities for governments and organizations across the country. Here in B.C., that high priority need has been recognized...
View ArticleLabour Day an opportunity to reflect, celebrate and prepare for action—CUPE BC
As we near another Labour Day, leaders of major unions in B.C. are often asked for their thoughts. It seems to me that the collective voices of hundreds of thousands of working people might warrant at...
View ArticleA model for fairness
Why I’m voting ‘Yes’ for proportional representationSometimes it seems like there’s an election on the horizon every time I sit down to write my column for Public Employee, and this issue is no...
View ArticleWhat a year it was—and what a year lies ahead!
For CUPE BC, 2018 was an amazing year. The first full year of a BC NDP government that’s working to fix the damage done over 16 years of right-wing BC Liberals in power in Victoria; a historic...
View ArticleWhat’s in a number?
CUPE BC’s membership nears six figuresTo all members who attended convention in Victoria in early May, thank you for your support in electing me for another term as your president. It’s an honour to...
View ArticleLabour Day—to know where we need to go, we must remember how we got here
While we all look forward to the Labour Day weekend, and think of it as the “final weekend of summer,” I think it’s important to take some time to remember the origins of this holiday that celebrates...
View ArticleWhy we’re with Jagmeet
The federal election on October 21 offers working people an opportunity to cast their ballot for an unambiguously pro-worker and pro-union leader and political party: Jagmeet Singh and Canada’s NDP....
View ArticleThe work begins now
Why we need a BC NDP majority governmentWelcome to the first edition of Public Employee for the 2020s. It will come as no surprise to regular readers that my first column for the new decade is about...
View ArticleInformation for CUPE members about COVID-19 and their workplaces
CUPE BC is here to support our Locals, and we are working hard with CUPE National's Regional Office to ensure CUPE members are able to access the information they need. As you know, information on this...
View ArticleWe can’t be together this Labour Day—but we’re still in this together
Labour Day has always been one of my favourite days of the year. As the heat of summer begins to fade and the chill of fall approaches, Labour Day offers one more opportunity to get together with...
View ArticleElecting a BC NDP majority government was crucial—let’s remember why
All CUPE members in B.C. should celebrate the election of a BCNDP government on October 24. Not only was Premier John Horgan’s government re-elected, it increased its seat count dramatically—from 41 in...
View ArticleConnecting with our members never stops
As you read this issue of Public Employee, we’re well into the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic. While vaccines allow us to see light at the end of the tunnel, we’re still some distance from...
View ArticleIt’s time to reconnect
In the year and a half since the first COVID-19 lockdown, we’ve learned just how challenging and unpredictable pandemic times can be. For many of us, the ability to make ends meet, stay healthy, and...
View ArticleCUPE BC presents priorities for B.C. Budget 2022
As part of the provincial government’s pre-Budget 2022 consultations, CUPE BC President Karen Ranalletta presented the union’s priorities and recommendations. Read the full document here.
View ArticleFacing B.C.’s challenges together in 2022
Welcome to the Winter 2022 edition of Public Employee. Though you will receive this issue well before January 1, I want to extend my best wishes to all CUPE members in B.C. for a very Happy New Year....
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