Never too early for election readiness
Fall federal vote will be critical to our future Welcome to the Convention 2015 edition of Public Employee. If you’re a delegate, I hope you will enjoy the debates, speeches and presentations we’ve got...
View ArticleCFIB’s call for wage cuts means discrimination against women, minorities
Late last month, as the Federation of Canadian Municipalities gathered for its annual meeting, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business released its latest attack on local governments and...
View ArticleThank you, Paul Moist
CUPE BC’s letter to outgoing national presidentBURNABY - Paul Moist, national president of CUPE, announced his retirement yesterday, effective at the November convention in Vancouver. CUPE BC President...
View ArticleVoter turnout will make the difference
October 19—your date with a ballot boxI’m going to start this column with some math. Maybe not my strongest suit—anymore—but these numbers pretty much speak for themselves.14. 6,201. 9.4 million. 1.OK,...
View ArticleFletcher offers a solution in search of a problem
CUPE BC President Mark Hancock recently responded to an opinion piece by Black Press reporter/columnist Tom Fletcher. Our response, which has been published in a number of local BC papers, is below....
View ArticleHow not to invest in public infrastructure
The following column from Mark Hancock ran in the Vancouver Sun on Monday, November 2.When Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces his cabinet this week Canadians will watch to see who will be...
View ArticleOpen letter to CUPE members in B.C.
My friends,This will be my final web column as president of CUPE British Columbia. As you know, on November 4 I was honoured to be elected as your national president. Though I have already taken on my...
View ArticleDefeating the BC Liberals remains our top priority
I want to begin my first column as your new president with sincere thanks to all 85,000 CUPE members in British Columbia. As you know, Mark Hancock is now our national president, elected at national...
View ArticleStatement on International Women’s Day from CUPE BC President Paul Faoro
CUPE BC has always been a strong supporter of women’s rights, and that support is just as strong today as it has ever been. This day of recognition of the struggles faced by women all over the world...
View ArticleClock's ticking on Clark government
Twenty years of BC Liberal rule? Don't let it happen!As the Spring 2016 edition of Public Employee went to press, I looked forward to working with all the delegates who will be in Victoria for our...
View ArticleLabour Day: a time to reflect on progress for workers—and the need for action
Every year, as Labour Day draws near I have mixed feelings, probably like many of you. On the one hand, Labour Day is for many the culmination of summer, with big camping trips or barbecues...
View ArticleCommunities minister raises stakes for May 9
Municipal wage control threat sets off alarm bellsWhen this issue of Public Employee hits doorsteps, we’ll be only five months away from the next provincial election, and the stakes could not be...
View ArticleOn May 9, here’s something to vote for
Rather than just turf Christy Clark, let’s elect a government that works for all of usIf you’ve read any of my columns since I became CUPE BC’s president, you’ll know I believe this province badly...
View ArticleWe voted for change—now what will it look like?
For once the pollsters were right—they all called for a close election finish, and that’s what the voters delivered. The experience of the 2013 provincial election must have made pollsters feel like a...
View ArticleFaoro to Clark—Stop the games and let’s see the new government we voted for
Nearly a month has passed since the May 9 provincial election, and it’s past time for the Premier to stop playing games with the results, says CUPE BC President Paul Faoro.
View ArticleBC Liberal “Throne Speech” a master class in hypocrisy—CUPE BC
BURNABY—Following the delivery of the Throne Speech yesterday by Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon, CUPE BC President Paul Faoro issued the following statement:
View ArticleNew 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...
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