B.C.'s Largest Union 'Ready for the Fight': CUPE BC Opens Annual Convention in Vancouver

B.C.'s Largest Union 'Ready for the Fight': CUPE BC Opens Annual Convention in Vancouver

VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- B.C.’s largest union is setting its agenda to tackle economic and political uncertainty head on to defend workers and public services. CUPE BC, the provincial division of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, kicked off its annual convention this evening in Vancouver.

CUPE BC Executive Board Report highlights a year of community and political action

VANCOUVER— The CUPE BC Executive reported to convention delegates the central work across the province supporting members and their communities. CUPE BC remains focused on improvements beyond the bargaining table for CUPE members and all British Columbians. Increasing accessible affordable public childcare continues to be a priority to significantly reduce costs for young families. The campaign’s successes include pilots of in-house before and a…