LA2s embedded with Shelvers

An LA2 will now be embedded with a shelving crew equipped with a cell phone. The cell phone is not to be used for assisting … Read more…

Word Vancouver

Word On The Street is now Word Vancouver. The Vancouver Book and Magazine Society has rebranded Western Canada’s main literary festival to Word Vancouver. The … Read more…

CUPE 391 National Resolutions

After receiving general direction from the Executive on proposed themes for CUPE National Resolutions to bring to convention, I created the following which were accepted … Read more…

Pride Parade: Sunday August 4th

This year’s Pride Parade is coming up soon – Sunday Aug 4th. The CUPE float will be at Thurlow between Haro and Robson. Arrive at … Read more…

Float House in Gastown

Floating is a practice where you enter into a tank (also called an isolation tank or sensory deprivation tank) which is a well-engineered enclosed tub … Read more…

National Aboriginal Day June 21st

Local Aboriginal Day Events CUPE News Also in this section: June 20, 2013 National Aboriginal Day – Oppenheimer Park CUPE BC and the CUPE BC … Read more…

Saying Goodbye to Craig Nelson

Craig had many friends at Vancouver Public Library and in his Union, CUPE Local 391.  He had so many gifts that he offered freely in … Read more…

Upcoming Actions

There are two events coming up: HEU rallies support for members in contracted health services They have been without a contract for six months. And … Read more…

Site News: March / April 2013

Set up the AGM page. Added to the News section: Day of Mourning Event: April 26th 10 signs that you deserve more from your elected … Read more…

Annual General Meeting May 5, 2013 – Election Results

What a difference electronic voting makes to that attendance at the AGM.  We did achieve quorum and then some, so were able to pass Treasurers … Read more…