General Meeting – New Date – January 31, 2013

The General meeting was booked for Thursday 24th.  The agenda includes the constitutional changes that will make elections more democratic.  We need 90 days grace … Read more…

January Bargaining Update

Progress continues to be made at the Bargaining table. As you know we were able to agree with the Employer to implement Family Day before … Read more…

Self-Help subject guide

Check out the new— VPL Self-Help subject guide With information on: creative ability; anger; stress management & mindfulness; divorce & separation; sex instruction; commitment (psychology); … Read more…

Vancouver City Inside Workers Settle

Our sister Local CUPE15, the inside workers at the City of Vancouver, recently settled. They negotiated a 4-year deal with the following wage hikes: 2012 … Read more…

Notice of Motions: General Meeting Tuesday November 20, 6 p.m. Morris J. Wosk Board Room

At the July General Meeting, the Executive gave notice of motion for changes to elections and the inclusion of Sechelt Public Library to the constitition.  … Read more…

Off The Shelf: Submissions Needed For Issue #9

Off the Shelf No. 9, needs your words, poetry, art photos, comics, reviews, rants, library & labour stories, committee news, upcoming events….make ‘em short and … Read more…

Site News: September / October 2012

Erik has completed the migration of the site to a new host. In the process our content management system, ExpressionEngine, has been updated to version … Read more…

Dealing with Grief

What Is Grief? Grief is a natural response to death or loss. Each year, between 5% and 9% of the population sustain the loss of … Read more…

THE SOAP DISPENSARY

NOVEMBER 2012 is THE SOAP DISPENSARY month http://thesoapdispensary.com/ During the month of November 2012 present your VPL badge and receive a 10% discount on your … Read more…

OCTOBER 2012 is YSpa month

All products/services of the month are vetted by a member of the Wellness Committee.  Experiences/results may differ. Do you have a product or service that … Read more…