Retirement Planning

CUPE BC is offering two retirement planning workshops in the fall. If you are interested in attending one of these workshops, please e-mail me and … Read more…

Freedom Of Information on Sick Days

The Union and the Library Board were told that the average sick leave of VPL employees … Please check CUPE 391 email for the reset … Read more…

General Meeting July 22, 2009; CRRA and more to follow

I apologise for not using the blog recently.  We have been quoted out of context on a local blog which is noted for its inaccuracies.  … Read more…

MSP – Double payments

Since tax time is just around the corner, I thought this would be a good time to talk about “Taxable Benefits” and benefit coverage. All … Read more…

CUPE 391 Election Results

Thank you, CUPE 391! Our annual general meeting had much to celebrate last night.  There are some sad moments, too, as the Executive says good-bye … Read more…

United Steelworkers (USW) Cleaners )1-3567 on Strike Against Kompass @BCIT

The United Steel Workers union (1-3567) which cleans BCIT, is on strike.  Their employer is Compass, the international company who are also the cleaning contractor … Read more…

UBC Symposium of Digitization: West Beyond the West – Final Report

Please click on the link below for the final report of the Canada-wide symposium on digitization that was held at UBC.  It is unfortunate that … Read more…

Grand March for Housing Saturday April 4th, 2009

CUPE 391 – Please support the Grand March for Housing April 4 with your active participation at Downloads and contact information at http://www.citywidehousingcoalition.org/ Join us … Read more…

Guest Speaker – City Manager Dr Penny Ballem March 17, 2009

Dr Ballem, City Manager of the City of Vancouver, was invited to attend the 391 general meeting as an opportunity for members to meet her … Read more…

Remove the Public Sector Equitable Compensation Act from the budget bill

Remove the Public Sector Equitable Compensation Act from the budget bill – Please send a letter to the Senate and get 10 of your friends … Read more…