CUPE 391 Vancouver Public Library Workers Return to Work
The brave and beautiful Vancouver Public Library workers return to public service at all VPL locations Wednesday, October 24th. We have been in the branches … Read more…
Courage, my friends; ’tis not too late to build a better world
I’ve decided to use words from Tommy Douglas to both open and close this blog entry… I’ve spent most of this rainy Sunday thinking about … Read more…
It’s Official. The Library Board Ratifies Agreement
Early this morning the Vancouver Public Library Board met and ratified the Memorandum of Agreement between CUPE Local 391, the Vancouver Public Library Workers and … Read more…
Just the beginning…
The votes are in. 71.4 % of the membership have said yes to the memorandum of agreement and a return to work. The Vancouver Public … Read more…
Day 4 of Convention
Randy: Convention started to settle into a steadier rhythm at this point. The literacy award was given out this morning. And elections continued with the … Read more…
MEETING AND VOTE TOMORROW
There will be a meeting and vote on the proposed Memorandum of Agreement tomorrow at the Maritime Labour Centre, 1880 Triumph Street (the same place … Read more…
Media blackout
There will no doubt be lots of media attention on our vote tomorrow. Please remember, the blackout is still in effect until further notice.
Updates re: tomorrow’s events at Central
The Greek food theme for tomorrow’s lunch is being postponed. If you have already made something, please bring it anyhow! However there will absolutely still … Read more…
No pickets at Champlain today
Please note that due to the bad weather we will not be picketing at Champlain today!
Day 3 of Convention, also known as the day we were showered with money
Randy: We knew something big was coming on Wednesday. As early as Monday, after a sister from another local approached the mike asking where donations … Read more…