The Focus Should be on Bargaining

On the afternoon before we return to the bargaining table, the Vancouver Public Library made an unfortunate decision to post a “bargaining fact sheet” on … Read more…

Man Walk, Finances and other things worth knowing

Tuesday’s Man Walk for pay equity What a thrilling idea: females who dress like males and–wackier still–ask for the same pay the guys get! This … Read more…

Clothing swap tomorrow! and reminder re: potluck

Late breaking news: We’ll be holding a Solidarity Clothing Swap tomorrow (Friday) at Central from 10-4. Can’t afford new clothes? Tired of your wardrobe? Need … Read more…

Joe Fortes and Kerrisdale Pickets

There will be no pickets today at Joe Fortes or Kerrisdale. Please check the blog later for more information regarding these sites. Champlain, however, could … Read more…

Update from Bargaining Cttee, Friday’s potluck and more

Update from the Bargaining Committee If you haven’t seen it already, please scroll down to this afternoon’s update from the Bargaining Committee. And in other … Read more…

Meeting Scheduled with Employer for Friday

Thank you again for your incredible show of unity yesterday. Your strength is truly inspiring and we know that you took this vote very seriously. … Read more…

78.1% Vote to Reject Mediator’s Recommendations

Today more than 540 CUPE 391 members cast their vote with 78.1% voting in favour of rejecting mediator Brian Foley’s recommendations. On Sunday, the Bargaining … Read more…

Note to committee chairs

From Lynne Macdonald: I’ve been asked to contact the chairs of all the various CUPE 391 strike committees and request a short summary report on … Read more…

Cookin’ and videos

The Picket Line Cookbook information sheet and recipe-submission form can now be found online,  under the Bargaining Resources section (and what better bargaining resource – … Read more…

Bike Brigade This Week

From Beth Davies: Here’s what’s happening, bike-brigade-wise, this week. Monday: no bike picket Tuesday: meet at Britannia as usual at 9am. Leave 10am for Hastings, … Read more…