A grand send-off, Acknowledgements Committee, a benefit, Straight article, and other notes

Retirement on the picket lines Our Friday barbeques-slash-special events at Central have all been good, but today’s was really special. Ron Dutton, a longtime CUPE … Read more…

Raffle winners

Thanks to everyone who bought raffle tickets. We raised $392 for the hardship fund with this raffle. The winning tickets for those items not picked … Read more…

More determined every day.

Sometimes it’s hard to get up in the morning and face the day.  You know that what you have been doing for the past six … Read more…

Hardship Committee Update

The Hardship Committee regretfully announces that we will not be able to authorize any further grants to the membership. A review of our finances has … Read more…

Job Action Update #18

The Wednesday rally will be an important media event. All members are asked to attend. If you can, meet at Science World by 10:15 AM. … Read more…

Tomorrow’s rally, support from far and wide, a mysterious invoice, and reports from Bargaining Ctt

More details on getting to the rally tomorrow: Buses will be coming to almost all the picket locations tomorrow morning to take folks to the … Read more…

Hotsheet #8

Most of the news outlets continue to focus on the negotiations between the City and the inside workers (CUPE 15). For ongoing coverage, see: “Inside … Read more…

Wednesday’s rally, BBQs, bikes, continuing pizzazz, and volunteers needed

Rally: Mark your calendar for the rally on Wednesday morning, starting at Science World. Buses will be picking up workers from Central, JF, Britannia, Kits, … Read more…

Vancouver Employee Savings Plan (VESP)

Re: Special Withdrawals – Vancouver Employees’ Savings Plan Please be advised that the Nominees of the Vancouver Employees’ Savings Plan (VESP) have agreed to the … Read more…

Hardship committee update

The hardship committee thanks members for their ongoing support. Our members and the public have generously given food vouchers and monetary donations to the hardship … Read more…