CUPE Local 439 » labour

The Olympics are no excuse for an attack on workers’ rights

editor — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:45:20 +0000

CUPE is fighting the BC Liberal government’s use of legislative force against the province’s 3,500 CUPE 873 striking ambulance paramedics. The government shutdown a legal seven-month strike even though paramedics were working under Essential Services orders and were in the midst of voting on the government’s latest offer. The legislation was demanded by the Olympic Organizing Committee which is now considering using scabs to run ambulance services during the Vancouver 2010 Games. This is a fundamental assault on Canadian workers’ rights to free collective bargaining.

Write today and put the B.C. government on notice: The message you sent will go a long way to let them know that workers’ rights cannot and will not be trampled for the Olympics or any other excuse.

http://cupe.ca/action/bc-paramedics

From Derek Blackadder – CUPE Canada

Vacant Positions

Author — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:13:27 +0000

At the November 21 general meeting elections will be held for the following positions:

Chief Shop Steward
EA Shop Steward
Maintenance Shop Steward

Nominations for these positions can be sent to Janice Wright.

This is an excellent opportunity for you to get involved in your Union!

CRCDLC Labour Day Picnic

editor — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:59:40 +0000

Campbell River, Courtenay & District Labour Council are hosting a Family BBQ at the Halbe Hall in Black Creek on the 7th of September from 11am until 4pm. There will be entertainment, Family BBQ and more! Bring the family and come out to join with our CRCDLC Brothers and Sisters to celebrate Labour Day!