New survey on women’s access to appropriate PPE
Personal protective equipment is designed for men. This means it can be hard for women to get PPE that fits appropriately. As part of CUPE’s ongoing work on this issue, the Health and…
Employment Standards Branch Updates – Paid Illness Leave
With the changes to the Employment Standards Act on January 1, 2022 we have seen an increase in questions from our Members about what exactly this means for them. Please…
What is Black Excellence Day?
From the Black Excellence Day website: After supporting “Black Shirt Day,” which received overwhelming support around the world on January 15, 2021, the members of Ninandotoo Society created the Black Excellence…
A special May Day edition of Public Employee – featuring members’ voices and images.
Last call for people to enter their submissions for the special CUPE BC May Day edition of Public Employee! We know we have many talented members out there, and would…
Highlights of the December 2021 National Executive Board meeting
Highlights of the December 2021 National Executive Board meeting Highlights of the December 2021 National Executive Board meeting Highlights of the December 2021 National Executive Board meeting Highlights of the…
CUPEBC News Release: School support workers call for daytime cleaning
Burnaby – With students returning to B.C. classrooms, the union representing over 30,000 school support workers is calling for additional measures to reduce absences due to COVID-19 and other illnesses,…