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Metro Vancouver District Council
The council serves CUPE locals in the geographical region within (but not exclusive to) the lower mainland of British Columbia.
Meeting Notice: Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 7pm @ Firefighters Hall - 6515 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby, BC
Regular Membership meetings are held eight times a year on the second Thursday of the month - except in June, July, August , and December.
Seasons Greetings - See you in 2012!
Tentative provincial agreement endorsed by K-12 Presidents’ Council
CUPE has reached a tentative Provincial Framework Agreement with the BC Public Schools Employers’ Association (BCPSEA). The Framework Agreement was unanimously endorsed by the CUPE BC K-12 Provincial Bargaining Committee after two more full days at the bargaining table on December 13 and 14. The agreement was presented to the CUPE BC K-12 Presidents’ Council on December 15 and it was overwhelmingly endorsed by council members. The Presidents’ Council is made up of presidents from 55 CUPE K-12 locals and is the body that set the priorities for the bargaining committee. The Framework Agreement was endorsed by 90 per cent of the local presidents representing 90 per cent of members. more...
2011 - 2012 Metro Executive - Elected at AGM - May 12th
CUPE launches national public services survey
In communities and workplaces across Canada our valued public services are at risk of being handed over to private interests. Whether it’s health care, water and sewage or child care, many services are threatened by contracting-out and privatization.
Contracting work back in-house is an important strategy in fighting privatization and today CUPE has launched an online survey to find out more about what CUPE locals are doing to contract-in important services.
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Harper government CPP delay opposed by Canadians—poll
Flaherty backs away from real pension reform
Western Canadians support increase in Canada Pension Plan benefits
The Future of Pensions: Poll Highlights
Canadians support increase in Canada Pension Plan benefits
Retirement: CUPE's campaign to strengthen public pension plans
Increased CPP benefits backed by 75% of British Columbians
CUPE to step up efforts to win pension reform, says Moist
Federation of Canadian Municipalities passes resolution calling for expanded CPP!
PEI Members demand pension reform
It’s time to fix Canada’s pension crisis
Moist addresses federal task force on financial literacy
Bargaining - K-12
CUPE School staff give notice to bargain
Provincial underfunding to blame for VSB budget woes
K-12 presidents’ council maps bargaining strategy
Community Social Services
Communities Social Services Bargaining - Check out the website!
Deadline extended for setting CSS Essential Services levels
Strike votes begin for CUPE’s community social services
CSSBA walks away from table: “We won’t bargain concessions”
BCGEU forces vote to reconstruct negotiating committee
Community Social Services workers to Krueger: Give us a fair deal!
Fairness, respect ‘long overdue’ for community social services workers
After one year, no deal in sight
CSS employers delay over essential services discussions
Keeping up the pressure on the BC government
Community Social Services workers issue open letter to employers
Employers drop the ball in negotiations
Future of Community Social Services negotiations on the line
Bargaining update - talks break off for the summer
Bargaining update for CUPE members of CSSEA employers
Bargaining update for CUPE Community Social Service members
CSS bargaining committee meets with employers’ group, tables proposals
Community Health
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Help spread the word about the amazing services CUPE community health members provide. Check out the website.
HSPBA ratifies collective agreement
CUPE members unite in rejecting Health Science Professionals agreement
Second CUPE local rejects Health Science Professionals agreement
CUPE 4816 unanimously votes NO
Vote set for HSPBA
Tentative agreement reached for health science professionals, CUPE recommends rejection
HEABC tables concession package for health science professionals
Community Health Sector launches campaign
The evidence from the U.K. is clear: privatization is more costly
HSPBA tables proposals aimed at protecting quality public health care
Protecting quality public health care top bargaining priority
Ambulance Paramedics
Ambulance paramedics launch new campaign
Burnaby united against ambulance cuts
Fewer ambulances, paramedics
Layoffs, privatization for ambulance service
Minister rejects offer from paramedics
Industrial inquiry skims ambulance issues
CUPE BC OH&S Survey
Sustainable Communities Initiative Updates
Report will be presented at the regular Metro Council meeting.
CUPE Metro Education courses
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Spring 2012 Education Calendar
Fall 2011 Education Calendar
Metro Registration Form
Metro Registrar: Frank Lee - e-mail
CUPE Metro Vancouver District Council now has a facebook group - you are all invited to join and share your comments, photos, videos, and posts with others.
