We hope you all we be able to make it.

Please post on the union bulletin boards at your worksite and let others know.

September 14th marks Sex Worker Pride Day. The day was first commemorated in 2019 as an opportunity to celebrate sex workers’ self-determination and achievements.

Street-based sex workers in the WISH community—while they face incredible challenges—are resilient, intelligent, and strong. They survive, create, and care for each other in a society that routinely denies them a voice and discounts their humanity.

Let us celebrate rights, not rescue, and call attention to the laws that continue to create dangerous conditions for sex worker

Below is the link to the zoom membership meeting. (you might have to copy and paste) Looking forward to seeing you at it.

Hi there,

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Sep 21, 2022 06:30 PM Vancouver

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkfuyhrTsrHdwyYhQo7UxwsDdGPnl6fHLh

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.SEpt

CUPE 1936 would like to wish all of our members a Happy Labour Day. It is with great pride that we get to celebrate the hard work we do and celebrate the accomplishments of the labour movement and the benefits of having a union at work.

CUPE BC  hopes members will enjoy the many Labour Day festivities happening this September 5^th throughout the province and nation-wide. If you have photographs from Labour Day celebrations you wish to send to CUPE BC, please e-mail sbeasley@cupe.ca with the subject Labour Day Member Photos.

 CLC | Labour Day Events 2022:            The Canadian Labour Congress has compiled a list of Labour Day union celebrations and marches across the country.. Those wishing to add an event, contact president-assistant@clcctc.ca      

UN | International Day of Charity | Sep 5 :     The United Nations General Assembly declared the International Day of Charity towards the objective of sensitizing and mobilizing people, NGOs, and stakeholders all around the world to help others through volunteer and philanthropic activities, choosing Sep 5^th to honour the date of the passing of Mother Theresa. View the most recent human development reports.

BCFED | Psychologically Healthy and Safe Workplaces | Sep 8 :      A two-part virtual workshop, from the BCFED Health & Safety Centre, in line with the CSA Standard, will provide participants with the tools to create strategies that will support workers with mental health issues, individually and collectively, using a preventative approach.

Date & Time: Sep 8, 2022 | 8:30am (part 1) & 4:30pm (part 2) – Pacific             Fee: $155

Massy Arts | Indigenous Perspectives Series | Sep 13:      Massy Arts is hosting SFU’s Dr. June Scudeler in person for We Are the Best Survivors, a free talk on Indigenous Horror in literature, film and art. Donations are welcome.

Date & Time: Sep 13, 2022 | 6:00pm.      Location: Massy Arts Society at 23 East Pender, Vancouver

Registration: Click here

BCCWITT | Be More Than a Bystander Training:       In collaboration with the Ending Violence Association of BC and the BC Lions, the BC Centre for Women in the Trades has an acclaimed, ongoing bystander education program. Apply here.

Courage to Act | National Skillshare Series | Nov 2022-Sep 2023:      From late fall into of next year, Courage to Act is offering a series of free courses on gender-based violence prevention, harm reduction, and trauma-informed healing strategies.

Should you have any questions regarding this update, please email info@cupe.bc.ca for additional information.

 In solidarity,

CUPE BC Executive Board

CUPE British Columbia

Sisters, brothers and friends,

For over four months, two of our members have been held in the Dominican Republic without charge, in fear for their lives, simply for doing their duty and following the law.

On April 5, flight attendants Christina Carello and Alexander Rozov – members of CUPE Local 4059 – were detained along with the rest of their crew after discovering and reporting suspected contraband on their plane in the Dominican Republic.

They followed their duty to the letter, and aviation experts say the crew’s actions likely averted an air disaster due to the weight and location of the contraband. Instead of receiving thanks for their actions, Christina and Alexander and the rest of their crew have been denied their freedom, and their rights to justice and safety. Dominican prosecutors want them held in prison for up to 12 months as an investigation drags on.

For four long months, CUPE’s Airline Division has been part of an ongoing effort to help bring Christina and Alexander home. Today, we are calling on our broader CUPE membership to join this effort. Together, we must step up the pressure on Dominican authorities and on the Canadian government.

Christina and Alexander are part of our union family, and we must do what we can to bring them home to their lives and their loved ones in Canada.

Each of us can do our part and make a difference. We are urging all members and locals to visit the website to support Christina and Alexander today.

In solidarity,

MARK HANCOCK National President

CANDACE RENNICK National Secretary-Treasurer

BCGEU Job Action | Aug 2022

As of Monday, Aug 15, public sector worker members of the BC General Employees Union began targeted job action in response to the impasse in contract negotiations with the provincial government. Picket lines have gone up at the following BC Liquor Distribution Branch wholesale locations:

Delta Distribution Centre (DDC) – 7003 72nd Street, Delta

Kamloops Distribution Centre (KDC) – 9881 Dallas Drive, Kamloops

Richmond Distribution Centre (RDC) – 3389 No 6 Rd, Richmond

Victoria Wholesale Customer Centre – 2291 Government Street, Victoria

CLC | Labour Day Events 2022

The Canadian Labour Congress has compiled a list of Labour Day union celebrations and marches across the country. Show your support at a local event near you.

Vancouver & District Labour Council Labour Day Picnic
Date & Time: Monday, September 5, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location: John Hendry (Trout Lake) Park, 3300 Victoria Drive, Vancouver

BC Lions | Ticket Giveaway | Aug 26 & Sep 24

A select number of tickets are available on giveaway to two upcoming BC Lions matches at BC Place Stadium:

Please submit expressions of interest to info@cupe.bc.ca no later than 12:00pm Monday, Aug 22.

VALU CO-OP & Lim Association | House of 9 Dragons | Sep 10-11

Years in the making, an oral history exhibit of Vancouver Chinatown heritage building The House of 9 Dragons is happening next month in Vancouver’s Chinatown, a collaboration between artist union VALU CO-OP and the Lim Sai Hor Kow Mock Benevolent Association. Free to all; light snacks provided.

 Date & Time: Sep 10-11, 2022 | 12:00pm – 6:00pm

Location: Lim Association Building 3^rd floor gallery space at 531 Carrall Street, Vancouver

Register here

Please see the most recent bargaining memo from the Provincial Bargaining table by clicking here.