Save the date! The annual CUPE 2081 Summer Social and general meeting is on June 22, 5:00pm in Campus Centre room 121. Bring a co-worker, get the latest news on what the local is doing, then celebrate Summer with friends and fun! We’ll have a photo booth, food by Culinary Arts, and a cash bar.
Mark your calendar, spread the word, and plan a safe ride. We’ll send more details as soon as possible!
The Shelbourne Community Kitchen was formed to provide support for those in our community who lack adequate access to healthy food.
Their mission is to assist people living on a low income in increasing their food security through learning and working together in a supportive community.
Project Snapshot:
Healthy Starts is a community-based, intergenerational food literacy program. Families of all kinds work together from garden to kitchen to table.
Families come to the Shelbourne Community Kitchen once a week for three hours and three consecutive weeks in a row. The kitchen is seeking funding to provide families with food and garden supplies as well as guidance and childcare.
Each session families will learn several recipes and take home food for the rest of the week. Older children will be included in the food preparation and gardening learning as well.
In the Shelbourne community too many families face food security issues, moreover access to local healthy food and gardening opportunities should be accessible for all families.
Program Goals:
To create an inclusive and accessible program environment where family members can increase their level of food security by:
Healthy Starts is looking to source the following donations, which would be very beneficial to their program:
Crafts tote:
Stamps and Ink, Finger paints, non-toxic, ,Poster paints (non-toxic), Brushes, sponges, Construction paper, Wrapping paper, Safety Scissors, Glue sticks, Origami paper, Flipchart paper, Crayons, Markers, Colouring books, Bead set, yarn, string.
Sports tote:
Jump ropes, Velcro balls, ping pong, All purpose balls, Sidewalk chalk, Bubbles, Badminton set.
Learning/Play tote:
● Science books, Dinosaur books, Little Kid Books, Blocks and Letters, Flash cards, Lego, Dress up costumes, Imagination Toys, Board Games, monopoly etc, Cards, Chess
Please contact:
Greetings,
Please see the documents for Thursday’s lunchtime General Membership Meeting, via video-conference at both campuses (CC 121-Interurban & WT 203-Lansdowne).
2017.05.18 Agenda – May General Meeting Agenda
2017 04 13 Minutes – April General Meeting Minutes
CUPE BC Annual Convention Report (Grant)
CUPE BC Annual Convention Report (Prihar)
2017.05 Executive Report – Education Coordinator
Please bring your lunch and join us as you can – Thank you!
(reposted from CUPE BC, Apr 29, 2017) VICTORIA—Delegates to CUPE BC’s 54th annual convention today elected a new Executive Board to lead the union for the next two years.
CUPE BC President Paul Faoro and Secretary-Treasurer Trevor Davies were acclaimed to continue in their roles, and Cindy McQueen, Tanya Paterson, Karen Ranalletta and Michelle Waite were elected to serve as General Vice Presidents.
Delegates also elected four Diversity Vice Presidents (DVPs), two of which are new positions on the Executive Board:
DVP, Indigenous Workers: Debra Merrier (Alternate DVP Danica Hansen-Hughes.)
DVP, Persons with Disabilities: Frank Lee (Alternate DVP Sunera Samarakoon.)
DVP, Pink Triangle: Kathy McMahon (Alternate DVP Dean Coates.)
DVP, Workers of Colour: Michelle Alexander (Alternate DVP Drew Parris.)
Delegates in regional caucuses elected Regional Vice Presidents and Alternates to serve on the Executive Board. (A full list of the new Executive Board is attached.)
“I want to thank delegates for their confidence and support,” said Faoro. “And I thank all the candidates who stood for election, and I extend my congratulations to all the successful candidates and look forward to working with them over the next two years to ensure our union continues to grow and build on our achievements.”
“To delegates and members all across the province: thank you for your support,” said Davies. “Our finances are strong, and growing stronger, and I look forward to working with the new Executive Board members to serve our members even better.”
CUPE BC’s 2017 Convention opened on Wednesday, and wraps up this afternoon in Victoria.
CUPE BC Executive Board 2017-2019
PRESIDENT
PAUL FAORO
SECRETARY-TREASURER
TREVOR DAVIES
GENERAL VICE PRESIDENTS
CINDY MCQUEEN
TANYA PATERSON
KAREN RANALLETTA
MICHELLE WAITE
REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENTS
RVP, FRASER VALLEY ROD ISAAC
ALTERNATE RVP BRYAN BICKLEY
RVP, KOOTENAYS KEN VAUGHAN-EVANS
ALTERNATE RVP ANITA EARLY
RVP, METRO
SARAH BJORKNAS
SHERYL BURNS
PAUL SIMPSON
ALTERNATE RVP ANDREW LEDGER
RVP, NORTH KAREN WONG
ALTERNATE RVP KELLY BOUDREAU
RVP, OKANAGAN MAINLINE NICOLE EDMONDSON
ALTERNATE RVP JEANNE MARR
RVP, VANCOUVER ISLAND AMBER LEONARD
KIRK MERCER
ALTERNATE RVP DAN MACBETH
DIVERSITY VICE PRESIDENTS
DVP. INDIGENOUS WORKERS DEBRA MERRIER
ALTERNATE DVP DANICA HANSEN-HUGHES
DVP, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES FRANK LEE
ALTERNATE DVP SUNERA SAMARAKOON
DVP, PINK TRIANGLE KATHY MCMAHON
ALTERNATE DVP DEAN COATES
DVP, WORKERS OF COLOUR MICHELLE ALEXANDER
ALTERNATE DVP DREW PARRIS
TRUSTEE (3 YEAR) PATTI PRICE
COPE 491 Written by Clay Suddaby
(@CupeBCNews)
(reposted from CUPE BC) BURNABY – More than 600 CUPE members from all over BC, delegates to CUPE BC’s 53rd annual convention, will gather on the front steps of the legislature on Thursday to mark the annual Day of Mourning for workers killed or injured on the job.
“Every year on April 28 we pause to recognize workers who have been killed or injured on the job,” says CUPE BC President Paul Faoro. “The recent death of CUPE 1004 member Jody Taylor, an arborist for the City of Vancouver who died while at work earlier this month, serves as an unfortunate reminder that there are still too many workplace fatalities.
“Everyone expects to return home at the end of their work day, but sadly sometimes that doesn’t happen. The Day of Mourning is such an important day to not only mourn for those who we have lost, but also to renew our commitment to fighting for the health and safety of current and future workers.”
CUPE BC, CUPE Local 50 and the Victoria Labour Council are co-hosting the event, which will start at 11 am and will feature speakers including Paul Faoro (President, CUPE BC), Aaron Ekman (Secretary Treasurer, BC Federation of Labour), Bronwyn Barter (President, CUPE 873) and Leonard Rousseau (Business Representative, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 230), as well ceremonial guard of honour provided by Victoria Firefighters.
“This event recognizes all those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice at work,” says Victoria Labour Council president Mike Eso. “Last year 182 workers died in BC, which is far too many. We must continue to fight for improved health and safety standards for today’s workers.”
The Day of Mourning, which was created by CUPE members, was first observed in 1984 and is now recognized by workers across Canada and in more than 100 countries worldwide.
“We have recognized this day every year since it began in 1984,” said CUPE 50 president John Burrows. “We are proud of our Occupational Health and Safety committees and their continued commitment to the prevention of workplace accidents and injuries.”
WHAT: CUPE BC delegates to join Day of Mourning observance at BC Legislature
WHEN: 11 a.m., BC Legislature front steps
WHO: More than 600 CUPE BC delegates
Mike Eso, President, Victoria Labour Council
Paul Faoro, President, CUPE BC
Bronwyn Barter, President, CUPE 873 (Ambulance Paramedics of BC)
Aaron Ekman, Secretary-Treasurer, BC Federation of Labour
Leonard Rousseau, Business Representative, International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers Local 230
COPE 491
On Sunday, Vancouver’s iconic Commodore ballroom overflowed with voters working for a Better BC. This Friday, let’s pack Victoria’s own Alix Goolden Hall and build on that energy!
Seating is very limited, so RSVP now to save your spot:
Rally the Vote Victoria!
Date: Friday, April 28 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Place: Alix Goolden Hall – 907 Pandora Avenue
RSVP: https://www.bcndp.ca/rally-the-vote
See you there!
In solidarity,
Michael Eso
President, Victoria Labour Council
Greetings,
The next General Meeting is Thursday, April 13, 12:00noon – 1:00pm, both campuses (CC 354/ F 210).
2017.04.13 Agenda – April General Meeting Agenda
2017 01 27 Minutes – January General Meeting Minutes
2017 02 24 Minutes- February General Meeting
DRAFT 2017.04 Executive Report – Chief Shop Steward-Office Coordinator
Decisions are made by those who show up – Bring a coworker!
Hot off the press, the Spring 2017 Pressure Point is heading to a mailbox near you – if you are on the hardcopy distribution list. Click below to download yours!
Greetings,
Our Annual General Meeting will be held this Thursday, March 30, 2017, starting at 5:00pm, in the Young Building Auditorium at the Lansdowne campus.
Attached are the Agenda, the Minutes from last year’s AGM, and several Executive Annual Reports. The documentation will also be posted to our website as soon as possible.
2017.03.30 Agenda – March ANNUAL General Meeting Agenda
2016.03.15 Minutes – March Annual General Meeting
2017.03 ANNUAL REPORT – Vice President (Grant)
2017.03 ANNUAL REPORT – Chief Shop Steward (Svendsen)
2017.03 ANNUAL REPORT – Recording Secretary (Turcotte)
2017.03 ANNUAL REPORT – Member-at-Large (Khodashenas)
2017.03 ANNUAL REPORT – Board of Governors Representative (Cumberland)
2017.03 ANNUAL REPORT – Job Evaluation Coordinator (Barclay)
2017.03 ANNUAL REPORT – Communications Officer (Thompson)
We are pleased to announce three Guests:
– our very own TONY NELSON will be our Electoral Officer
– BRYCE CASAVANT, NDP Candidate for Oak Bay-Gordon Head
– LOREE WILCOX, CUPE National Representative
Refreshments will be provided. – See you there!
