Update: #respectVIRLlibrarians Progress made in negotiations last night but still no agreement & no further meetings set. So job action escalates today at six @VI_Library branches. We welcome a fair offer anytime! ✊🙏 Bigfoot Donuts + CVLLC in Courtenay! https://t.co/4JgiOYR2qK
“If we want our health care system to survive and thrive ... we must act boldly to retain today’s skilled and experienced health care workforce, and to attract the next generation of health care workers.” -- HEU's Meena Brisard #bcpoli#bchealth https://t.co/yuO4WPwOik
CUPE commends the agreement between the federal Liberals and NDP to focus on supporting everyday people in the aftermath of the pandemic. “The pandemic has hurt everyday, working people the hardest, and they can’t wait any longer for the federal government to act." #canpoli
On #IDERD2022, let’s recommit to recognizing and lifting up the work of ending racism at every level: individual relationships, the workplace, systemic structures of oppression, all the way to international and global issues. #bclab#canlab Our statement: https://t.co/EArefWJEoc
We are proud to launch a new collective bargaining guide that helps local unions, bargaining committees, members, CUPE staff, and other activists support #Indigenous members and #reconciliation efforts. Get yours today!
#canlab
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We hear the same sentiment from our students here... and not only our students, but our employees. Something has definitely gotta give!!
#budget2022#affordablehousingBC
Prof. @TomDavidoff asked his UBC students if they're worried about affording a place to live. The overwhelming answer was yes.
Something's got to give.
#Budget2022 must have urgent new investments to make housing more affordable.
https://t.co/QtZ1mNP8RS #canlab#cdnpoli
We have resources to help you make sense of the current war in Ukraine. The Crisis in Ukraine guide lists a variety of library resources providing context to the war, world news sources, and information on how to identify false information.
https://t.co/Cx58Qno5gg
Our @BCGEU friends at @VI_Library need us! Join in today from 10am-8pm @ 10091 Resthaven (Sidney) to show some solidarity during their job action! We
#respectVIRLlibrarians and demand these workers get a fair deal! ✊
💙💙💛Sending our thoughts and strength to Ukraine. @CUPE2081 has donated $500 to Doctors Without Borders and $500 to The Canadian Ukraine Foundation/Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal on behalf of our community.
Canada's unions welcome @NDP's proposal for a 15% profiteering tax on big oil corps & reinvesting that money to help Cdns with the rising cost of living.
This builds on the govt's pandemic profit tax hike on the biggest banks.
https://t.co/XsWQhc1GhO
#cdnpoli#canlab
Happy #IWD2022! Our union and community is full of incredible, intelligent, hard-working women. We want to express our gratitude and admiration for all the women who have carried us through the challenges of the past days, months, and years. 💜✊
Women do most of the care work in our society. Many CUPE women are working on the front lines. On March 8, International Women’s Day, tell your MP we need major public investments in our care systems before another crisis hits. #canlab#cdnpoli#IWD2022
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We have library techs and assistants in our CUPE local, and know how valuable they are. We wish these BCGEU workers all the best in receiving a fair, respectful offer! In solidarity ✊
As the end of their 72-hour strike notice approaches, BCGEU members working at Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) are calling on the @VI_Library board to prevent branch closures and to provide a fair and respectful offer. Full media release here: https://t.co/lXBOayFWM6
A!10%! Pay! Raise!
We could be less appalled with this if you raise worker's wages 10%, raise all disability benefits by (minimum) 10%, and raise minimum wage 10% too while you're at it.
💙💛CUPE 2081 stands with Ukraine and the working people of Russia who must endure the ongoing threat to peace.
So often the working class pay the price for political unrest, power, and greed. #StandWithUkraine
CUPE solidarity extends beyond borders. 💙💛 We are committed to supporting the workers and people of #Ukraine, and the anti-war activists in Russia, until a peaceful solution is realized.
https://t.co/hTB7uNGI6x
#NoWarInUkraine#NoWarWithRussia#SolidarityWithUkraine