LOCAL 846
UPDATE August 20, 2018
NATIONAL PRESIDENT, BROTHER MIKE PALECEK WILL BE AT THE STRIKE VOTE MEETINGS ON AUGUST 23 & 25.
Strike Vote times
As you may already be aware CUPW filed for conciliation on June 29, 2018. The conciliation process starts the countdown to a potential lockout/strike should the parties not come to an agreement. Continue reading “Vancouver Local Strike Votes”
Picket Captains are volunteers, the front line organizers of the Union when on strike. They are the focus of Solidarity for the members on the picket line and may be called upon to make decisions that affect all members in the case of an emergency. Picket Captains are tasked with keeping attendance on the line so that our members can receive their strike pay and seeing that strike duties are shared fairly. They ensure the safety of our members. They are responsible for helping to ensure our members understand the role of a picketer. Continue reading “PICKET CAPTAINS WANTED!”
Monday Sept 3rd, 2018
The Pacific National Exhibition (PNE)
2901 E Hastings
Vancouver, BC
10:00am to close Continue reading “Labour Day at the PNE”
Stand in Solidarity with Your LGBTTQ+ Sisters, Brothers and Comrades. Continue reading “CUPW AT PRIDE – Updated with meet-up information”
The Pacific Region National Women’s Committee members have put together a Regional Women’s Conference to be held in Mission at The Zajac Ranch (www.zajacranch.com) from September 14th – 16. The weekend will be filled with fun workshops, activities and entertainment. Continue reading “Pacific Region Women’s Conference – September 14th – 16th, 2018”
On Friday, June 29, 2018, the Union sent two requests for conciliation to the Minister of Labour, Patricia Hajdu. The National Executive Board made this decision given the absence of meaningful progress at the bargaining table. Continue reading “The Union Applies for Conciliation – Friday June 29 2018”
Join us for Car Free day on Commercial Drive!
July 8th 2018 from 12:00pm-7:00pm. Continue reading “CAR FREE DAY VANCOUVER ON COMMERCIAL DRIVE”