Education

CUPE progressing on K-12 local agreements in British Columbia

Jan 27, 2012 01:40 PM In December, the Canadian Union of Public Employees, representing 26,000 members in B.C.’s public school system, reached a tentative Provincial Framework Agreement with the BC Public School Employers’ Association. To complete the bargaining process each local union must reach a tentative agreement at their local table by February 29, 2012.

Maintenance cuts at the Marie-Victorin School Board

Jan 19, 2012 09:57 AM Support staff at the Marie-Victorin School Board are dismayed to learn that five of their jobs will be eliminated in July 2012. Two are full-time positions in housekeeping and the other three are in building maintenance. According to their union, these cuts are sure to have an impact on the condition of the schools.

Wisconsin workers fight back: recall of Gov. Walker expected

Jan 18, 2012 02:48 PM A story of inspiration is emerging out of Wisconsin as grassroots coalition United Wisconsin and state Democrats collected over a million signatures to recall Republican Governor Scott Walker. Experts say an election later this year looks inevitable.

Tentative provincial agreement endorsed by CUPE BC K-12 Presidents’ Council

Dec 20, 2011 02:24 PM CUPE has reached a tentative Provincial Framework Agreement with the BC Public Schools Employers’ Association. The agreement was presented to the CUPE BC K-12 Presidents’ Council on December 15 and it was overwhelmingly endorsed by council members.

CUPE reaches tentative school support staff deal in British Columbia

Dec 15, 2011 06:30 PM CUPE has reached a tentative Provincial Framework Agreement with the BC Public Schools Employers’ Association. The agreement was unanimously endorsed by the CUPE BC K-12 Provincial Bargaining Committee and will be recommended to the CUPE BC K-12 Presidents’ Council for endorsement.

An update from the CUPE Universities Coordinated Bargaining Committee in B.C.

Oct 25, 2011 04:54 PM In March 2010, eight of the ten locals that make up CUPE’s Universities Coordinated Bargaining Committee served notice to bargain. The other two followed shortly thereafter.

Bargaining Achievements in the Saskatchewan Education Sector 2011

Oct 21, 2011 12:52 PM Bargaining Achievements in the Saskatchewan Education Sector 2011 - The current fragmented bargaining structure for education locals in Saskatchewan is inefficient and creates wage and benefit inequities. CUPE education workers, who make up over 70 percent of support staff in our schools, say its time for a provincial collective agreement.

CUPE BC’s K-12 Presidents’ Council meets to set provincial bargaining priorities

Oct 20, 2011 12:57 PM The presidents of CUPE BC’s K-12 support staff locals met in Richmond on Wednesday to discuss the progress of provincial bargaining, set key priorities, and identify the next steps towards securing a provincial settlement. CUPE K-12 Locals from around the province were well represented by over 50 presidents and local leaders.

Windsor University workers seek support to avoid service disruption

Sep 13, 2011 09:23 AM CUPE Local 1393 workers, who provide recruiting, fund-raising, student, academic, IT and technical support at Windsor University, are concerned that the actions of the employer will result in service disruptions as contract negotiations have dragged on for more than a year.

Queen’s mediation talks to resume next week – deadline extended

Jul 29, 2011 09:52 AM Queens University and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) have agreed to extend their legal strike/lockout deadline to 12:01 a.m. on Monday, August 8. The parties will meet again on August 4 and August 5.