CUPE BC

08/23/2026

Walking away from U.S. trade bullies was the only right move. Accepting bad terms would mean surrendering our future to unfair demands.

Hard times are ahead, and Canadian workers will feel the pressure. Now is the time for us to look out for each other, protect our industries, and demand government support for impacted communities.

Together, we hold the line. ✊
Face aux tactiques d'intimidation du commerce américain, le retrait des négociations était la seule décision responsable. Accepter des conditions injustes aurait signifié compromettre notre avenir économique en cédant à un chantage inacceptable.

Les mois à venir seront difficiles et la pression sera lourde. Plus que jamais, nous devons faire preuve de solidarité, défendre nos fleuron industriels et exiger une aide gouvernementale pour les milieux de travail et les collectivités touchés.

La solidarité, c'est notre force. ✊

08/08/2026

Our hearts go out to the thousands across British Columbia affected by the many devastating fires burning around the province. With more than 100 active wildfires, 49 evacuation alerts, and 38 evacuation orders as of noon today, many communities are affected, and lives disrupted.

In particular, this morning's news of the total evacuation of Summerland and Peachland overnight is particularly harrowing. The speed with which the Bald Range fire spread to force those evacuations illustrates the dangerous situation facing those in the fire-prone regions of the province right now.

A massive thank you to all the first responders, fire fighters, rescue professionals, and the many public workers operating around the clock to keep people safe, defend communities, support those displaced, and protecting homes and businesses.

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08/07/2026

We join the National Union in recognizing the passing of former CUPE BC President and former National Secretary-Treasurer Geraldine McGuire.

Geraldine’s commitment, passion and service to members made a difference in the lives of the workers she represented, and the labour movement is richer for her contributions and advocacy.

On behalf of the Executive Boards past and present, we offer our sincere condolences to Geraldine’s family and friends.

CUPE mourns the passing of Geraldine McGuire, a trailblazing union leader, fierce defender of public services and former CUPE National Secretary-Treasurer.

Geraldine served as CUPE’s National Secretary-Treasurer from 1991 until her retirement in 2001. A former president and honourary life member of CUPE BC, she brought conviction, courage and her trademark fire and wit to every role she held within our union.

When asked at the time of her retirement how she hoped to be remembered, she answered simply: “With integrity.”

Geraldine’s contributions to equality, financial stability, strike support and the defence of public services continue to shape CUPE today.

We extend our deepest condolences to Geraldine’s family, friends and loved ones, and to the many CUPE members, activists and staff whose lives she touched.


Le SCFP pleure la disparition de Geraldine McGuire, pionnière et ancienne secrétaire-trésorière nationale du SCFP.

Geraldine a occupé le poste de secrétaire-trésorière nationale du SCFP de 1991 jusqu’à sa retraite en 2001. Ancienne présidente et membre honoraire à vie du SCFP Colombie-Britannique, elle était connue pour ses convictions, son courage, sa fougue et sa vivacité d’esprit.

Lorsqu’on lui a demandé, au moment de sa retraite, comment elle souhaitait qu’on se souvienne d’elle, elle a répondu simplement : « Avec intégrité ».

Les contributions de Geraldine en matière d’égalité, de stabilité financière, de soutien aux grèves et de défense des services publics continuent de façonner le SCFP aujourd’hui.

Nous présentons nos plus sincères condoléances à la famille et aux proches de Geraldine, ainsi qu’aux nombreux membres, militant(e)s et membres du personnel du SCFP dont elle a marqué la vie.

08/03/2026

Congrats to CUPE 8125 members!

WestJet Mainline flight attendants have reached a tentative agreement. With the strike now over, flight attendants will be returning to work. If ratified, the agreement improves upon the legacy flight credit system by introducing a duty period premium that recognizes more of the work cabin crew are required to perform and increases compensation for that work.

CUPE 8125 President Alia Hussain said, “This tentative agreement represents meaningful progress. It evolves the flight credit system by recognizing more of the work cabin crew are required to perform and with general increases to compensation for that work. Most importantly, this agreement was achieved through collective bargaining at the negotiating table. We will now present the agreement to our members for their review and ratification vote.”

The tentative agreement will now be presented to the membership for review and a ratification vote. Details of the agreement will be shared directly with members in advance of the vote.
Les agent(e)s de bord de WestJet ont conclu une entente de principe avec le transporteur. Cette grève est maintenant terminée et les agent(e)s de bord vont retourner au travail. Si elle est ratifiée, l’entente améliorera le système actuel de « crédits de vol » en introduisant une prime liée à la période en devoir qui tient compte d’une plus grande part du travail fait par le personnel de cabine et augmente leur rémunération.

Alia Hussain, présidente de la section locale 8125 du SCFP, a déclaré : « Cette entente de principe représente un progrès significatif. Elle améliore le système de crédits de vol en reconnaissant une plus grande portion du travail effectué par les agent(e)s de bord et en augmentant la rémunération globale pour ce travail. Plus important encore, cette entente a été obtenue à la table de négociations. Nous allons maintenant présenter l’entente à nos membres pour qu’ils puissent l’examiner et la ratifier. »

L’entente de principe sera maintenant présentée aux membres pour examen et ratification. Les détails de l’entente seront communiqués directement aux membres avant le vote.

08/03/2026

Fantastic day at Vancouver Pride today. So much love, respect, allyship and friendship, and we were honoured to again be a part of such a great, unifying event.

Thanks to all the awesome members who participated, walked with us, engaged with the crowd, and helped with out entry!

Here are just some of the great photos taken by Joshua Berson at the event.

08/03/2026

Solidarity from CUPE BC to the WestJet workers on the picket line today. Amazing energy, determination and solidarity. Keep up the fight! ✊

CUPE SCFP WestJet Component

07/31/2026

“Our goal has always been to negotiate a fair agreement at the bargaining table. Applying for mediation demonstrates our commitment to continuing negotiations and doing everything we can to reach a fair agreement.” ~ Annie Dunville, Acting President of CUPE 1267.

MISSION — CUPE Local 1267 has applied to the BC Labour Relations Board to seek the assistance of a mediator as part of ongoing collective bargaining with the City of Mission. The union believes that mediation offers the best opportunity to continue negotiations and reach a fair collective agreemen...

07/27/2026

Spots are still available to march with the CUPE BC contingent in this year's Vancouver Pride Parade on August 2nd. We will have the CUPE BC Community Events Van and lots of swag giveaways as we celebrate this year's theme of "Unapologetically Q***r" .

Our space is limited, so if you are interested, please fill out the form linked here!

Hope to see you there!

07/16/2026

Our annual Think Tank brings our Executive Board together with CUPE BC and BC Region staff consider the challenges ahead, plan our strategy to achieve the objectives set by members, and lay out our work for the year.

This year's Think Tank wraps up today after three days of great conversations, informative presentations, and dynamic discussions on an updated list of objectives for 2026/27. Several sessions were real highlights of our 2026 event, including our campaign breakout groups that provided input into coming campaigns work on post-secondary education, worker heath and safety, and public transit.

The government relations session with Ministers Sunner, Gibson and Whiteside and MLA Janet Routledge was a fantastic opportunity to hear about the important work of the BC government, the challenges ahead for British Columbia, and on issues that matter to CUPE members. We are deeply grateful that these powerhouse leaders were able to join us!

As we wrap up today there is so much excitement about what can be achieved in the next year and we're ready to start!

Thanks to Joshua Berson for the great 📷