CUPE 951

05/03/2026

B.C.’s largest union has set course for the next year after wrapping up the CUPE BC annual convention. A top priority for the union, representing over 120,000 workers in B.C., will be working to elect progressive candidates in the upcoming municipal elections. Further priorities included expanding and strengthening public services, improving workplace safety, and tackling chronic underfunding to B.C. post-secondary education.

President Ranalletta closed convention this afternoon by thanking delegates for their thoughtful and respectful debate, and for the hard work ahead of them... ready to work for the B.C. we want and deserve.

Read more: https://www.cupe.bc.ca/2026/05/02/course-set-for-cupe-bc-as-provinces-largest-union-concludes-2026-convention/

05/03/2026

05/02/2026

Page speaking on resolution 95 on AI.

05/02/2026

"Drug policy is not a fringe issue, it is a worker issue, it is a family issue, a community issue, and a public care issue... at a time when fear and stigma and convenience hold far too much power. It helps to define who is included, and who is abandoned."

DJ Larkin, Executive Director of the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition shared a vision for BC drug policy with convention delegates this morning, stressing that responses have to be fair, humane, and evidence based.

05/02/2026

Mental health was front and centre in today’s forum, with Judy Darcy (former Minister of Mental Health and Addictions), Nicki Ropp (Director of Mental Health, CUPE Local 873), and Adrienne Silnicki (CUPE) sharing both personal experiences and the work ahead during CUPE's Year of Health and Safety.

The conversation made clear: mental health is health care, and it belongs at the bargaining table, in our workplaces, and in our legislation.

05/01/2026

"We need to recognize that solidarity is an action, it's a verb, and you all proved that."

Paul Finch, President of the BCGEU, addressed convention delegates; thanking CUPEBC leaders and members for standing shoulder to shoulder with BCGEU members throughout the union's historic eight-week strike last fall.

05/01/2026

VICTORIA— In the CUPE regional director’s annual report to convention, Martina Boyd highlighted the challenges and gains made in the region over the past year. While bargaining has been tough, Boyd says B.C. locals have held fast at the table. “Despite employers talking about restraint and aus...

05/01/2026

Delegates at CUPE BC Convention 2026, and 2 wonderful guest.

04/30/2026

From workplace safety to the political landscape ahead, CUPE National President Mark Hancock emphasized the need for action at CUPE BC’s Convention 2026.

He spoke about the increasing risks of violence on the job and the importance of making health and safety a top priority, while also addressing the economic pressures facing workers. With municipal elections on the horizon, Hancock urged members to stay active and help elect leaders who will protect public services and respect workers.

Because safer workplaces and strong public services don’t happen by accident -they’re built by workers taking action.