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Media Advisory - Day of Mourning 2023: CLC President Bea Bruske to attend Victoria event

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

VICTORIA, British Columbia, April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CLC President Bea Bruske will be speaking at CUPE BC’s Day of Mourning ceremony on Friday, April 28th.

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  • VICTORIA, British Columbia, April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CLC President Bea Bruske will be speaking at CUPE BC’s Day of Mourning ceremony on Friday, April 28th.
  • This year, Canada’s unions are marking this year’s Day of Mourning by encouraging and empowering workers to know their rights at work, use the health and safety tools at their disposal and defend our health and safety wins in the workplace.
  • “We know that not every employer will prioritize our workplace health and safety.
  • “One workplace death is one too many and Canada’s unions will always stand up to defend workers’ health and safety.”

School Support Staff Could Strike April 21st

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

CUPE’s Nova Scotia School Board Council of Unions (NSSBCU) and the central bargaining committee representing Nova Scotia’s Regional Centres for Education and the CSAP will be in a legal strike/lock-out position as of 12:01 am, April 21st, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • CUPE’s Nova Scotia School Board Council of Unions (NSSBCU) and the central bargaining committee representing Nova Scotia’s Regional Centres for Education and the CSAP will be in a legal strike/lock-out position as of 12:01 am, April 21st, 2023.
  • “Our 5400+ members across the province need a deal that lifts them out of poverty,” said NSSBCU chair Chris Melanson.
  • “School support staff don’t want to withdraw our services, but if the employers aren’t willing to negotiate, we’ll have no other choice, because we can’t survive on these wages any longer.”
    “School support staff in Nova Scotia are critical supports in our communities, and they need to be paid a living wage,” said CUPE Nova Scotia President Nan McFadgen.
  • “CUPE workers across the province are also parents, and we’ll be standing with school support staff to make sure they get a fair deal.”
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Northern Trust to Provide Custody and Benefit Payments to South Shore Regional Centre for Education and Tri-County Regional Centre for Education

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) has been selected by South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) and Tri-County Regional Centre for Education (TCRCE), to provide custody and benefit payment services for their CUPE (Canadian Union of Public Employees) Staff and Support Staff defined benefit pension plans.

Key Points: 
  • Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) has been selected by South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) and Tri-County Regional Centre for Education (TCRCE), to provide custody and benefit payment services for their CUPE (Canadian Union of Public Employees) Staff and Support Staff defined benefit pension plans.
  • SSRCE is the public-school board for Lunenburg County and Queens County in Nova Scotia.
  • “Throughout the selection process, the entire Northern Trust team was well engaged with our needs,” said Tiffany Joudrey, Director of Finance, South Shore Regional Centre for Education.
  • “Northern Trust has a long and great history of servicing pension plans, and we are proud to expand those capabilities in Nova Scotia.”

Unifor Pivot aircraft mechanic home after 7-month detention in the Dominican Republic

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Friday, December 2, 2022

"It's been a long and exhausting journey for the crew," said Lana Payne, Unifor National President.

Key Points: 
  • "It's been a long and exhausting journey for the crew," said Lana Payne, Unifor National President.
  • On Nov. 18, the crew received the Dominican judge's long-awaited signature required for their release and were granted their freedom.
  • "I am so thankful to be home and that Unifor gave me the support I needed to get here."
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

CUPE 4163 and University of Victoria reach tentative agreement

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

The University of Victoria Educational Workers Union (CUPE 4163) Component 3 has reached a tentative agreement with UVic.

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  • The University of Victoria Educational Workers Union (CUPE 4163) Component 3 has reached a tentative agreement with UVic.
  • I want to thank the members of CUPE 4163 Component 3 for their support during this round of bargaining.
  • Further details on the agreement wont be released until presented to CUPE 4163 Component 3 members and a ratification vote it is held next week.
  • CUPE 4163 Component 3 is one of three components represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 4163 at the University of Victoria, with over 1500 members.

Pacific Blue Cross Names Sarah Hoffman President and CEO

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 24, 2022 /CNW/ - Following an international executive recruitment process, Pacific Blue Cross is pleased to announce that it has selected Sarah Hoffman as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 3, 2023.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 24, 2022 /CNW/ - Following an international executive recruitment process, Pacific Blue Cross is pleased to announce that it has selected Sarah Hoffman as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 3, 2023.
  • The Pacific Blue Cross Board of Directors, through its CEO Selection Committee and the support of an external executive search firm, has been engaged in an extensive search for the replacement of retiring President and CEO, John Crawford.
  • "At Pacific Blue Cross, we are honoured to currently serve 1 in 3 British Columbians, the highest membership in the history of the organization.
  • The Pacific Blue Cross Board, the retiring President and CEO and the Executive Leadership Team will ensure a successful and smooth transition of leadership to ensure that Pacific Blue Cross continues to deliver on its mission to improve health and wellbeing for British Columbians.

CUPE-OSBCU to Hold Press Conference on Education Workers’ Negotiations

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Camera positions are limited; arrive by 9:30 a.m. A press feed box will be provided.

Key Points: 
  • Camera positions are limited; arrive by 9:30 a.m. A press feed box will be provided.
  • OSBCU members are educational assistants, early childhood educators, secretaries, custodians, school library workers, child and youth workers, administrative assistants, tradespeople, instructors, nutrition service workers, audio-visual technologists, information technology workers, school safety monitors, cafeteria workers, social workers, and more.
  • The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) is Canadas largest union, with 715,000 members across the country.
  • CUPE represents workers in health care, emergency services, education, early learning and child care, municipalities, social services, libraries, utilities, transportation, airlines, and more.

OFL: Worker power leads to Bill 28 reversal

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Monday, November 7, 2022

TORONTO, Nov. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario Federation of Labour says the Ford government got a glimpse of the magnitude of workers power leading to the reversal of Bill 28.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Nov. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario Federation of Labour says the Ford government got a glimpse of the magnitude of workers power leading to the reversal of Bill 28.
  • Less than a week after the introduction of the bill, which launched a full-frontal attack on workers rights, it was defeated by the collective power of the labour movement.
  • We harnessed our collective power when it was needed most.
  • Even in the glow of todays truly unprecedented victory, Bill 124 still looms as a dark cloud over much of the labour movement.

Canadian employers are most worried about staff retention and well-being, but solutions vary amid economic uncertainty: new research from HOOPP and Angus Reid Group

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

HOOPP commissioned Angus Reid Group to conduct a survey of 778 Canadian business owners and senior leaders with 20+ employees.

Key Points: 
  • HOOPP commissioned Angus Reid Group to conduct a survey of 778 Canadian business owners and senior leaders with 20+ employees.
  • On the positive side, there was evidence in the survey of some momentum towards improved retirement security outcomes.
  • And its encouraging to see there are some employers who are prioritizing retirement benefits as a way of supporting staff.
  • Offering a variety of research solutions to businesses, brands, governments, not-for-profit organizations and more, the Angus Reid team connects technologies and people to derive powerful insights that inform your decisions.

Quebec Labour Leaders to Speak at Queen’s Park Rally, Showing Solidarity With CUPE Education Workers in Fight Against Bill 28

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Monday, November 7, 2022

CUPE Quebec Union Leaders will be at Queens Park to protest the Ford governments Bill 28 and to show solidarity with front-line education workers.

Key Points: 
  • CUPE Quebec Union Leaders will be at Queens Park to protest the Ford governments Bill 28 and to show solidarity with front-line education workers.
  • CUPE education workers in Ontario began job action in protest of Bill 28 on November 4 with more than 10,000 bringing their message to Queens Park.
  • The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) is Canadas largest union, with 715,000 members across the country.
  • CUPE represents workers in health care, emergency services, education, early learning and child care, municipalities, social services, libraries, utilities, transportation, airlines, and more.