What We Do
CUPE Local 1978 has approximately 950 members and represents four bargaining units:
- Capital Regional District
- Vancouver Island Health Authority (Health Science Professionals)
- West Shore Parks and Recreation
- Greater Victoria Housing Society
Members work all across the Gulf Islands and southern end of Vancouver Island. Show me…
Notice of Meeting – Regular Membership Meeting
Wednesday, April 25, 2012, 6:30 pm – CAW Building, 2nd Floor, 4248 Glanford Avenue, Victoria, BC V8Z 4B9. For map and the agenda, read more…
April 28 – Day of Mourning Details for Greater Victoria Area
From the Victoria Labour Council to All Victoria Labour Council Delegates and Affiliated Unions
As discussed at our last meeting the Day of Mourning is on April 28th. Over the last few years, we've noticed a significant departure from the original meaning of this important date. We believe that we need to take back our Day of Mourning by creating our own labour and community based event, without the official participation of public or private corporations or employers.
To this end the Labour Council and CUPE 50 are hosting an event on the 28th to mark this important date. Full details are avaliabel on the Victoria Labour Council website.
We are now advised that Worksafe BC and the City of Victoria are sponsoring an event to mark the day on the 27th. To have an event on the wrong date seems insulting to those workers who have been injured or killed while at work. The Victoria Labour Council is encouraging all affiliates to attend the labour sponsored event on the 28th just as we have ever year since the CLC initiated the event in 1984.
We look forward to seeing you on the 28th!
Please take a moment to view the Day of Mourning Video provided by CUPE Local 50.
HSPBA UPDATE: Bargaining for health science professionals resumes this week
The Health Science Professionals collective agreement expired Saturday, March 31; bargaining is scheduled to continue. Read more…
Community Social Services Awareness
March was Community Social Services Awareness month and events highlighted not only the importance of these services and the dedicated workers in the sector, but also the realities and impacts of chronic underfunding over the past decade. The campaign continues and includes:
- a call to action – an ePostcard on the website along with printed postcards – urging the government to increase investment in BC's vital community social services
- provincial and municipal proclamations,
- local events including the Annual Walk in Victoria on March 31st
The website includes general information about the sector and sector workers, as well as links to participating/supporting organizations, resources, and more.
Good and Welfare
Want to spread some good cheer?
CUPE Local 1978 will arrange to send flowers, fruit baskets or gift certificates to:
- Members who are sick (one week minimum)
- Members who are hospitalized
- Members who have experienced a birth in the family
- Members who have experienced a death in the family (donations can be made to charities)
Know of anyone who is retiring after 20 years of service?
CUPE Local 1978 will arrange for a watch to be inscribed with "In Appreciation, CUPE 1978". Great for retirement parties!
To make arrangements, please contact Kathy Grinde 250-360-3038 or kgrinde@crd.bc.ca