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…
Next General Meeting
Wednesday, November 23, at 6pm see the agenda for details. More information on our meetings page.
Christmas Party
If you didn't make it, you missed a great party. Come next year!
Bargaining
CRD members: a tentative agreement was reached between CUPE 1978 and CRD on Thursday October 20, 2011.
- At the Collective Agreement Ratification Vote on Wednesday October 26, 2011, CUPE Local 1978 members voted in favour of ratifying the new proposed collective agreement.
- The new collective agreement still requires ratification by the GVLRA (voting in first Wednesday in November).
- If you have any questions please contact: Mauricio Navarrete at 250.883.8406.
Keep Water Public
Please support the campaign! CUPE BC President Barry O'Neill's op-ed appeared in the Vancouver Sun. Read 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