While campaigning continued to rage in hallways, on social media, and on the floor between resolutions and speakers, convention carried on, passing motions, and discussing the landscape of Canadian politics and labour’s role within it. Despite political tension, the overall tone of the convention has been positive. Delegates voted overwhelmingly to continue to support the Together Fairness Works campaign; to…
Read moreThis week, our president is in Montreal at the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) Convention. The CLC is an umbrella organization that supports the full breadth of the labour movement across Canada. For several decades, we have been under fire. Budget cuts and undemocratic legislation at every level of government have been felt by members of every union. The CLC has been pushing…
Read moreThe Friday session of Convention included energizing talks from Federal NDP finance critic Nathan Cullen and policy advisor for the Broadbent Group Kathleen Monk. Both spoke to the importance of getting members out to vote. One fact that struck me was how much power our voice has at the municipal level. There are more seats to be affected — especially…
Read moreAs resolutions came to the floor, the energy in the room changed. In a year without major elections, this is the meat of the convention, as delegates direct our executive to fight for those issues most important to the member locals. Thursday included resolutions from Universities Committee, Young Workers’ Task Force, International Solidarity Committee, Transportation Committee, CARD, and more. Following…
Read moreThe 51st Annual CUPE BC Convention was convened on Wednesday evening, April 9th. In attendance from our local are: Doug Sprenger, Pat Shade, Laurie Whyte, Cheryl DeWolfe, Karen Dykes, Kirk Mercer, and Arden Little. The Executive board wasted no time getting work underway as basic business was done before we were greeted and welcomed by local First Nations, the Mayor…
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