CUPE Local 338

CUPE 338 members are invited to Christmas Party!!
Tickets will be at different locations for every unit of CUPE Local 338. Please find your closest union representative to find where they are for your unit/department. Your shop steward, or Vice President information can be found on cupe338.ca

We acknowledge the sacrifice of those who served, and our responsibility to work for the peace they fought hard to achieve.

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VDLC Anti-Racism Committee’s Second Annual Webinar on Addressing Workplace Racism – Vancouver and District Labour Council. This year’s theme: “Looking at Workplace Racism Through a Legal Lens”: WHO: All workers who want to learn and share about racism and anti-racism at work WHAT: In this webinar, Andrea Wong (Federation of Post-Secondary Educators) explains that we need to expand our understanding of workplace ra...

October is Women’s History Month

Canada’s 2023 theme is “Through Her Lens: Celebrating the Diversity of Women” – emphasizing the importance of recognizing the achievements and contributions of women from diverse backgrounds.

Presentation of framed International Women's Day 2023 City of Kelowna Proclamation. Celebrating a renewed relationship with labour in our community.

https://women-gender-equality.canada.ca/en/commemorations-celebrations/womens-history-month/2023-theme.html



https://www.internationalwomensday.com/2023Theme



from L to R: Mohini Singh, Councillor, Linda Phillips, Trustee CUPE 338 and IWD Chair NOLC, Tom Dyas, Mayor

RISE Memorial – Kelowna Remembers

In honour of the five victims who tragically lost their lives when a crane collapsed in downtown Kelowna, BC, on July 12, 2021.

https://uwbc.ca/campaign/crane-memorial/

Photo: Linda Phillips

CUPE urges members to resist anti-trans hate Right-wing groups across the country are organizing rallies this Wednesday attacking trans youth and spreading disinformation about 2SLGBTQI+ people. CUPE members will be there to resist hate in all its forms.

CUPE BC donates $50,000 to support BC wildfire relief BURNABY— This fire season has devasted families and communities across our province, and we are proud to offer support to those affected by wildfires across the province. CUPE BC has donated $25,000 to both the BC SPCA and Canadian Red Cross’s BC and Yukon operations for a total of $50,000 in re...

Attention, In heartfelt support of any CUPE 338 member who has suffered direct loss from the Central Okanagan wildfires, they may be eligible for monies from the CUPE BC Hardship Fund. Please contact [email protected] for information.

CUPE 338 members at the North Okanagan Labour Council booth for Kelowna Pride event June 10 2023

CUPE
Okanagan Mainline District Council had meeting in Kelowna There were representatives from a variety of locals in the region.

On May 1, workers around the world honour and draw inspiration from the activism and collective power that won the struggle for an eight‑hour workday. CUPE recognizes International Workers’ Day, or May Day, in solidarity with millions of workers worldwide who are resisting exploitation.

May Day – International Workers’ Day On May Day, we recommit to defending workers’ rights and public services in Canada and around the world, to speaking out against oppression, and to building a post-pandemic world that doesn’t go back to 'normal'.

CUPE 338 Women’s Committee has donated a $1,000 to the Fill a Purse campaign being arranged by the North Okanagan Labour Council on behalf of it’s members in the name of International Women’s Day.

NOLC General Assembly voted to condemn the aggressive rhetoric supported by ParentsVoice BC Candidates in our regional Municipal Elections for School Board Positions in the Valley.

Patricia Holloway and Martina Stewart giving Angie Lohr, Executive Director, HOPE Outreach a cheque for $1,000 on behalf of our members for International Women’s Day 2022.

On behalf of CUPE BC.

Next spring, CUPE BC will be publishing a special May Day edition of Public Employee magazine.

Dear CUPE member,
Are you a hobby photographer? A poet or musician? Perhaps you’re a storyteller who has a way with words, a talented illustrator who does animation, or a gourmet chef with a great recipe to share. If you’re any of these things—and many more—we want to hear from you!

Next spring, CUPE BC will be publishing a special May Day edition of Public Employee magazine as a supplement to the regular issue. Produced in time to celebrate International Workers Day, this issue of our flagship publication will feature content—articles, photos, and graphic images—generated entirely by our members. We want to feature CUPE members from all sectors and all corners of the province by having you share your hidden talents while telling us your own stories of work, life, culture, and community.
Perhaps there’s another member you’d like to tell us about—or even interview: someone with a cool job most people wouldn’t think is CUPE work, a member who’s involved in international solidarity issues like migrant farm worker advocacy, or one who’s well known as an event organizer for concerts, arts festivals or Pride parades. Perhaps it’s an amateur archivist who has great stories or old photos to share about their local’s history. Or a CUPE member who has served in public office—or still does—and wants to reflect on their political action experience.

For submissions, we’re looking for written contributions of up to 250 words in length and high-resolution photographs of two megabytes (MB) or higher. Depending on the volume of contributions, not all submissions may be published. But every participant will receive CUPE swag and be entered into a prize draw.

Please send your contribution by February 1, 2022 and e-mail it to: [email protected]

In solidarity,

Karen Ranalletta (CUPE BC President) & Trevor Davies (CUPE BC Secretary-Treasurer)

General Membership Meeting

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