Hello CUPE 391 - Happy New Year! What is in the cards for those of us striving to protect the public good, the public library? 1.Vision Vancouver is in for another three years.  They control City Council, Parks Board and the School Board.  There was an unfortunate split on the votes and our friend Ellen Woodsworth did not secure a seat on council.  Ellen has raised her voice and carried the message for many of the less privileged in this City.  She is necessary force...

Dear Members We hope these next few days spent with family and friends bring you joy, peace and relaxation.  Towards the end of next week we will send out our letter of how the year was and what it all means.  There are some successes and continuing areas of concern.  There seems to be a pattern in all of this.  Over the years former presidents and executives have hoped the year past the election, or bargaining or budget cuts would bring a year of rebuilding relationships...

CUPE 391 General Meeting - Bargaining Proposals Ratification Maritime Labour Centre Sunday, December 4 @ 6.30 p.m. 1880 Triumph Street Five years and a bit of time have passed since we last ratified bargaining proposals.  More people participated in the survey this time and were very clear on what our issues should be.  The Bargaining Committee sorted this information and found that members as a group were consistent in what you wanted to protect and expand.  All will...

CUPE 391 along with CUPE 1004, CUPE 15 and the Vancouver and District Labour Council have endorsed all Vision Vancouver and COPE candidates running for Vancouver City Council, Park Board, and School Board. Let’s kee strong public services and programs the only option. On November 19th please vote for Gregor Robertson and the entire COPE and Vision Vancouver slates.  MAYOR Robertson, Gregor – Vision Vancouver COUNCIL Aquino, RJ - COPE Deal, Heather - Vision Vancouver Jang,...