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  • Hydro Union Slams “Ponzi” Scheme
    Tuesday, January 31, 2012
    Rate Submission Before Utilities Commission Means Customers Will Pay More Later The union that represents inside workers at BC Hydro says the utility hasn’t made a real reduction in rates; it has only pushed costs into the future - past the 2013 provincial election. By doing so, says the Canadian Office and Professional Employees Union, Local 378 (COPE 378), BC Hydro will make its customers...
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  • Students Organise a National Day of Action on February 1st
    Tuesday, January 31, 2012
    Via the Canadian Federation of Students: Students and community members will participate in rallies and actions across the country on Wednesday, February 1, to reduce tuition fees, drop student debt and increase education funding. Tuition fees in Canada are higher than they ever have and student debt is soaring at above $15 billion. Students are demanding affordable education and a national...
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  • COPE/SEPB National Mid Term Conference Opens
    Friday, February 3, 2012
    COPE/SEPB locals from around the country met in Ottawa this week to take part in the first National Mid Term conference. COPE/SEPB National Treasurer (who is also COPE 378's Vice President) Gwenne Farrell opened the the conference with remarks in English and National President Serge Cadieux followed welcoming delegates in French.
  • COPE 378 Rings in The Year of the Dragon
    Monday, January 30, 2012
    This past weekend COPE 378 members participated in the Vancouver Chinatown Lunar New Year parade. "It may have been a little damp," said President David Black, who brought his daughter Maggie to the parade, "But I think this was our best year yet."
  • COPE G&F Financial Services Branches Win Recognition
    Thursday, January 12, 2012
    The South Burnaby and Steveston branches of G&F Credit Unions are recipients of recent business awards. Workers at both branches are represented by COPE 378.
  • Welcome the Year of the Dragon with COPE 378 at the Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade
    Friday, January 6, 2012
    COPE 378 wishes all members and their families the very best for the Lunar New Year - the Year of the Dragon. The dragon is the fifth sign in the Chinese zodiac and is the mightiest of all the animal signs, recognized for its strength and independence.
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