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  • International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
    Friday, May 17, 2013
    In recent years we have made significant gains in terms of legal rights and protections for LGBTQ people in Canada. We have won the right to same-sex marriage, protection for sexual orientation under hate crimes legislation, and significantly increased public support for equality.
  • Support Staff and Students at Capilano University
    Thursday, May 9, 2013
    If you’ve been paying attention to the news over the past couple of weeks you might have heard about Capilano University’s attempt to push through nearly $3 million in cuts without any consultation with the campus community and without waiting for the outcome of the provincial election.
  • Mourning Workers Killed or Injured on the Job
    Wednesday, May 1, 2013
    Last week people around the world held gatherings and took moments of silence in recognition of the Day of Mourning for workers killed or injured on the job.
  • Unions Send Open Letter to Party Leaders on Public Transit
    Monday, April 29, 2013
    Sustainable Funding and Governance Changes Urged for TransLink: Labour Unions  Monday, April 29 Urging public transit reforms in the Lower Mainland, several labour unions released a public letter to the political parties in the upcoming provincial election.
  • BC Liberal Platform Promises More Misguided Meddling at BC Hydro
    Tuesday, April 16, 2013
    April 16, 2013 BC Liberal Platform Promises More Misguided Meddling at BC Hydro Liberal Plan a Recipe for More Hydro Debt, Union Says  
  • COPE 378 Members at Kruger Products Unanimously Accept New Agreement
    Wednesday, April 10, 2013
    COPE 378 members at Kruger Products voted unanimously to accept a new, improved collective agreement reached last week.
  • Job Posting: Organizer (Full-time Temporary)
    Tuesday, April 9, 2013
    APPLICATIONS ARE HEREWITH INVITED FOR: POSITION:     Organizer (Full-time Temporary for 7.5 months with possibility to extend) SALARY RANGE:      $2,494 bi-weekly
  • Job Posting: Union Representative (Full-time Regular)
    Tuesday, April 9, 2013
    APPLICATIONS ARE HEREWITH INVITED FOR:   POSITION:                 Union Representative (Full-time Regular)  
  • Job Posting: Union Representative (Full-time Temporary, one year term)
    Tuesday, April 9, 2013
    APPLICATIONS ARE HEREWITH INVITED FOR: POSITION:                 Union Representative (Full-time Temporary – one year term) SALARY RANGE:      $3,036 bi-weekly
  • Day of Mourning Events
    Monday, April 8, 2013
    April 28 is the annual Day of Mourning for Workers Killed or Injured on the Job. On this day, all over the world, public ceremonies are held at 11 AM to remember those workers killed or injured on the job, or suffering from an occupational disease. Those of us who cannot attend the ceremonies can take a moment of silence.Here is the listing of the events across B.C.
  • Stephen Lewis Foundation Speaks to Executive Council
    Monday, April 8, 2013
    Today COPE 378 Executive Council heard a presentation from the Stephen Lewis Foundation about their work in Africa and their upcoming African Grandmothers Tribunal in Vancouver this fall. Joe Cressy talked about how the Foundation formed in 2003 after Stephen Lewis' experience as the UN HIV/AIDS Envoy in Africa.
  • Long-Time Union Rep Jackie Brown Retires
    Tuesday, April 2, 2013
    Starting this week, long-time COPE 378 Union Representative Jackie Brown will be enjoying her retirement.
  • Job Posting: Legal Representative (FTR)
    Monday, March 18, 2013
    APPLICATIONS ARE HEREWITH INVITED FOR: POSITION: Legal Representative (FTR)SALARY RANGE: $3,847 bi-weekly (condition of employment to supply your own vehicle and have a valid BC driver’s license) MAJOR DUTIES:
  • BC NDP Leader Adrian Dix Kicks Off COPE 378's Job Steward Seminar
    Friday, March 8, 2013
    This year’s COPE 378 Job Steward Seminar – with a theme of “Taking Charge: Our Worksites and Our Province” - kicked off in Vancouver this morning with a speech from BC NDP Leader Adrian Dix, taking time out of his busy pre-election schedule.
  • Transit System Has Come a Long Way Since the “CrimeTrain”
    Tuesday, February 26, 2013
    Transit Police to Thank for Safer System, says Union Transit Police are performing their jobs too well. People have forgotten why the force was created in the first place, says David Black, president of the Canadian Office and Professional Employees Union, local 378 (COPE 378).
  • BC Liberals Continue Use Crown Corporations to Prop Up Budget
    Tuesday, February 19, 2013
    February 19, 2013 BC Liberals Continue Use Crown Corporations to Prop Up Budget VICTORIA - The BC Liberals are using BC Hydro and ICBC to help prop up their budget, says the Canadian Office and Professional Employees Union, local 378 (COPE 378), which represents employees at both Crown Corporations. 
  • Inaugural Executive Council Meeting of 2013
    Monday, February 18, 2013
    The first Executive Council Meeting of 2013 began with the oath of office for three new COPE 378 Councillors. Following the oath, Communications Director Sage Aaron took the Councillors through a quick report which highlighted the union's recent media hits and social media strategy.
  • COPE Joins Days of Action in Support of Mexican Workers
    Monday, February 18, 2013
    From February 18 to 24 unions from around the world are taking part in days of action in support of Mexican workers' rights. Union members are petitioning companies, visiting Mexican embassies, and sending messages of solidarity to Mexican workers.
  • BC Transit Puts Collective Agreement at Risk by Reneging on Promise
    Thursday, February 14, 2013
    British Columbia - BC Transit has put a tentative collective agreement with one of their unions in jeopardy by reneging on a promise made at the bargaining table, says the Canadian Office and Professional Employees Union, Local 378 (COPE 378).
  • BC Transit and COPE Local 378 Reach Tentative Agreement
    Monday, February 4, 2013
    VICTORIA – BC Transit and the Canadian Office and Professional Employees (COPE) Local 378 are pleased to announce they have reached a tentative agreement for a two year deal. COPE Local 378 represents approximately 120 BC Transit employees; including planners and schedulers along with marketing, depot and logistics staff.