An essential step on the path to reconciliation.

British Columbians join with aboriginal people in recognizing the importance of the apology yesterday for the horrific abuses in residential schools.

And we pledge to do our part to move forward from apology to action - to go forward with aboriginal people on the path to reconciliation, self-determination, dignity and justice that has so long been denied.

A message from BC Unions - and our members provincewide.

COPE 378 has joined with BC unions to place this message in today's Vancouvr Sun.

Click here to view the ad.

COPE 378 office will be closed on June 30th in conjunction with Canada Day.

While the office will be closed, a skeleton staff will be available to assist with any emergencies.

The office will re-open on Wednesday, July 2nd.

Camp Jubilee has been welcoming campers since 1936 and is located on Indian Arm between Port Moody and North Vancouver.

Please click here for more information and the full application form or visit www.campjubilee.ca.

COPE 378 Members at Dollar/Thrifty have ratified a 5 year collective agreement that will see a significant increase in wages over the life of the agreement as well as improvements in benefits 

Join COPE 378 members and staff at the 2008 BC Hydro Safety Rodeo on Saturday June 21.

This year's fair is taking place in Surrey, and all members from the utilities units are welcome to attend.

For more information, please contact Steve Milne, COPE 378's Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator at smilne@cope378.ca.

Click here to download a copy of the poster.

Delegates at the Canadian Labour Congress Constitutional Convention today considered number of core resolutions surrounding organizing, youth policy, and political action.

COPE-SEPB delegates played key roles in these discussions and debate and spoke to resolutions regarding the formation of a youth forum and organizing efforts.

COPE 378 delegates at the Canadian Labour Congress Constitutional Convention heard from a number of prominent speakers on Wednesday, in addition to moving a number if core policy resolutions.

The highlight of the day was an address given by Dr Henry Morgenthaler. Dr. Morgenthaler was presented with the CLC's Award for Outstanding Service to Humanity for his prominent role in getting the Supreme Court of Canada to overthrow Canada's restrictive abortion laws, and secure women the right to choose.

Day two of the Canadian Labour Congress Constitutional Convention opened this morning with an address from Phil Fontaine, Grand Chief of the Assembly of First Nations.

Delegates from COPE 378 joined labour activists from across Canada and Quebec for the 2008 Canadian Labour Congress Convention in Toronto.

The CLC-CTC Constitutional Convention takes place every three years and includes a number of resolution submitted by affiliated union s and locals across the country, as well as the election of the CLC's President, Secretary-Treasurer, and Executive.

This is the 25th Constitutional Conference of the CLC-CTC since the organization formed in 1956. With 3.2 million members, the CLC is the largest democratic organization in the country.