BC Ferry and Marine Workers Union News & Events

  • COPE 378 President David Black
    Labour Day Message from President David Black
    Friday, September 2, 2011
    Labour Day marks the end of summer, and for many of our members this long weekend is one last opportunity to enjoy time with their families before children return to school and the busy fall season begins at work.
  • National Aboriginal Day Celebrations
    Thursday, June 16, 2011
    June 21 is National Aboriginal Day, first proclaimed in 1996 as an occasion for First Nations peoples to share their rich, diverse traditions and cultures with family, friends, neighbours, and community members.
  • COPE 378 Supports Locked-Out CUPW Workers
    Wednesday, June 15, 2011
    Today COPE 378 President David Black and Executive Board Members Melanie Greenlaw and Georgi Bates stood in solidarity with locked-out CUPW members at the North Burnaby Canada Post distribution centre.
  • April 28 Day of Mourning
    Day of Mourning: Message from the President
    Thursday, April 21, 2011
    Dear Members, April 28 is the annual Day of Mourning for Workers Killed or Injured on the job.
  • Scorched Earth
    News Release: Energy Act Exposes Government’s Scorched-Earth Policy
    Thursday, April 29, 2010
    Desperation, Giveaways Illustrate a Government in Crisis Scurrying into Hiding
  • "Clean" Energy Act Muzzles Utilities Watchdog: News Round Up
    Thursday, April 29, 2010
    Cabinet's naked power play emasculates Hydro's watchdog; B.C. Liberals seize control of all major decisions about projects and pricing Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun: -Portrait of a power grab.
  • Day of Mourning
    April 28: Day of Mourning for Workers Killed on the Job
    Wednesday, April 28, 2010
    Table officers and staff of COPE 378 joined politicians and activists from other unions at the Vancouver Art Gallery this morning to observe the Day of Mourning for workers killed on the job. April 28th marks the date when the labour movement, the affected families and our supporters join together to remember and honour these lost lives.
  • Message from the President: Day of Mourning
    Thursday, April 22, 2010
    Dear Members, April 28 is the annual Day of Mourning for Workers Killed or Injured on the job. Workers and employers across the world mark this occasion together at 11 AM on the day, either with a moment of silence in the workplace, wearing a black armband or memorial pin, or attending one of the many ceremonies being held in communities across Canada.
  • Public Speaking for Women
    Be an effective Public Speaker Receive tips and practice in a supportive environment. Tuesdays May 24 & 31 at the Maritime Labour Centre 1880 Triumph Street, Vancouver.  
  • Summer Institute for Union Women - July 13 - 17, 2011
    Summer Institute for Union Women