IAM District 40 News & Events

  • Remembering Workers Killed or Injured on the Job
    Tuesday, May 1, 2012
    On Saturday, April 28 over 100 people gathered on the New Westminster Quay boardwalk to observe the Day of Mourning for Workers Killed or Injured on the Job.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • It’s Official: Labour Board recognizes COPE 378 as successor to COPE 15
    Tuesday, January 12, 2010
    COPE 378 is pleased to announce the BC Labour Board has formally declared COPE 378 as the successor trade union to COPE 15. The approval ensures our former COPE 15 members union representation by COPE 378.
  • 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.