Thank you to everyone who came out to join us in celebrating our 60th Anniversary as a CUPE local and end of another successful school year! There were about 160 members with their families out to enjoy Tickles the Clown with Yowza, fun inflatables, game section, craft section, photo booth, spin the wheel prize table, CUPE BC Van serving up hotdogs and popcorn.  Special thanks to CUPE BC President Karen Ranalletta for joining us for the celebration!

Congratulations to our CUPE member winners of our grand prizes:

• 1st place prize: Rajanjeet S
• 2nd place prize: Malak D
• 3rd place prize: Francois T
• Indigenous prize: Jennifer K
• Youth prize: Gurnaz S

National Indigenous History Month in Canada is a month-long celebration in June that recognizes and honors the history, heritage, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. It’s a time to learn, reflect, and engage with the rich cultures and unique contributions of Indigenous communities across the country.
CUPE 947 is honoured to work on the traditional territory of the Lekwungen people.  We appreciate the Songhees and the Esquimalt First Nations on whose traditional territory we live and work. Həyšxʷq̓ə – Thank you

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United Way BC and Victoria Labour Council along with a bus from BC Transit, were at Tillicum Mall Saturday, May 24 to collect donations of cash and products for their Period Promise Campaign.  Our 947 president, Shawna Abbott dropped off a donation cheque on behalf of our local for $500.

CUPE BC Convention 2025 is happening April 30-May 3.  We have 6 executive members attending; Shawna Abbott, Tricia Sturgeon, Shauna Johnson, Tara Knight, Tricia Thexton and Melissa Smith. It’s a fabulous connection with CUPE BC locals and an important time to do the work of the union. There are about 500 delegates and CUPE staff attending.

CUPE BC President, Karen Ranalletta, welcoming delegates and giving opening remarks.

Monday, April 28, 2025 – Federal Election Day in Canada.

With major issues like: affordable housing, the environment and climate, tariffs, and US-Canada relations, this was a defining election. The Liberals have won with a minority government. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh was defeated in his riding and will step down as leader as the NDP was hit hard and lost many seats.  Pierre Poilievre was also defeated in his riding.

Click HERE to see the results in all ridings

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The K-12 Provincial Bargaining Committee will begin bargaining on April 14, 2025. Shawna Abbott, President of CUPE 947, and Amber Leonard, President of CUPE 459 (SD 62) are the South Island and Gulf Island representatives.

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We had the privilege of having Ivan Coyote as our guest speaker at our Pro-D on Friday, February 14th. They are a fabulous writer, storyteller, and performer.  We were regaled with stories of growing up with love and support from their family, especially their maternal grandmother, in a world that was not always kind.  We laughed, shed a tear or two, and didn’t want the morning to end!

You can check out their website HERE