CUPE 951

The latest bargaining update has been sent to members. The Nurses’ Bargaining Association has accepted the mediators’ recommendations, and BCNU Council has endorsed that decision. Read the full bargaining update in your email, or find the mediators’ recommendations on the BCNU Member Portal and in the BCNU Connect app.

Impacted CUPE 951 members (plus our Head Steward & Vice President) joined the BC Nurses’ Union picket lines at Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria General Hospital, and Nanaimo Regional Hospital over the last two days in support of nurses fighting for fair wages, safe staffing, and quality public health care.

Dear Members,

We are pleased to report that you have voted 96.1% in favour of ratifying our new collective agreement with the employer.

The continued engagement, support and solidarity of CUPE 951 members over the past 7 months of bargaining is what made this agreement possible. This was a collective effort across our local.

I want to thank the entire negotiations committee for their hard work and dedication during this challenging round of bargaining. By working together and supporting each other, we achieved concrete improvements with a fair deal that we can all be proud of.

The employer expects to have their ratification process completed by next week. CUPE 951 will be in touch with more information on implementing new provisions and retro pay once we work out the details with the employer.

In Solidarity,

Kirk Mercer, President, and your CUPE 951 negotiations committee

Negotiating Committee Members and Alternates: Stephen Leckie, Amy Issel, Page DeWolfe, Teresa Dixon, Laurie Whyte, Kara White, Michael Rheault, Sarah Rowland

National Indigenous Peoples Day On June 21, we acknowledge the ongoing, fierce advocacy of our Indigenous members and Indigenous communities across the country. CUPE acknowledges that it is more important than ever to respect the rights of Indigenous peoples to their unceded territories, as well as to preserve and protect their cu...

President Kirk Mercer presented to the BC Government Finance Committee on the importance of investing in post-secondary education, including the University of Victoria (UVic), and keeping BC Transit publicly operated rather than contracting out services.

He also advocated for expanding free transit for children aged 12 and under and promoting the BusReady program across Vancouver Island and throughout British Columbia, helping to create a new generation of transit users while encouraging sustainable and accessible transportation.

Wishing Cathrine Jansen a very well-deserved retirement!

It is hard to put into words the impact you have had on our union and on all of us who have had the privilege of working alongside you. Your dedication, professionalism, and unwavering commitment have set a standard that few could ever hope to match.

Thank you for everything you have given over the years. Your contributions will leave a lasting legacy.

Wishing you happiness, good health, and many wonderful memories in the years ahead. Congratulations, Cathrine!

Congratulations to the newly elected members of the 951 Executive!

Photo (left to right)
Amy: 1st Vice-President
Sarah: Trustee
Olivia: Member-at-Large
Susie: Communications Chair
Michael: Treasurer
Stephen: Head Steward
Kirk: President (oath for new executive)

Not in photo:
Page DeWolfe: Trustee

Hey Victoria!

Did you know that 1 in 4 people who menstruate report that they’ve had to choose other essentials over period products? This isn’t a choice anyone should have to face.

United Way BC is stepping up to ensure that people who lack access to menstrual products have them, through our annual Period Promise campaign.

Help us Fill the Bus (a full-sized BC Transit bus) with menstrual products Sat. May 30, from 10 am to 1 pm at Tillicum Centre. All product donations (financial donations are also welcome) will go to help local agencies in need.