Cupe779 Membership Update

Dear Members,

As we approach the holiday season, we would like to share a brief update on bargaining and extend our warmest wishes to you in the weeks ahead.

Provincial bargaining between the K–12 Presidents’ Council and the provincial government is still ongoing. This bargaining will determine our yearly wage increase and contract legnth.

Once provincial bargaining is complete, we will move directly into local bargaining with the Sea to Sky School District (SD48). Our bargaining team is already preparing to ensure that local priorities are addressed and that we secure a strong collective agreement that reflects the needs of our members. The team continues to meet regularly to plan and strategize, with one additional meeting scheduled in January. Following that meeting, we will hold a membership meeting to present our local bargaining proposals in detail and gather your feedback.

We sincerely thank you for your patience and solidarity throughout this process. Your ongoing support strengthens our position at the bargaining table. To stay informed about union business, we encourage all members to make every effort to attend membership meetings, as they are the best way to stay up to date and engaged.

As we head into the holidays, we wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas, a restful and well-deserved break, and a happy New Year. Please take time to relax, stay safe, and enjoy the season.

 
We look forward to continuing this important work together in 2026.
 
Warm Wishes,
 
Your CUPE 779 Executive and Bargaining Team

CUPE779 Annual General Meeting

Cupe779 Members,

We’d like to thank you for joining us on Saturday, April 26th and participating in our most recent AGM. It was nice to see so many members come out and cast their vote.
Please see the updated Executive list.
Sincerely,
The Cupe 779 Executive

Join the conversation and share your priorities about your work and public education

How to register

Each call has a unique Zoom link which will take you to a separate Zoom registration form. You must register for each call you wish to attend.

Below the registration links the “after meeting Bulletins will be updated to include the link to the summery of meeting.

 

Register here

 

 

Read the summery of meetings that have taken place by clicking the specific link below

  • Bussing

Link to Bulletin 62 from Bussing meeting

  • Clerical/Administrative

Link to Bulletin 63 from Clerical/ Administrative meeting

  • Custodians, Caretakers, Building Service Workers, and similar classifications

Link to Bulletin 64 for Custodians, Caretakers, Building Service Workers and similar classifications meeting

 

Updated information for K-12

The provincial Steering Committee has developed a Q&A document to assist school districts in implementing the recent updates to the Provincial COVID-19 Health & Safety Guidelines for K-12 Settings regarding mask requirements. The Ministry has developed a new infographic poster for K-12 staff on ways to reduce the risk of COVID-19 in schools and a French-language version of the guidelines is now available.

5 ways to reduce the risk of COVID-19 in your school

Updated Provincial Guidelines-QA

K-12 COVID-19 Health & Safety guidelines

French – K-12 COVID-19 Health & Safety guidelines

Addendum Public Health Guidance K-12

COVID One Year Later

BULLETIN 51 • January 25
K-12 Coordinators

COVID One year later

Today marks the one-year anniversary of Canada’s first COVID-19
case. This is a difficult milestone for us all, but it is also an important
moment to recognize the critical work you continue to provide
during an extraordinary crisis.

Thank you for the meaningful work you do every day—especially
right now. For all British Columbians, this pandemic has highlighted
just how much they depend on the services you provide. Our
families, friends, the economy and systems all benefit from your
dedication and professionalism. The work you do should never be
taken for granted.

All members, working in public schools from early years to Grade
12, are under significant stress as we cope with constantly shifting
circumstances for our families and communities during this crisis.
For more information on mental health resources please check out
Bulletin 44.

There is reason for optimism as vaccine rollout plans have been
announced. This doesn’t change the fears and pandemic fatigue
you continue to face, so if there is anything we can focus on to
support you, please let us know.

To assist you further during this difficult period, we want to
provide the most accurate and up to date information relevant to
your work in the sector. Please visit our website for information
about COVID-19, including frequently asked questions and other
resources. If you prefer to receive updates via social media, please
follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @cupek12bc.
We wish you continued safety as we all double up efforts to follow
guidelines and stay safe with COVID variants now on the scene.

In solidarity,
Jeanne Marr and Chris Losito
K-12 Coordinators – BC Region

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