CUPE 391
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CUPE 391
@CUPE391
Official account of CUPE Local 391 representing 750+ employees of Vancouver Public Library, Sechelt Public Library, and Gibsons and District Public Library.

As the end of their 72-hour strike notice approaches, BCGEU members working at Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) are calling on the @VI_Library board to prevent branch closures and to provide a fair and respectful offer. Full media release here: bcgeu.ca/seventy-two_ho…

To help reduce barriers to library access we're simplifying & reducing fines & fees. Late charges for all items are now $0.20/day for adults & $0.10 for youth. Renewal limits are increased to 3 x per item. These & other changes are effective now (Feb 1): vpl.ca/borrowing/limi…

Thrilled to share that @Eden_Fine_Day is our new Indigenous Storyteller in Residence! Born on the Sweetgrass Reserve in Saskatchewan & raised in East Vancouver, Eden Fine Day is an author, musician, visual artist & proud nehiyaw iskwew (Cree woman). ow.ly/Q22w50HzkCX

What do library workers really do? It’s more than just putting books away. In our new video, you’ll hear from library workers directly about the impact they have on the community. Share now—we need to give library workers the support they need. youtu.be/GduUz2vgGZI






"Charles est un grand militant syndical, un leader fantastique dans notre mouvement, et un ami qui va beaucoup me manquer. Merci pour tout ton travail pour notre syndicat, pour notre mouvement, et pour les membres du SCFP à travers le Canada." #CUPE2021 #SCFP2021 @CUPENatSec











Our own @CUPE391Pres Kari speaking to the vital need for the Province to improve the funding model for libraries. We are thrilled that the delegates of the @CUPEBC Convention support this work! #cupebc21 #onlylibrariescan #librarytwitter #library

Excited to be the 16th WIR @VPL this summer 2021. Join me for lots of fun FREE programming, including readings featuring some of my fav authors, agent sessions, open mics, manuscript consults. We're still planning but please stay tuned for more info! 💜 bit.ly/3hX6lvZ






