CUPE 15 Helps Launch Community Health Sector Campaign

CUPE 15, representing over 500 front line employees at Vancouver Coastal Health, has teamed up with CUPE Locals 4816 (Fraser Health) , 1978 (Vancouver Island Heath Authority), 3495 (BC Persons with Aids Society), and CUPE National to launch a extensive public campaign to raise public awareness of the important services CUPE members provide in communities across British Columbia.

The campaign includes a 30 second on-line video spot, two radio ads and an online banner which all direct the public to a new website www.howcupehelps.org.

“Our Executive Board didn’t hesitate in allocating resources towards this exciting campaign as CUPE members working in Community Health haven’t received enough recognition for the valuable work they do our community” CUPE 15 President Paul Faoro said today.

CUPE 15 members at Vancouver Coastal Health work as occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, licensed practical nurses, dental assistants and hygienists, and administrative staff who are currently organizing the many flu clinics around our city.

“Our members help people in our city every day. We’re proud of them and we know they help keep Vancouver residents healthy and our communities strong” said Pat Taylor, CUPE 15 Health Sector Representative.