CUPE 1622 currently represents over 130 members that work in animal health and welfare industry. Members work in departments and shelters all over the Fraser Valley to Metro Vancouver area. CUPE members work under the protection of a contract called a collective agreement which is bargained for by an elected committee of current members. The committee also works to resolve issues in the workplace both current and in the foreseeable future by bargaining for contract proposals that protect everyone.

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If questions arise at your workplace, email you union as they will help you to either find answers to those questions or point you in the right direction.

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Every workplace should have a steward however if not just reach out to your executive. If you are interested in learning about becoming a advocate for your co-workers for a fair and safe place to work, speak with a executive member for all the details by emailing: