CUPE728 has some amazing Culinary Assistants (Formally: Cafeteria Assistant I & II)!! They have such an important role in our high schools. They help in training students enrolled in food handling and preparation courses, taking care of the kitchen facilities, preparation of food served in the cafeterias and much, much more. Each year, on January 16, we recognize all their hard work and dedication to their role.
History on Family Day:
In 2012, a two-week consultation process was held in order to determine if British Columbians preferred the holiday to fall on the second or third Monday in February.
On May 28, 2012, it was announced that Family Day would be observed on the second Monday in February each year, starting February 11, 2013. As this did not coincide with Presidents Day, it also provided two consecutive long weekends for tourism, particularly at BC’s many ski resorts.
On February 9, 2018, the Government of British Columbia announced that Family Day would be moved to the 3rd Monday in February in 2019, to align their holiday with the rest of those provinces who observe it on that Monday.
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This meeting is for ALL CUPE728 members, even if you’re brand new.
Not sure what a Monthly Union Meetings? This is a meeting where you get to hear what your Union Executive has been up to, what important events will be happening, how your union dues are being spent and if there are motions, you will get to vote on them. You will also be able to ask questions.
This meeting will be in-person at our Union Office (#209 – 6678 152nd Street, Surrey BC V3S 7J2) or on-line using Zoom. The registration for the meeting will be sent out through the Chronicle Newsletter and to your personal email address (we cannot use your work email). If you have changed your personal email address or have not sent it to the Union, please email office@cupe728.ca or commofficer@cupe728.ca
What is Braille?
We have amazing Bus Drivers! February 22nd is Bus Driver Appreciation day with CUPE728 and Surrey Schools. We thank all our drivers today and everyday for their dedication in the safety of the students, staff and our community.
Calling all IESWs for a Unit Meeting with your Shop Stewards. Some topics that may be discussed are bargaining, health and safety, important job information, upcoming dates that will affect IESWs and more, If you have topics you would like considered, please email your shop stewards:
Sheila – ssseasecondary@cupe728.ca
Cassie – ssseaelementary@cupe728.ca.ca
Nora – ssstudentsupport@cupe728.ca
(posted Jan 8, 2026)