Priest Valley, Greater Vernon Multiplex and the Vernon Civic Arena workers join union .

CUPE:
February 22, 2008 09:22 PM Workers who keep Vernon’s arenas running smoothly and safely have voted to join CUPE. Workers who keep Vernon’s arenas running smoothly and safely have voted to join CUPE. Priest Valley, Greater Vernon Multiplex and the Vernon Civic Arena workers are employees of the Regional District of North Okanagan and are now members of CUPE Local 1908. Workers voted unanimously to become a part of CUPE. Kevin Hansen, president of Local 1908, says, “We welcome these workers with open arms. Our local already represents workers at the Enderby arena and we’re happy to have more arena workers as part of Local 1908. We look forward to supporting them in providing quality public services in safe working environments.”