City of Surrey fitness professionals join CUPE

Join local with more than 3,500 other members

City of Surrey fitness professionals join CUPE
The new members work for the City of Surrey as group fitness instructors (including Aquafit), personal trainers, and wellness instructors (including meditation, Pilates and yoga). GOOGLE STREET VIEW

The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 402 gained 206 new members who work as fitness professionals in Surrey, B.C., through a Labour Relations Board (LRB) vote held on Jan. 25.

The new members work for the City of Surrey as group fitness instructors (including Aquafit), personal trainers, and wellness instructors (including meditation, Pilates and yoga).

The work of fitness professionals is certified and instructors must be registered with their professional associations. They help seniors stay in their homes longer, provide social connection for people who may not have a large circle of friends, and help people with injuries heal safely, said the union.

CUPE 402 represents more than 3,500 part- and full-time members including workers at the City of White Rock, Surrey Public Library, and Cloverdale Rodeo.

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