Queen Elizabeth II 1929-2022

The passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Canada’s longest reigning monarch, will have a different meaning and effect on all of us. As President of the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 15, it is my duty to give my condolences and prayers for the Royal Family,...
Happy Retirement, Donna Petersen!

Happy Retirement, Donna Petersen!

On behalf of the Executive, members, and staff, we would like to wish long-time member, steward, and Trustee, Donna Petersen, a happy retirement. We want to thank you for your amazing dedication in supporting those in the Vancouver School Board sector as well as your...
National Indigenous Peoples Day

National Indigenous Peoples Day

June 21 is usually a day of celebration for Indigenous peoples, however the past year has been a challenging time as Indigenous communities across the country mourn the ongoing recovery of thousands of Indigenous children buried on residential school grounds. Please...
Take Action on Injured Workers Day – BCFED

Take Action on Injured Workers Day – BCFED

June 1st is Injured Workers Day, a day that injured workers, their families, friends, unions & other progressive groups gather across Canada to call for urgently-needed changes to workers’ compensation programs.  This year, we are doing just that. We are ramping...
2022 Executive Election Results

2022 Executive Election Results

After the nomination process closed, Warren Williams was acclaimed as President, Ravina Lal was acclaimed as 2nd Vice President, Bernie Dionne was acclaimed as Parks Sector Representative, Roxshanna Shankar was acclaimed as the HSSCBA (Community Health) Sector...
Statement from CUPE BC Regarding National Logo

Statement from CUPE BC Regarding National Logo

BURNABY–It has come to our attention that CUPE National’s logo is being used to promote a “protest” event without our authorization. Without drawing additional attention to this event, we wish to make it clear that our union has not endorsed...