City Budget and Job Security Concerns

City Budget and Job Security Concerns

Dear City et al CUPE Local 15 Members: In recent days, the union office has received many inquiries from concerned members following media reports regarding the City of Vancouver’s intention to hold next year’s operating budget increase at 0%, the discussions around...
Proposed 0% Property Tax Increase

Proposed 0% Property Tax Increase

Dear Members at the City of Vancouver and Vancouver Board of Parks: As you may have seen in the news, the employer has announced upcoming service cuts, closed the City’s equity office, and laid off eight exempt staff. On top of this, the Mayor has advanced a motion...
Update Regarding Changes to the City’s Flexible Work Plans

Update Regarding Changes to the City’s Flexible Work Plans

Dear City and Parks Members: As previously communicated, in response to the City’s May 28, 2025 announcement that they would be increasing the minimum in-office days from one to three per week, the union filed a policy grievance. While we have been working through the...
Canada Post Strike – The Members’ Voice Delivery

Canada Post Strike – The Members’ Voice Delivery

Dear CUPE Local 15 Members: Due to the ongoing Canada Post strike, the Members’ Voice may be delayed, or if the strike continues for an extended period, may not be mailed. To ensure timely access, we are emailing the newsletter to all members’ personal email...
City et al Memorandum of Agreement Ratification Vote Results

City et al Memorandum of Agreement Ratification Vote Results

Dear City et al (City of Vancouver, Park Board, RayCam, and Britannia) Members: The City et al Bargaining Committee would like to thank everyone who came out yesterday to vote on the proposed changes to our collective agreement. We are pleased to inform you that the...