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We work on the unceded land of the Coast Salish peoples–Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations.

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Vancouver School Board – Potential Functional Closures

Vancouver School Board – Potential Functional Closures

Greetings K-12 Members:As many of you are aware, there could be the possibility of “functional closures” of schools in the district due to attendance impacts by COVID 19. A “functional closure” means that some schools may be closed, but there will be efforts made to...

Return to School January 4, 2022 for VSB Members

Return to School January 4, 2022 for VSB Members

Greetings: We wish to update you with the current information we have from the employer regarding the January return to school plan. All CUPE Local 15 VSB members are to report for work on Tuesday, January 4th as you have all been deemed essential service employees....

Vancouver Art Gallery Mandatory Vaccination Policy

Vancouver Art Gallery Mandatory Vaccination Policy

Dear Vancouver Art Gallery Members:CUPE Local 15 was emailed the DRAFT Mandatory Vaccination Policy regarding the Vancouver Art Gallery’s intention to institute mandatory vaccinations for all unionized employees on December 17, 2021 at 4:27 p.m. The union was not...

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City of Vancouver and Park Board Section 54 Discussions

Dear Members at City of Vancouver and Board of Parks and Recreation: As you are all aware, your union representatives have been meeting with the employer since November 26, 2025 to discuss the Section 54 notice and notice of impending layoffs. We have met with...

CBA Bargaining Bulletin – January 27, 2026

Dear Vancouver Coastal Health HSSCBA Members: Please find attached a bargaining update sent on behalf of the Community Bargaining Association (CBA) Negotiating Committee. In solidarity, Santino ScardilloActing President

Labour Adjustment Plan Agreement

Dear City and Parks Members: Kindly find below a summary of the Labour Adjustment Plan Agreement as per Section 54 of the BC Labour Relations Code as well as an FAQ provided by the City of Vancouver. In solidarity, Santino ScardilloActing President

CUPE Locals Speaking Out as City Considers Job Cuts

Dear City et al (City of Vancouver, Park Board, RayCam, and Britannia) Members: We know this is an unsettling time for CUPE members who work for the City of Vancouver. But we are fighting back. As we learned last week, the City’s draft 2026 budget would cut around 400...

HSPBA Bargaining Bulletin – Employer’s First Monetary Offer Falls Short

Dear Vancouver Coastal Health HSPBA Members: Kindly find attached a bargaining bulletin sent on behalf of Andrew Ledger, Health Sector Coordinator, regarding an update on the employer’s response to the first offer.

CBA Bargaining Bulletin – November 5, 2025

Dear Vancouver Coastal Health HSSCBA Members: Please find below a bargaining update sent on behalf of the Health Sector Coordinator, Andrew Ledger.

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...

Langara College – Voluntary Severance and Upcoming Union Support Sessions

Dear Langara CUPE Local 15 Members: Please find below the notice regarding voluntary severance and upcoming Union support sessions.

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