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 for staff to prepare a budget based on a 0% property tax increase for 2026.
The motion was brought to Council on October 8, 2025 and was passed.
We will be meeting with the employer in the coming days to address your concerns, demand transparency, and push back against decisions that erode public services and good jobs. There will be more opportunities for input from the public and from interested parties as we approach the budget.
We know this news is unsettling and raises many questions. CUPE Local 15 is committed to standing up for our members and protecting the services our communities rely on.
If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to the union office at email@cupe15.org or (604) 879-4671.
In solidarity,
Warren Williams
President