Union News
Update on Vancouver’s 2026 Budget Decision
Dear City et al (City of Vancouver, Park Board, RayCam, and Britannia) Members: This afternoon, Ken Sim and the ABC Councillors voted to adopt the 2026 budget, despite concerns raised by workers, taxpayers, community members, and organizations across the city. This is...
Budget Update & Community Open Letter
Dear City et al (City of Vancouver, Park Board, RayCam, and Britannia) Members: We have an update on today’s meeting with the City, as well as an important new community action to share. Update from today’s meeting with the City Earlier today, representatives from...
CBA Bargaining Bulletin – November 18, 2025
Dear Vancouver Coastal Health HSSCBA Members: Please find attached the bulletin with the link for an additional strike vote information session, sent on behalf of the Health Sector Coordinator, Andrew Ledger.
Vancouver Art Gallery – Bargaining Committee Election – December 3, 2025
Dear Vancouver Art Gallery CUPE Local 15 Members: Please find below the meeting notice regarding the upcoming Bargaining Committee election on December 3, 2025.
REVISED – CBA Bargaining Bulletin – November 5, 2025
Hello, Please find attached the revised bulletin sent on behalf of the Health Sector Coordinator, Andrew Ledger. The effective date is November 15, 2025, not January 1, 2026.
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...
CBA Bargaining Update – July 18, 2025
Dear Vancouver Coastal Health HSSCBA Members: Please find attached a bargaining update sent on behalf of the Community Bargaining Association (CBA) Negotiating Committee
Langara College Bargaining Bulletin #3 – July 17, 2025
Greetings CUPE members, Hope your summer is off to a good start! Your bargaining committee continues to meet to develop proposals for bargaining. We anticipate bringing draft proposals to the membership for ratification in early fall. We will send out more information...
VSB Health and Wellness Program 2024/2025 Deadline Past Due
Greetings Vancouver School Board (VSB) Members: If you had applied and received approval for a purchase under the Health and Wellness program, you will need to submit your receipts immediately as the program for 2024/2025 expired on June 30, 2025. Failing to provide...
CUPE Local 15 Member Information Session – Layoff and Bumping Process
Dear Vancouver Art Gallery Members, As part of the union’s continued support during the current workforce transition at the Vancouver Art Gallery,...
VSB 2024/2025 School Year End Information Bulletin
Greetings Vancouver School Board (VSB) Members! We would like to start off by wishing everyone a very happy and healthy summer break! While most have headed off for a very well-deserved break, work still continues between the union and employer preparing for the...
CANCELLED – Vancouver Art Gallery Health & Safety Information Session on July 2, 2025
Dear CUPE 15 Vancouver Art Gallery Members: Please note that the information session scheduled for today, July 2nd, has been cancelled.
CUPE Local 15, 391, and 1004 Member Update – 2026 Budget Outlook
Dear Members: Please find attached a message from Warren Williams, CUPE Local 15 President; Amir Abbey, CUPE Local 391 President; and Rob Limongelli, CUPE Local 1004 Administrator regarding the City’s 2026 Budget Outlook.
By-Election Results – June 25, 2025
Dear Members: Thank you to everyone who attended the General Membership Meeting on June 25, 2025. We are pleased to announce the results of the by-election held during the in-person meeting for two positions: Trustee: Following the nomination and voting process,...
Vancouver Art Gallery Voluntary Severance and Upcoming Union Support Sessions
Dear CUPE Local 15 Vancouver Art Gallery Members: Please find the attached notice from CUPE Local 15 President, Warren Williams.
Langara College CUPE Local 15 Open Office – Tuesday, June 24, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Dear Langara College CUPE Local 15 Members: Please see the attached notice for our monthly open office, which will be held Tuesday, June 24, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Your Langara Shop Stewards, Sophie Bennett Amanda BurkholderGitanjali GillSean JamesKrista...