Union News

Message From CUPE National – A Militant Labour Movement for a Better Future
Greetings Members: Please kindly find below a message from CUPE National President Mark Hancock: As union members, unity is our strength. And we need that strength today more than ever as we fight for a better life for our members, and as we fight the division and the...
Office Closure – December 24, 2024 to January 1, 2025
Greetings, Please note that our office is closed and we will be returning on Thursday, January 2, 2025. If you have any questions or concerns, you may email us at email@cupe15.org or leave a message at 604-879-4671 and someone will assist you in the New Year. Thank...
City et al Bargaining Priorities Survey 2024/2025
Dear City et al (City of Vancouver, Park Board, Ray-Cam, and Britannia) Members: Your Bargaining Committee has finished creating our members’ bargaining survey for you to complete. We have sent an email with the link to your personal email address that we have on...
Invitation from VSB Trustee: Town Hall – January 18, 2025
Greetings Members: Please find below an invitation from Vancouver School Board (VSB) Trustee Suzie Mah regarding a town hall on Saturday, January 18, 2024. Coalition of Progressive Electors and VSB Trustee Suzie Mah need your help. Let’s build the schools we need;...
CUPE Local 15 AGM (Vancouver Art Gallery) Election Results
Greetings Vancouver Art Gallery/CUPE Local 15 Members: Please find below the election results from the Vancouver Art Gallery Annual General Meeting held on December 11, 2024.
National Day of Remembrance and Action to End Violence Against Women
December 6 marks the somber anniversary of the 1989 École Polytechnique Massacre where an armed student targeted and murdered 14 women. On National Day of Remembrance and Action to End Violence Against Women, we reaffirm our commitment to ending gender-based violence....
Who are you Celebrating this Pride Month?
The Executive Board and the Society’s Board proudly support our members from the 2SLGTBQIA+ community and celebrate their numerous achievements in fostering a more open and inclusive society.
City of Vancouver Fit City News: July – August 2024
Greetings City of Vancouver and Park Board Members: Please find attached the July – August 2024 issue of the Fit City News from the City of Vancouver.
Langara College Open Office – Thursday, July 25, 2024
Dear Langara College CUPE Local 15 Members: Please see the attached notice for our monthly open office, which will be held this Thursday, July 25, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. In solidarity, Your Langara Shop Stewards,Sophie BennettGitanjali GillAntonius...
VSB 2023/2024 End of Year Bulletin
Greetings Vancouver School Board Members! We would like to begin by wishing everyone a great summer and thank all our members for their support and understanding as we navigated through some very challenging times this past school year. We wish to provide all 10-month...
Provincial Job Evaluation Bulletin for School District Support Staff
Dear Vancouver School Board (VSB) Members: Please find attached a bulletin regarding the progress of the Provincial Joint Job Evaluation Steering Committee, for informational purposes only. The current VSB Job Evaluation language in our Collective Agreement is still...
Langara College CUPE Local 15 – Open Office – Thursday, June 27, 2024 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 this Thursday, June 27, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.. In solidarity, Your Langara Shop Stewards, Sophie Bennett Gitanjali Gill Antonius...
Memorandum of Agreement Ratified
Dear Chartwells Members: Thank you to all the members who came to the information meeting on June 21, 2024, and voted for the Memorandum of Agreement. The members ratified and voted in favour of the four-year term Memorandum of Agreement as presented. In solidarity,...
National Indigenous Peoples Day
National Indigenous Peoples Day, celebrated on June 21, honours the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis across Canada. CUPE Local 15 encourages its members to use this day to learn about the rich history, heritage, and culture of Indigenous peoples. We stand in solidarity...
Juneteenth Quick Facts
Update on CBA Provincial Recruitment and Retention Incentives
Dear Vancouver Coastal Health CBA Members: Please find attached the bulletin from our Health Sector Coordinator, Andrew Ledger, which includes updates regarding the Ministry of Health’s funding initiatives.