Union News

Langara College Open Office – Thursday, November 28, 2024
Dear Langara College CUPE Local 15 Members: Please see the notice below for our monthly open office which will be held this Thursday, November 28, 2024 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. In solidarity, Your Langara Shop Stewards,Sophie BennettGitanjali GillAntonius...
Picket Line Information from CUPW Vancouver Local 846
Dear Members: Please find below a message from CUPW Vancouver Local 846 regarding the Canada Post Picket Lines. – Circulating on behalf of CUPW Vancouver Local 846 – Thank you for standing with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) during this critical time....
Important Notice: Delay in Members’ Voice Delivery
Dear CUPE Local 15 Members: Due to the current Canada Post strike, you may experience delays in receiving this month’s Members' Voice newsletter. The latest edition is also available on our website for your convenience. Thank you for your patience and understanding....
Rest In Peace Brother Horgan
Sometimes a politician really is a friend of the people. RIP Brother John Horgan. A tireless advocate for workers, he stood shoulder-to-shoulder with us in the fight for fair wages, better working conditions, and dignity on the job. His legacy will continue to inspire...
Expression of Interest for Casual EDMP Representatives
Greetings HSPBA and HSSCBA Members: Please find attached from National Representative and Health Sector Coordinator, Andrew Ledger, regarding a call for expression of interest (EOI) for casual Enhanced Disability Management Program (EDMP) representatives. Questions...
CUPE Mourns the Loss of Murray Sinclair, Will Continue to Fight for Justice for Indigenous Peoples
CUPE NATIONAL: It is with deep sadness that CUPE mourns the passing of Murray Sinclair. Sinclair served as Manitoba’s first Indigenous lawyer and judge, a senator, and chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. “Murray Sinclair played a critical role in...
Support to Unionize Research Assistants
Dear Members: The University of British Columbia is the largest university in BC and one of the largest in Canada. Yet it is one of the last universities in the country without a union for graduate research assistants. The lack of a union has prevented UBC student...
Ministry Funding for Health Sector
Greetings CUPE CBA and HSPBA Members, Please find attached a bulletin from our Health Sector Coordinator, Andrew Ledger, which includes an important update regarding funding for our health sector.
Campaign by COPE: The Schools We Need
Greetings Vancouver School Board Members: Please find below a letter from the Coalition of Progressive Electors (COPE) regarding their "The Schools We Need" Campaign.
K-12 Presidents Council Bulletin – Executive Board Elections 2024 Results
Dear Vancouver School Board Members: Please find attached a bulletin from Kirsten Daub, the CUPE K-12 Coordinator, which includes the results from the recent 2024 Executive Board Elections. In solidarity, CUPE Local 15
VSB Special Meeting Notice – Election of Bargaining Committee – Thursday, May 23, 2024
Dear Vancouver School Board Members: Please see the attachment below regarding an upcoming special meeting to elect a bargaining committee. A hard copy has been sent to your home address that we have on file. We hope to see you at this important meeting!
K-12 Coordinator’s Bulletin: 2024 Wage Increase
Dear Vancouver School Board Members: Please find attached a bulletin from the CUPE K-12 Coordinator, which includes important information regarding the July 1, 2024 wage increase. In solidarity, CUPE Local 15
Bargaining Bulletin #1 – News from the Chartwells Langara Bargaining Committee
April 19, 2024 Greetings Chartwells Members: CUPE LOCAL 15 BARGAINING COMMITTEE The Bargaining Committee met several times over the last six months, reviewing the survey results and continuing our comprehensive analysis of the Collective Agreement. We are now ready to...
Solidarity with CUPE 1490 Members
Greetings Members, Our fellow CUPE 1490 members in Black River-Matheson, Ontario, urgently need our support. They've faced disgraceful treatment from the local mayor and council throughout their winter strike. Please take a moment to send a letter to the mayor and...
Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)/Life Smart Resources
Dear City at el Members, On behalf of the City of Vancouver, please find attached the various mental health and well-being resources available to City et al members. For additional resources, kindly visit the Mental health and well-being resources for staff | City of...
HSPBA & CBA Members to Receive Maximum Cost of Living Increase this Year
Greetings Members! Please see attached a bulletin regarding the Cost of Living Increase this year.