Union News
VSB Gratuity and Supplementary Vacation Days
Dear Vancouver School Board (VSB) Members: Kindly find below a message from VSB Payroll, Benefits and Compliance Manager, Helen Mach, regarding the option to bank gratuity and/or supplementary vacation days. If you have further questions about this, please contact...
Langara College Member Bulletin – December 1, 2025
Dear Langara College Members: Please see the notice regarding recent challenges at Langara College.
REMINDER – Vancouver Art Gallery – Bargaining Committee Election – Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Dear Vancouver Art Gallery CUPE Local 15 Members: This is a reminder that the Bargaining Committee election will take place on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
CBA Strike Vote Bulletin
Dear Vancouver Coastal Health HSSCBA Members: Please find below a bulletin regarding the strike vote sent on behalf of the Health Sector Coordinator, Andrew Ledger.
Langara College CUPE Local 15 Open Office – Thursday, November 27, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Dear Langara College CUPE Local 15 Members: Please see the below notice for our monthly open office, which will be held tomorrow, Thursday, November 27, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Your Langara Shop Stewards, Sophie BennettAmanda BurkholderGitanjali GillAntonius...
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...
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...
K-12 Provincial Bargaining Bulletin – June 20, 2025
Dear K-12 Members:Please see below the bulletin from Paul Simpson, President of CUPE K-12 Presidents’ Council. Please note, this is only the FIRST offer that the Provincial K - 12 bargaining committee has received, and they will be continuing to work towards a...
*CANCELLED* Vancouver Art Gallery Health & Safety Information Session on July 2, 2025
Dear CUPE 15 Vancouver Art Gallery Members: Please find attached a letter from the CUPE Local 15 President, Warren Williams, regarding an upcoming information session.
City et al Bargaining Update
Dear City et al (City of Vancouver, Park Board, Ray-Cam, and Britannia) Members: Your bargaining committee has met with the employer on eight occasions since we were served notice to bargain in January. Over this time, your committee’s primary focus has been on...