Union News
A Message From Your City et al Bargaining Committee
Dear City et al (City of Vancouver, Park Board, Ray-Cam, and Britannia) Members: It is with great sadness that we inform you of the sudden passing of a member of our Committee. Ava Choy, City Representative and Vice-Chair left us suddenly on July 13, 2025 during...
Vancouver Art Gallery Member Meeting – July 29, 2025
Dear CUPE Local 15 Vancouver Art Gallery Members: CUPE Local 15 and the Vancouver Art Gallery have reached an Adjustment Plan Agreement (APA) under Section 54 of the BC Labour Relations Code, effective July 25, 2025. This agreement outlines measures to support...
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,...
Message from CUPE National — CUPE Leads the Way in Global Occupational Health and Safety
Dear Members: Please see the article below from the CUPE National Counterpoint publication regarding the appointment of Troy Winters, CUPE's senior health and safety officer, as the convenor of the working group for the International Organization for Standardization...
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....
Emily Carr University of Art and Design Annual General Membership (AGM) Meeting – Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Greetings Emily Carr University of Art and Design (ECUAD) Members:We are organizing a CUPE Local 15 AGM for members at Emily Carr University of Art and Design and the meeting details are as follows:Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00...
CUPE Local 15 AGM (Vancouver Art Gallery) Meeting
Greetings Vancouver Art Gallery/CUPE Local 15 Members: The Vancouver Art Gallery Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please find the meeting notice below. We kindly ask that you share this message with your...
CUPE Local 15 at the BCFed Convention
Greetings Members: CUPE Local 15 members proudly represented our local at the BCFed Convention, engaging with union leaders, activists, and Premier David Eby. This event provided a valuable opportunity to connect, collaborate, and advocate on important issues...