Union News

HSPBA Bargaining Bulletin – October 27, 2025

HSPBA Bargaining Bulletin – October 27, 2025

Greetings Vancouver Coastal Health HSPBA Members: Please find attached the bulletin from our Health Sector Coordinator, Andrew Ledger, regarding the HSPBA bargaining survey results.

City Budget and Job Security Concerns

City Budget and Job Security Concerns

Dear City et al CUPE Local 15 Members: In recent days, the union office has received many inquiries from concerned members following media reports regarding the City of Vancouver’s intention to hold next year’s operating budget increase at 0%, the discussions around...

Proposed 0% Property Tax Increase

Proposed 0% Property Tax Increase

Dear Members at the City of Vancouver and Vancouver Board of Parks: As you may have seen in the news, the employer has announced upcoming service cuts, closed the City’s equity office, and laid off eight exempt staff. On top of this, the Mayor has advanced a motion...

Langara College Ratification of Bargaining Proposals Results

Langara College Ratification of Bargaining Proposals Results

Dear Langara CUPE Local 15 Members: Thank you to the members who attended our Ratification of Bargaining Proposals meetings. The members voted overwhelmingly in favour of ratifying the bargaining proposals as presented. Please watch for future updates from your...

South Vancouver Neighbourhood House – Available Support

Kindly find some information below from MLA, Sunita Dhir, Vancouver-Langara Riding regarding support that is available if you have been impacted by the tragic events at Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day Festival. People in British Columbia, Canada, and around the world are in...

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Message from the President

We are deeply saddened by the tragic events that occurred on April 26, 2025, during the Lapu Lapu Day celebrations on Fraser Street, in Vancouver. Our hearts go out to the victims, their families, and the entire Filipino community during this difficult time. We stand...

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2025 Executive Board Elections Information

Nominations for the Executive Board were held at the March 26, 2025 Virtual General Membership Meeting. All voting for the upcoming 2025 Annual Executive Board Elections will be conducted online. There will be an election for President, 2nd Vice President, City Sector...

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