Union News

K-12 Coordinator’s Bulletin: 2024 Wage Increase

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

Solidarity with CUPE 1490 Members

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

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...

Museum of Vancouver Tentative Agreement Reached

Dear Museum of Vancouver Members: Thank you to the members who attended our ratification presentation and vote today. The members voted in favour of accepting the tentative agreement as recommended by the Bargaining Committee. If you have any questions, please direct...

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H.R. MacMillan Space Centre Tentative Agreement Reached

Dear H.R. MacMillan Space Centre Members: Thank you to the members who attended our ratification presentation and vote yesterday. The members voted in favour of accepting the tentative agreement as recommended by the Bargaining Committee. If you have any questions,...

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Response to George Affleck regarding tax increases

Affleck comments on Global News Hour June 27, 2023 Writing in response to comments made during an interview with Global news regarding the City ofVancouver budget outlook and the potential tax increases. When questioned as to why Vancouver isseeing higher tax...

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Happy Canada Day!

Have a safe and happy Canada Day, everyone, and thank you to our members working at facilities and parks that are being enjoyed by everyone. We appreciate you and all members every day!

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Upcoming Local 561 Solidarity with CUPE National Officers

Greetings Members:You are invited to two events happening next Wednesday, July 5th. They will have Mark Hancock and Candace Rennick in attendance from CUPE National, as well as Karen and Trevor from CUPE BC.  In the morning, they will have a burmashave action at...

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