Union News
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
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...
Langara College – Voluntary Severance and Upcoming Union Support Sessions
Dear Langara CUPE Local 15 Members: Please find below the notice regarding voluntary severance and upcoming Union support sessions.
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
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...
K-12 Coordinator’s Bulletin – Important Information Regarding Childcare in Public Schools
Dear Vancouver School Board Members: Kindly find below a bulletin from your CUPE K-12 Coordinator that contains important information about legislative changes regarding childcare in public schools.
Attention City Members – Updated Executive Election Information
The list of candidates running for City Sector Representative has been updated. Please see the revised information below: Candidates for City Sector Representative:Brian DoSusy MckaySusanne RuhleSeagrin Worster
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...
Vancouver School Board – Ratification of Bargaining Proposals Results
Dear K-12 Members:Thanks to the members who came out to our Ratification of Bargaining Proposals meetings held on April 1 and 2, 2025.The members voted overwhelmingly in favour of ratifying the bargaining proposals as presented.We are currently exploring dates to...
Sikh Heritage Month Invitation – Tuesday, April 1, 2025 @ Vancouver City Hall
Dear CUPE Local 15 members, Please see below an invitation from the Sikh Community to an event at Vancouver City Hall, 453 W 12th Avenue, to celebrate Sikh Heritage Month. Sikh Heritage Month InvitationDownload
REMINDER – VSB Ratification of Bargaining Proposals – April 1 and 2, 2025
Dear K-12 Members: This is a reminder that the meetings for the ratification of bargaining proposals will be held next week on April 1st and April 2nd. Your current collective agreement expires on June 30, 2025. Your bargaining committee has been meeting to review...
Langara College CUPE Local 15 Open Office – Tuesday, March 25, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Dear Langara College CUPE Local 15 Members: Please see the notice below for our monthly open office which will be held this Thursday, March 25, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. In solidarity, Your Langara Shop Stewards, Sophie BennettGitanjali GillAntonius GunawanBri...
VSB Information Bulletin – IMPORTANT Bargaining Update – March 20, 2025
Greetings VSB Members: It has just been brought to your bargaining committee’s attention that a group called the EA Café is calling for a meeting on April 1 and 2, 2025 for all Education Assistants (EAs) of the School District #39 (SD 39), Vancouver. There are several...
VSB Ratification of Bargaining Proposals – April 1 and 2, 2025
Dear K-12 Members: Your current collective agreement expires on June 30, 2025. Your bargaining committee has been meeting to review survey responses and other related material in order to prepare bargaining proposals for the upcoming round of negotiations. For your...
Langara College Bargaining Bulletin #1 – March 17, 2025
Dear Langara College Members, Your bargaining committee has started meeting and is preparing a strategy for bargaining. The current collective agreement expires on March 31, 2025 and will remain in effect until a new agreement is reached.In the coming weeks, you will...
CBA Bargaining Update Bulletin – March 14, 2025
Dear Vancouver Coastal Health HSSCBA Members: Please find attached a bargaining update sent on behalf of the Community Bargaining Association (CBA) Negotiating Committee.