Union News
Update Regarding Changes to the City’s Flexible Work Plans
Dear City and Parks Members: As previously communicated, in response to the City’s May 28, 2025 announcement that they would be increasing the minimum in-office days from one to three per week, the union filed a policy grievance. While we have been working through the...
CBA Bargaining Bulletin – Impasse Reached with Employer
Dear Vancouver Coastal Health HSSCBA Members: Please find attached a bargaining update sent on behalf of the Community Bargaining Association (CBA) Negotiating Committee.
CBA Bargaining Bulletin – October 2, 2025
Dear Vancouver Coastal Health HSSCBA Members: Please find attached a bargaining update sent on behalf of the Community Bargaining Association (CBA) Negotiating Committee.
Canada Post Strike – The Members’ Voice Delivery
Dear CUPE Local 15 Members: Due to the ongoing Canada Post strike, the Members’ Voice may be delayed, or if the strike continues for an extended period, may not be mailed. To ensure timely access, we are emailing the newsletter to all members' personal email addresses...
HSPBA Bargaining Update Bulletin – September 29, 2025
Dear Vancouver Coastal Health HSPBA Members: Please find attached the bulletin from our Health Sector Coordinator, Andrew Ledger, regarding the HSPBA bargaining update.
Support BCGEU/PEA Workers: Fund the Frontlines March and Rally – October 1, 2025
Greetings Members: Please see below courtesy of the BC Federation of Labour. Please join the BCGEU and PEA for a march and rally on Wednesday, October 1st. March from Vancouver Art Gallery at noon, rally at Jack Poole Plaza at 1:00 pm. "B.C. public service workers...
City et al – Ratification of Bargaining Proposals Results
Dear City et al (City of Vancouver, Park Board, Ray-Cam, and Britannia) 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....
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day ! ☘️
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner! This March 17, we celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of the Irish community. Whether you're wearing green, enjoying traditional Irish fare, or just taking a moment to appreciate the spirit of the day, we...
HSPBA Bargaining Update Bulletin – March 10, 2025
Dear Vancouver Coastal Health HSPBA Members: Please find attached the bulletin from our Health Sector Coordinator, Andrew Ledger, regarding the HSPBA bargaining update.
K-12 Coordinator’s Bulletin – The Tyee Article on Education Assistants
Dear Vancouver School Board Members: Kindly find attached below an article from The Tyee regarding Education Assistants in our public schools.
City et al Bargaining Proposal Ratification Meetings – Thursday, March 13, 2025
Dear City et al (City of Vancouver, Park Board, Ray-Cam, and Britannia) Members: Please mark your calendar on March 13, 2025 to attend the City et al Bargaining Proposal Ratification meeting for all members working at the City of Vancouver, Vancouver Park Board,...
Langara College CUPE Local 15 Open Office – Thursday, February 27, 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, February 27, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. In solidarity, Your Langara Shop Stewards, Sophie BennettGitanjali GillAntonius...
Vancouver Maritime Museum By Donation Open House Day
Please see the attached link regarding the Vancouver Maritime Museum's by donation Open House Day on Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.: https://vanmaritime.com/explore/events-and-programs/open-house-olas/
Joint Health and Safety Committee Survey
Please find attached a bulletin and message from Paul Simpson, President of K-12 Presidents Council. Dear K-12 Presidents Council, The K-12 Presidents Council and BCPSEA Provincial Health and Safety Taskforce is distributing links to a survey for all Joint Health and...
Health Sector Bargaining Framework in BC
Dear Vancouver Coastal Health HSPBA and CBA Members: Please find attached a document from Andrew Ledger, CUPE Health Sector Coordinator, outlining the Health Sector bargaining framework.
City et al Bargaining Update – January 27, 2025
Greetings City et al (City of Vancouver, Park Board, Ray-Cam, and Britannia) Members: The Bargaining Committee writes to advise our Members that on Friday, January 24, 2025, the Common Employer (City of Vancouver, Park Board, Ray-Cam, and Britannia) served Notice to...