Union News

National Indigenous Veterans Day
President, Warren Williams and 1st Vice-President, Santino Scardillo laying a wreath on behalf of CUPE Local 15 at the National Indigenous Veterans' Day Ceremony at the Cenotaph.
Messages from the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) – Shaping a Brighter, More Affordable Future in Canada
Greetings Members: Please see messages attached from the Canadian Labour Congress regarding how to get involved in shaping a brighter, more affordable future in Canada.
City et al Ratification of Tentative Agreement Meeting – Friday, November 17, 2023
Dear City et al Members: Please find attached the important notice regarding the ratification meeting for the City et al tentative agreement that was mailed out to the home addresses and emailed to your personal email addresses that we have on file. Please pass this...
Petition from OneCity Vancouver – Save the Vancouver School Board Personnel Committee
Dear CUPE Local 15 Members: Please see attached notice from OneCity Vancouver to petition Vancouver School Board (VSB) Trustees to not merge the Personnel Committee with the Finance Committee.
City et al Tentative Agreement Reached
Dear City et al Members: Your CUPE Local 15 City et al Bargaining Committee is pleased to announce that a tentative agreement was reached in the late evening of October 16, 2023. We have scheduled a ratification meeting at the Maritime Labour Centre to be held on...
4th Annual CUPE Local 15 Pumpkin Carving Contest
Dear CUPE Local 15 Members: 4th Annual CUPE Local 15 Pumpkin Carving Contest Children can paint, decorate, or carve a pumpkin. It’s your choice! Each category above will be judged in the following areas: Funny Original Idea Scary Best Theme Most Unusual Please take a...
Vancouver Art Gallery Bargaining Update
To All Vancouver Art Gallery Members: Since the last update on March 10th, your Bargaining Committee has met with management on April 5th, 6th, 12th and 13th, and both sides have confirmed to meet again on April 26th, 27th and 28th. More progress has been made and we...
Recognizing Excellence in BC Schools
Greetings Members: Please see bulletin attached below from the K-12 Coordinators regarding the Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Education. In solidarity, Warren WilliamsPresident
Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 118 | Strike Notice
Dear Members: Please see attached notice from the Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 118. More information will follow once it becomes available. In solidarity, Warren WilliamsPresident
May Day Rally | May 1, 2023
Greetings Members: Please see the poster above regarding the May Day Rally. The International Workers' Day Rally is being sponsored by the Vancouver and District Labour Council (VDLC) and will be taking place on May 1, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Vancouver...
City et al – Ratification of Bargaining Proposals
Dear City et al 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 Bargaining...
Letter from VDLC Regarding Concerns with Public Access to Vancouver School Board Proceedings
Greetings Members: Please find below a letter that was sent out from the Vancouver and District Labour Council (VDLC) to the Vancouver School Board regarding their concerns in the opportunities for stakeholders and the public to be active participants in the...
Pacific Blue Cross Health Benefits Society – Special General Meeting | Monday, April 17, 2023
Greetings Members:Please see the important message below from CUPE National.Attention all Pacific Blue Cross Benefits Recipients:A Special General Meeting of the PBC Health Benefits Society will be held in-person at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, April 17, 2023 in the Whistler...
K-12 Presidents Council Bulletin: Rally and Solidarity with Striking 561 Fraser Valley Transit Workers
Please post and distribute this bulletin widely. It contains important information on standing in solidarity with striking 561 transit workers. In solidarity, Warren WilliamsPresident
Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement
Dear Members: Please see the above details regarding an event being held on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, for the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement! Should you have any questions regarding this event, please email the Friends of Sinn Fein...
HSPBA and HSSCBA Bulletin: 6.75% Wage Increase Starting April 1, 2023
Greetings HSPBA Members: Please find the bulletin below from your CUPE HSPBA and HSSCBA Bargaining Committees for details about the 6.75% wage increase starting April 1, 2023. In solidarity, Warren WilliamsPresident