Union News
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...
Important Message from the VSB – Fraudulent Online Banking Activity
Dear VSB Members: Please see below an important communication we received from the VSB. On Wednesday April 23, 2025, the Vancouver School Board learned of fraudulent activity in connection with our online banking systems. We took immediate steps to secure our online...
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
Juneteenth Quick Facts
Update on CBA Provincial Recruitment and Retention Incentives
Dear Vancouver Coastal Health CBA Members: Please find attached the bulletin from our Health Sector Coordinator, Andrew Ledger, which includes updates regarding the Ministry of Health’s funding initiatives.
Urgent Pacific Blue Cross Election Update – Board of Directors Election Postponed
Dear Pacific Blue Cross (PBC) Members: Please see below an update from CUPE BC President, Karen Ranalletta, regarding the Pacific Blue Cross Board of Directors Election. Urgent Pacific Blue Cross Election Update We have an important update regarding the Pacific Blue...
More CUPE Members Now Covered by WorkSafeBC Mental-Health Presumption
Greetings Vancouver Coastal Health HSPBA and CBA Members: Please find attached a bulletin from our Health Sector Coordinator, Andrew Ledger, which includes important information regarding the increase in coverage for more CUPE members by WorkSafeBC mental-health...
Recarving and Healing Our Spirits Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Dear Members: Please see the invitation below to the Recarving & Healing Our Spirits Film Screening and Panel Discussion on Reconciliation in Education.
Chartwells Langara Information Meeting and Ratification Vote – June 21, 2024
Dear Chartwells Members: Your Bargaining Committee is pleased to announce that on the evening of May 23, 2024, we reached a tentative agreement with the employer, pending ratification by the membership. We will be having the ratification meeting on Friday, June 21,...
CUPE Holds Successful 2024 Health Sector Bargaining Conference
Greetings Vancouver Coastal Health HSPBA and CBA Members: Please find attached a bulletin from our Health Sector Coordinator, Andrew Ledger, which includes important information regarding the recent CUPE 2024 Health Sector Bargaining Conference. We plan to provide...
CUPE Local 15 Vancouver School Board Bargaining Committee Election Results
Dear K-12 Members: Thank you to all the members who attended the special meeting last night to select a bargaining committee for the upcoming round of negotiations with the Vancouver School Board. Congratulations to the following members who were elected to the Local...
Trustee Election Results
Dear Members: The results of the election that took place at the in-person Annual General Membership meeting on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 for one Trustee position are in. After the nomination process and voting closed, Sheri Nielsen was elected as the Trustee and she...
Support to Unionize Research Assistants
Dear Members: The University of British Columbia is the largest university in BC and one of the largest in Canada. Yet it is one of the last universities in the country without a union for graduate research assistants. The lack of a union has prevented UBC student...