Union News
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...
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...
Ministry Funding for Health Sector
Greetings CUPE CBA and HSPBA Members, Please find attached a bulletin from our Health Sector Coordinator, Andrew Ledger, which includes an important update regarding funding for our health sector.
Campaign by COPE: The Schools We Need
Greetings Vancouver School Board Members: Please find below a letter from the Coalition of Progressive Electors (COPE) regarding their "The Schools We Need" Campaign.
K-12 Presidents Council Bulletin – Executive Board Elections 2024 Results
Dear Vancouver School Board Members: Please find attached a bulletin from Kirsten Daub, the CUPE K-12 Coordinator, which includes the results from the recent 2024 Executive Board Elections. In solidarity, CUPE Local 15
VSB Special Meeting Notice – Election of Bargaining Committee – Thursday, May 23, 2024
Dear Vancouver School Board Members: Please see the attachment below regarding an upcoming special meeting to elect a bargaining committee. A hard copy has been sent to your home address that we have on file. We hope to see you at this important meeting!
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
Bargaining Bulletin #1 – News from the Chartwells Langara Bargaining Committee
April 19, 2024 Greetings Chartwells Members: CUPE LOCAL 15 BARGAINING COMMITTEE The Bargaining Committee met several times over the last six months, reviewing the survey results and continuing our comprehensive analysis of the Collective Agreement. We are now ready to...
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
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...