Union News
Upcoming Pride Events – August and September 2025
Dear Members: June is Pride Month, but celebrating Pride is something we can do year-round. Show your support for the LGBTQAI2S+ community and check out some upcoming events taking place across BC in the coming weeks: Vancouver PrideAugust 3, 2025New West PrideAugust...
A Message From Your City et al Bargaining Committee
Dear City et al (City of Vancouver, Park Board, Ray-Cam, and Britannia) Members: It is with great sadness that we inform you of the sudden passing of a member of our Committee. Ava Choy, City Representative and Vice-Chair left us suddenly on July 13, 2025 during...
Vancouver Art Gallery Member Meeting – July 29, 2025
Dear CUPE Local 15 Vancouver Art Gallery Members: CUPE Local 15 and the Vancouver Art Gallery have reached an Adjustment Plan Agreement (APA) under Section 54 of the BC Labour Relations Code, effective July 25, 2025. This agreement outlines measures to support...
CBA Bargaining Update – July 18, 2025
Dear Vancouver Coastal Health HSSCBA Members: Please find attached a bargaining update sent on behalf of the Community Bargaining Association (CBA) Negotiating Committee
Langara College Bargaining Bulletin #3 – July 17, 2025
Greetings CUPE members, Hope your summer is off to a good start! Your bargaining committee continues to meet to develop proposals for bargaining. We anticipate bringing draft proposals to the membership for ratification in early fall. We will send out more information...
VSB Health and Wellness Program 2024/2025 Deadline Past Due
Greetings Vancouver School Board (VSB) Members: If you had applied and received approval for a purchase under the Health and Wellness program, you will need to submit your receipts immediately as the program for 2024/2025 expired on June 30, 2025. Failing to provide...
Langara College Bargaining Bulletin #3 – July 17, 2025
Greetings CUPE members, Hope your summer is off to a good start! Your bargaining committee continues to meet to develop proposals for bargaining. We anticipate bringing draft proposals to the membership for ratification in early fall. We will send out more information...
VSB Health and Wellness Program 2024/2025 Deadline Past Due
Greetings Vancouver School Board (VSB) Members: If you had applied and received approval for a purchase under the Health and Wellness program, you will need to submit your receipts immediately as the program for 2024/2025 expired on June 30, 2025. Failing to provide...
CUPE Local 15 Member Information Session – Layoff and Bumping Process
Dear Vancouver Art Gallery Members, As part of the union’s continued support during the current workforce transition at the Vancouver Art Gallery,...
VSB 2024/2025 School Year End Information Bulletin
Greetings Vancouver School Board (VSB) Members! We would like to start off by wishing everyone a very happy and healthy summer break! While most have headed off for a very well-deserved break, work still continues between the union and employer preparing for the...
CANCELLED – Vancouver Art Gallery Health & Safety Information Session on July 2, 2025
Dear CUPE 15 Vancouver Art Gallery Members: Please note that the information session scheduled for today, July 2nd, has been cancelled.
CUPE Local 15, 391, and 1004 Member Update – 2026 Budget Outlook
Dear Members: Please find attached a message from Warren Williams, CUPE Local 15 President; Amir Abbey, CUPE Local 391 President; and Rob Limongelli, CUPE Local 1004 Administrator regarding the City’s 2026 Budget Outlook.
By-Election Results – June 25, 2025
Dear Members: Thank you to everyone who attended the General Membership Meeting on June 25, 2025. We are pleased to announce the results of the by-election held during the in-person meeting for two positions: Trustee: Following the nomination and voting process,...
Vancouver Art Gallery Voluntary Severance and Upcoming Union Support Sessions
Dear CUPE Local 15 Vancouver Art Gallery Members: Please find the attached notice from CUPE Local 15 President, Warren Williams.
Langara College CUPE Local 15 Open Office – Tuesday, June 24, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Dear Langara College CUPE Local 15 Members: Please see the attached notice for our monthly open office, which will be held Tuesday, June 24, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Your Langara Shop Stewards, Sophie Bennett Amanda BurkholderGitanjali GillSean JamesKrista...
K-12 Provincial Bargaining Bulletin – June 20, 2025
Dear K-12 Members:Please see below the bulletin from Paul Simpson, President of CUPE K-12 Presidents’ Council. Please note, this is only the FIRST offer that the Provincial K - 12 bargaining committee has received, and they will be continuing to work towards a...