Union News

Vancouver Board of Education Bargaining Bulletin – May 6, 2025
Greetings K-12 Members! Your CUPE Local 15 bargaining committee is finalizing its preparations in order to commence collective bargaining with the employer in the coming weeks for the renewal of your 2025 collective agreement. A bargaining protocol agreement has been...
South Vancouver Neighbourhood House – Available Support
Kindly find some information below from MLA, Sunita Dhir, Vancouver-Langara Riding regarding support that is available if you have been impacted by the tragic events at Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day Festival. People in British Columbia, Canada, and around the world are in...
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...
Important FAQ from the VSB – Fraudulent Online Banking Activity
Dear VSB Members: Please see below a list of some frequently asked questions (FAQs) that the Vancouver School Board has sent to staff regarding the notice of fraudulent banking activity: Frequently Asked Questions: Updated April 28, 2025 Concerning Notice of...
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...
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
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
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...
Langara College Bargaining Bulletin #1 – March 17, 2025
Dear Langara College Members, Your bargaining committee has started meeting and is preparing a strategy for bargaining. The current collective agreement expires on March 31, 2025 and will remain in effect until a new agreement is reached.In the coming weeks, you will...