Union News
When Working People Stand Together, We Win 💪
Greetings Members, Please see below the message from CUPE BC President, Karen Ranalletta. The election campaign officially kicked off last weekend, and we’re now less than four weeks away from the October 19 BC Provincial Election! This election is critical for those...
VCH HSPBA Professional Development Fund Applications Now Open to CUPE Members
Dear Vancouver Coastal Health HSPBA Members: CUPE Local 15 VCH Health Science Professionals can now apply for professional development funds available for education/training commenced between September 1, 2024 and August 31, 2025. Key points about the new professional...
City et al Bargaining Committee Election Results
Dear City et al Members: On September 19, 2024, over 80 members crowded into a meeting room at the Italian Cultural Centre to elect their bargaining committee for the next round of negotiations. Congratulations to the following members, who were elected to the Local...
Vancouver School Board/CUPE Local 15 Bargaining Bulletin – September 2024
Greetings Vancouver School Board (VSB) Members: Your CUPE Local 15/VSB bargaining committee met on September 19, 2024 to begin preparation for your upcoming bargaining in 2025. They have developed a calendar which outlines important dates including the preparation of...
Stanley Park Ghost Train Makes a Spooky Comeback
Hello Members: Please see the message below: The iconic Stanley Park Ghost Train is gearing up to take riders on a haunted Halloween journey from October 10 to October 31. Climb aboard for Ghosts in the Graveyard, a rollicking ride filled with creepy and entertaining...
Langara Open Office – Thursday, September 26, 2024
Dear Langara College CUPE Local 15 Members: Please see the notice below for our monthly open office which will be held this Thursday, September 26, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.. In solidarity, Your Langara Shop Stewards, Sophie BennettSteven BrouseGitanjali...
CUPE HSPBA Professional Fees Application
Greetings Health Science Members of CUPE Local 15, Attached below is the application for the one-time Professional Bodies Fee Reimbursement. The Local will be accepting applications from August 15, 2023, through December 31, 2023. Members must fill out all fields of...
Cyber-Attack on Three Provincial Health Services Managed by HEABC
Dear Vancouver Coastal Health Members: Please see the memo below from Michael Reed covering for Andrew Ledger, National Representative and Health Sector Coordinator, regarding a cyber-attack on three servers managed by the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC)....
Emancipation Day – August 1st
Dear Members, Please see link below from CUPE National regarding Emancipation Day. https://cupe.ca/event/emancipation-day?utm_medium=email&utm_source=CUPEToday
Vancouver School Board Health and Wellness Application Process
To apply for approval to be reimbursed for the Health and Wellness Fund, please follow the following instructions: Retrieve the form from https://vsbworld.sharepoint.com/sites/EmployeeServices/SitePages/Labour-Relations.aspx. Complete the form and send it back...
WorkSafe BC Bulletin – Bears and Other Hazardous Wildlife
Dear Members, Please see WorkSafe bulletin regarding planning for and preventing encounters with bears and other hazardous wildlife.
Vancouver Art Gallery Volunteers for Reclassification Committee
Dear Vancouver Art Gallery Members: We hope that you are enjoying summer! As you all may know, the collective agreement has a provision for a Reclassification and Salary Schedule Committee: 21.(m) Reclassification and Salary Schedule Committee: The parties shall form...
News Release: Honda Celebration of Light Returns to Illuminate Vancouver’s Skyline
Dear Members: Please see attached news release from the City of Vancouver regarding the Honda Celebration of Light. https://vancouver.ca/news-calendar/honda-celebration-of-light-returns-to-illuminate-vancouver-s-skyline.aspx
CUPE BC Vancouver Pride Parade 2023
Greetings CUPE Local 15 Members: Please see invitation below from CUPE BC to their 2023 Vancouver Pride Parade on Sunday, August 6, 2023.
Municipal Pension Plan Annual General Meeting
Dear CUPE Local 15 Municipal Pension Plan Members: Save the date for the online Municipal Pension Plan annual general meeting.Join the meeting to get the facts about your plan. You’ll hear about climate action goals, 2022 financial highlights, investment performance,...
Municipal Pension Plan Annual General Meeting
Dear Langara College Municipal Pension Plan Members: Save the date for the online Municipal Pension Plan annual general meeting.Join the meeting to get the facts about your plan. You’ll hear about climate action goals, 2022 financial highlights, investment...





