Union News
CUPE Mourns the Loss of Murray Sinclair, Will Continue to Fight for Justice for Indigenous Peoples
CUPE NATIONAL: It is with deep sadness that CUPE mourns the passing of Murray Sinclair. Sinclair served as Manitoba’s first Indigenous lawyer and judge, a senator, and chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. “Murray Sinclair played a critical role in...
Langara College Bargaining Committee and Steward Election Results
Dear Langara College Members: On October 16, 2024, over 100 members participated in the Annual General Meeting. Thank you for attending this important meeting and for your fantastic engagement and participation. The following members were elected for the following...
Langara College Open Office – Thursday, October 24, 2024
Dear Langara College CUPE Local 15 Members: Please see the notice below for our monthly open office which will be held this Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. In solidarity, Your Langara Shop Stewards, Sophie Bennett Gitanjali Gill Antonius...
CUPE BC Welcomes BC NDP’s Commitment to Affordable, Seamless Childcare and Enhanced Classroom Support
Dear K-12 Members:Please find below a bulletin from CUPE BC regarding the BC NDP. Please see CUPE BC's page on this at https://seamlesschildcarenow.ca/
Langara College CUPE Local 15 – Annual General Meeting 2024
Greetings Langara Members: The notice below regarding the Langara College CUPE Local 15 Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2024 was mailed out to your home address that we have on file. Please pass this message along to all your other colleagues in case they did not receive...
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Inspired by the story of residential school survivor Phyllis (Jack) Webstad from the Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation, people across Canada have commemorated September 30 as Orange Shirt Day since 2013, and now also mark the day as the National Day for Truth...
Retroactive Pay for Former Members of CUPE Local 15 at Langara College
Greetings Former Langara College Members: Please find the letter below that will be mailed and emailed to former Langara College Members. If you are a former Langara College Member please email hrpayroll@langara.ca by October 18, 2023 for details. Current members do...
City et al Bargaining Committee Update – August 16, 2023
Greetings City et al Members: Your Bargaining Committee continues to meet with the Employer to discuss proposals. There have been constructive discussions, and we have currently scheduled more dates to meet with the employer. We will update the membership as...
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.