Union News
Message from CUPE National — CUPE Leads the Way in Global Occupational Health and Safety
Dear Members: Please see the article below from the CUPE National Counterpoint publication regarding the appointment of Troy Winters, CUPE's senior health and safety officer, as the convenor of the working group for the International Organization for Standardization...
Message From CUPE National – A Militant Labour Movement for a Better Future
Greetings Members: Please kindly find below a message from CUPE National President Mark Hancock: As union members, unity is our strength. And we need that strength today more than ever as we fight for a better life for our members, and as we fight the division and the...
Office Closure – December 24, 2024 to January 1, 2025
Greetings, Please note that our office is closed and we will be returning on Thursday, January 2, 2025. If you have any questions or concerns, you may email us at email@cupe15.org or leave a message at 604-879-4671 and someone will assist you in the New Year. Thank...
City et al Bargaining Priorities Survey 2024/2025
Dear City et al (City of Vancouver, Park Board, Ray-Cam, and Britannia) Members: Your Bargaining Committee has finished creating our members’ bargaining survey for you to complete. We have sent an email with the link to your personal email address that we have on...
Invitation from VSB Trustee: Town Hall – January 18, 2025
Greetings Members: Please find below an invitation from Vancouver School Board (VSB) Trustee Suzie Mah regarding a town hall on Saturday, January 18, 2024. Coalition of Progressive Electors and VSB Trustee Suzie Mah need your help. Let’s build the schools we need;...
CUPE Local 15 AGM (Vancouver Art Gallery) Election Results
Greetings Vancouver Art Gallery/CUPE Local 15 Members: Please find below the election results from the Vancouver Art Gallery Annual General Meeting held on December 11, 2024.
4th Annual CUPE Local 15 Pumpkin Carving Contest
Dear CUPE Local 15 Members: 4th Annual CUPE Local 15 Pumpkin Carving Contest Children can paint, decorate, or carve a pumpkin. It’s your choice! Each category above will be judged in the following areas: Funny Original Idea Scary Best Theme Most Unusual Please take a...
CUPE Local 15/Emily Carr University Ratification Results
We are very pleased to announce that your 2022 - 2025 CUPE Local 15/Emily Carr University Memorandum of Agreement was overwhelmingly ratified by the membership today.We are just awaiting confirmation from the employer when their ratification will take place, and once...
CUPE Local 15 President’s Message Regarding the Violence in Israel and Palestine
Dear Members: Your CUPE Local 15 Executive Board is distressed and horrified by the recent violence against the people in Israel and Palestine. We are also aware that some of our membership have been deeply troubled/polarized by recent online statements. These...
Statement from CUPE National on Violence in Palestine and Israel
Greetings Members: Please find a statement at the link below from CUPE National regarding the escalation of violence in Palestine and Israel. https://cupe.ca/cupe-statement-violence-palestine-and-israel?utm_medium=email&utm_source=CUPEToday
Langara College/CUPE Local 15 Annual General Meeting – Monday, October 23, 2023
Greetings Langara Members: The notice below regarding the Langara College/CUPE Local 15 Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2023 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...
Jr Black Achievement Awards (JrBAA) Ceremony – October 22, 2023
Greetings Members: Please find link below for the information regarding the upcoming Jr Black Achievement Awards Ceremony, Excellence and Elegance: A Black Tie Affair that will take place on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at the Inlet Theatre in Port Moody....
Anti-Racism and Human Rights for Workers: Introduction Educational Session on BC’s Human Rights Code
Greetings Members: Please see notice and invitation below from the BC's Office of the Human Rights Commissioner in collaboration with the Asian Canadian Labour Alliance regarding a free interactive session they will be holding. Asian Canadian Labour Alliance (ACLA),...
Reminder: Retroactive Pay for Former CUPE Local 15 Members at Langara College
Dear Former Langara College Members: Please see below for important information regarding the application process for retroactive pay for former Langara College members. The deadline for application submission is October 18, 2023.
Emily Carr University Ratification of Tentative Agreement Meeting Notice – October 11, 2023
Greetings Emily Carr University of Art and Design Members: Please see notice below regarding an important meeting that will be mailed out to your home address that we have on file. To ensure that you receive important updates, please make sure that the union office...
Bulletin – HSPBA Classification Redesign Process Ready for Members
Greetings Vancouver Coastal Health HSPBA Members: Please find the attached bulletin from the CUPE National Representative and Health Sector Coordinator, Andrew Ledger, regarding the HSPBA classification redesign process ready for members.