Union News
VSB/CUPE Local 15 Benefit Plan Ratification Vote – May 25, 2023
Greetings K-12 Members: Following the conclusion of each round of negotiations, our Vancouver School Board/CUPE Local 15 members will be required to decide if they wish to continue to be covered under the current VSB/CUPE Local 15 Benefit Plan or join the Provincial...
VSB/CUPE Local 15 Information Bulletin – May 2023
Greetings VSB Members: As we inch closer to the end of the school year, we wish to advise and update everyone on several issues that are being worked on with the employer and to share information that some members may not be aware of. The collective agreement is still...
Family Fun Fair| Saturday, May 13, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Manitoba Works Yard
Greetings Members: Please see the poster above regarding the City of Vancouver's Family Fun Fair. This event will be taking place on Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Manitoba Works Yard, 250 West 70 Avenue, Vancouver. Visit...
Childcare Funding
Greetings Members: OneCity Vancouver is holding a letter-writing campaign for the VSB to budget $100,000 to advance childcare space creation in the district. This will be work of our members, so please sign to support our members’ work. You may find more information...
Vancouver Art Gallery Bargaining Update
To All Vancouver Art Gallery Members: Since the last update on March 10th, your Bargaining Committee has met with management on April 5th, 6th, 12th and 13th, and both sides have confirmed to meet again on April 26th, 27th and 28th. More progress has been made and we...
Recognizing Excellence in BC Schools
Greetings Members: Please see bulletin attached below from the K-12 Coordinators regarding the Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Education. In solidarity, Warren WilliamsPresident
Community Health Bargaining Association (CBA) Bargaining Bulletin
Good Afternoon HSSCBA Members, Please find attached a bulletin from Andrew Ledger, CUPE National Representative and Health Coordinator, regarding a Community Health bargaining update.
HSPBA Bulletin: $3 Million in New Funding Secured for Professional Development of HSPBA Members – Available Soon
Greetings HSPBA Members: Please find attached the above-noted bulletin from the CUPE BC Health Sector Team regarding upcoming funding available soon for HSPBA Members. Once we are notified that the forms are available, we will let you know.
HSPBA Bargaining Update: Frequently Asked Questions on Bargaining and Job Action
Dear HSPBA Members: Please see correspondence below from Andrew Ledger, CUPE National Representative & Health Coordinator. In solidarity, Warren Williams, President
K-12 Presidents’ Council Bulletin: Bargaining Update and Radio & Video Ads
Please find attached bulletin from the K-12 Presidents' Council regarding bargaining as well as video advertisements you can view online and ads you may hear on the radio.
Langara Students’ Union Members: Notice for General Membership Meeting – Election for Bargaining Committee
Please find attached correspondence from Gail Johnson, Staff Representative.
National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21 is usually a day of celebration for Indigenous peoples, however the past year has been a challenging time as Indigenous communities across the country mourn the ongoing recovery of thousands of Indigenous children buried on residential school grounds. Please...
Take Action on Injured Workers Day – BCFED
June 1st is Injured Workers Day, a day that injured workers, their families, friends, unions & other progressive groups gather across Canada to call for urgently-needed changes to workers’ compensation programs. This year, we are doing just that. We are ramping...
City et al – Five Paid Sick Days per Calendar Year for Auxiliary & Temporary Full-Time Employees
Dear City, Parks, Britannia and Ray-Cam members: Our collective agreements with City, Parks, Britannia, and Ray-Cam provide paid sick leave for only a portion of the employees of these four employers. For those employees previously not eligible for paid sick days...
Vancouver School Board – Ratification of Bargaining Proposals
Thanks to the members who came out to our Ratification of Bargaining Proposals meetings.The members voted overwhelmingly in favour of ratifying the bargaining proposals as presented.Our first day at the bargaining table with the employer is June 10, 2022. Watch for...
2022 Executive Election Results
After the nomination process closed, Warren Williams was acclaimed as President, Ravina Lal was acclaimed as 2nd Vice President, Bernie Dionne was acclaimed as Parks Sector Representative, Roxshanna Shankar was acclaimed as the HSSCBA (Community Health) Sector...