Union News
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),...
The Students’ Union of Vancouver Community College: Ratification Meeting on November 16, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.
Greetings Students’ Union of Vancouver Community College Members: Please see attached letter regarding the Bargaining Committee Presentation and Ratification Vote on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.
POSTPONED: Woman Life Freedom: Labour Solidarity with the Revolution in Iran Rally November 5, 2022 at the Vancouver Art Gallery
Please note the Woman Life Freedom Rally in solidarity with Iran previously scheduled for Saturday, November 5, 2022 at the Vancouver Art Gallery has been postponed. We will update you as soon as possible when we have further details.
A Message from the Canadian Labour Congress
Greetings: Please find below a message from the Canadian Labour Congress regarding uncertain times: Canadian Labour Congress// Congrès du travail du Canada 2841 promenade...
Community Health Bargaining Bulletin: 2022 Bargaining Continues, Progress Stalling
Please find the attached bargaining bulletin from Andrew Ledger, CUPE National Representative and Health Coordinator. In solidarity, Warren Williams, President
City et al Bargaining Update – Upcoming Survey
Your 2022 City et al Bargaining Committee has met three times and will be finalizing our survey within the next week. Please watch your emails and mailboxes to ensure you take the opportunity to share your voice on issues you want the Bargaining Committee to...
Vancouver Art Gallery – Ratification of Bargaining Proposals on Zoom
Dear Vancouver Art Gallery Members: Please find attached an invitation to participate in a ratification meeting with your Bargaining Committee.
CUPE BC News Release: Ken Sim’s Budget-Slashing Plan
Greetings Members: Please see news release from CUPE BC regarding plans by City of Vancouver mayoral hopeful, Ken Sim. In solidarity, Warren WilliamsPresident
HSPBA Update (Non-Bargaining) Bulletin – Nearly $10 Million Payout for HSPBA Members
Greetings HSPBA Members: Please find attached an update from Andrew Ledger, CUPE National Representative and Health Coordinator, regarding an HSA legal challenge resulting in nearly $10 million payout for HSPBA members. In solidarity, Warren WilliamsPresident
Community Bargaining Association (CBA) Bulletin: Bargaining on Pause
Hello Community Health Members: Please find attached a bulletin from the Community Bargaining Association (CBA) Negotiating Committee.In solidarity,Warren WilliamsPresident
By-Election Results
Dear Members:The results of the by-elections at the General Membership meeting on Wednesday, September 29, 2022 of the two Trustee positions as well as the K-12 Sector Representative position are in. After the nomination process closed, Vanessa Mani was elected as the...