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Vancouver School Board Employee Wellness Resources
Dear K-12 Members: Please find below a notice from the Vancouver School Board regarding wellness resources that are available. You may access these tools using your VSB sign-in at tinyurl.com/vsb-wellness.
VDLC’s 3rd Annual Webinar: Fighting Racism in our Cities
Greetings Members: The Vancouver & District Labour Council’s (VDLC) 3rd Annual Webinar will take place this Sunday September 15, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Zoom. Please see details from the VDLC below: This free webinar is for all workers who want to...
Notice from ATU Local 1724 – Rally for HandyDART Workers
Good Afternoon Members: Please see notice below circulated on behalf of ATU Local 1724 regarding a rally for HandyDART workers. A rally in support of striking HandyDart workers will be held Tuesday, September 10th, at 11:30am. As ATU enters its second week of the...
Statement from the CUPE National Officers
Greetings Members, Please see the message attached from CUPE National President, Mark Hancock, and National Secretary-Treasurer, Candace Rennick.
Vancouver School Board/CUPE Local 15 Start of 2024/2025 School Year Information Bulletin
Greetings VSB Members! We hope everyone had a wonderful summer break and we are pleased to welcome everyone back. We also want to say hello to new members who are joining us for the first time. Just a reminder to everyone regarding vacation time, as this seems to pop...
City et al Bargaining Committee Election Meeting on September 19, 2024
Dear City et al (City of Vancouver, Park Board, Britannia Community Services Centre, and Ray-Cam) Members: Your collective agreement will expire on December 31, 2024, and City et al members are invited to elect representatives for their Bargaining Committee. Please...
Letter from VDLC Regarding Concerns with Public Access to Vancouver School Board Proceedings
Greetings Members: Please find below a letter that was sent out from the Vancouver and District Labour Council (VDLC) to the Vancouver School Board regarding their concerns in the opportunities for stakeholders and the public to be active participants in the...
Pacific Blue Cross Health Benefits Society – Special General Meeting | Monday, April 17, 2023
Greetings Members:Please see the important message below from CUPE National.Attention all Pacific Blue Cross Benefits Recipients:A Special General Meeting of the PBC Health Benefits Society will be held in-person at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, April 17, 2023 in the Whistler...
K-12 Presidents Council Bulletin: Rally and Solidarity with Striking 561 Fraser Valley Transit Workers
Please post and distribute this bulletin widely. It contains important information on standing in solidarity with striking 561 transit workers. In solidarity, Warren WilliamsPresident
Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement
Dear Members: Please see the above details regarding an event being held on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, for the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement! Should you have any questions regarding this event, please email the Friends of Sinn Fein...
HSPBA and HSSCBA Bulletin: 6.75% Wage Increase Starting April 1, 2023
Greetings HSPBA Members: Please find the bulletin below from your CUPE HSPBA and HSSCBA Bargaining Committees for details about the 6.75% wage increase starting April 1, 2023. In solidarity, Warren WilliamsPresident
K-12 Coordinators’ Bulletin: 6.75% Wage Increase Starting July 1, 2023
Dear Vancouver School Board Members: Please find attached below a bulletin from the CUPE K-12 Coordinators regarding a 6.75% wage increase starting July 1, 2023.
City et al Bargaining Proposal Ratification Meetings
Dear City et al Member: Please mark your calendar on April 12, 2023 to attend the City et al Bargaining Proposal Ratification meeting for all members working at the City of Vancouver, Vancouver Park Board, Ray-Cam Cooperative Centre, and Britannia Community Services...
CUPE BC Update: Local 561 Transit Strike Schedule
Greetings Members: Please see notice below from the CUPE BC Executive Board regarding the Local 561 Transit Strike schedule. Those wishing to show solidarity in person with Local 561 members’ walkout for pensions and wage equity can join the picket this week at three...
Jr. Black Achievement Awards Support Request
Dear Members: Please see the message below from Candace Knoll, Founder & President of the Jr. Black Achievement Awards Society. Dear CUPE 15 Members: I wanted to take a moment to say thank you so much to the CUPE 15 Members for the generous donation to the...
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Greetings Members: Please see the link below from CUPE National regarding the Internatinal Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination | Canadian Union of Public Employees (cupe.ca)