Union News
Response to George Affleck regarding tax increases
Affleck comments on Global News Hour June 27, 2023 Writing in response to comments made during an interview with Global news regarding the City ofVancouver budget outlook and the potential tax increases. When questioned as to why Vancouver isseeing higher tax...
Happy Canada Day!
Have a safe and happy Canada Day, everyone, and thank you to our members working at facilities and parks that are being enjoyed by everyone. We appreciate you and all members every day!
Upcoming Classifications Review for HSPBA Members Bulletin
Greetings Vancouver Coastal Health HSPBA Members: Please find the attached bulletin from CUPE National regarding the upcoming HSPBA classifications review this fall.
Upcoming Local 561 Solidarity with CUPE National Officers
Greetings Members:You are invited to two events happening next Wednesday, July 5th. They will have Mark Hancock and Candace Rennick in attendance from CUPE National, as well as Karen and Trevor from CUPE BC. In the morning, they will have a burmashave action at...
K-12 Presidents Council Bulletin: End of School Year
Greetings Vancouver School Board Members: Please find the bulletin from the K-12 Presidents Council regarding the end of the school year posted below.
Vancouver School Board – Welcoming Wellness Newsletter – July 2023
Greetings K-12 Members: Please find attached a wellness newsletter below from the Employee Wellness Team at the Vancouver School Board.
Happy Retirement, Donna Petersen!
On behalf of the Executive, members, and staff, we would like to wish long-time member, steward, and Trustee, Donna Petersen, a happy retirement. We want to thank you for your amazing dedication in supporting those in the Vancouver School Board sector as well as your...
LifeWorks – Alternative Phone Number
Dear K-12 Members: Due to a telecom outage affecting the usual Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) telephones, please see below for a message regarding an alternate number you may call for assistance.
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...