Union News
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...
Urgent Pacific Blue Cross Election Update – Board of Directors Election Open
Dear Pacific Blue Cross (PBC) Members: Please see below an update from CUPE BC President, Karen Ranalletta, regarding the Pacific Blue Cross Board of Directors Election. We need your help this week. CUPE members have fought hard for our extended health benefits, which...
Langara College Open Office – Thursday, August 22, 2024
Dear Langara College CUPE Local 15 Members: Please see the attached notice for our monthly open office, which will be held this Thursday, August 22, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. In solidarity, Your Langara Shop Stewards, Sophie Bennett Gitanjali Gill Antonius...
Emancipation Day – August 1
Emancipation Day commemorates a pivotal moment in history. To explore the full background and significance of this day, we invite you to take a look at the article provided by CUPE National. Learn more here: Emancipation Day.
Who are you Celebrating this Pride Month?
The Executive Board and the Society’s Board proudly support our members from the 2SLGTBQIA+ community and celebrate their numerous achievements in fostering a more open and inclusive society.
Message from CUPE National – We are United in Solidarity for Change: Rennick Concludes Historic Conference
Greetings Members: Please find at the link below an article from CUPE National regarding the CUPE Women's Conference. We are united in solidarity for change: Rennick concludes historic conference | Canadian Union of Public Employees (cupe.ca)
Vancouver Wins First-Ever Partnership for Healthy Cities Award for Healthy City Dashboard at Global Summit
Greetings Members: Please find below an article from the City of Vancouver regarding being a proud recipient of a 2023 Partnership for Healthy Cities Award for its efforts to address the root causes of health inequities experienced by people in Vancouver.
Notice of Election for Chartwells Bargaining Committee on March 24, 2023
Dear Chartwells Langara Union Members: It’s time to elect our Bargaining Committee! When: Friday, March 24, 2023 Time: ...
Vancouver Art Gallery Bargaining Update
To All Vancouver Art Gallery Members: Bargaining with the Employer has proceeded smoothly in the first five sessions with positive progress on: February 8, 15 and 16, 2023March 8 and 9, 2023 Both sides have agreed and signed off on almost all housekeeping matters as...
Three Sisters Museums Bargaining Update – March 10, 2023
Dear H.R. MacMillan Space Centre Society (HRMSC), Museum of Vancouver (MOV), and Vancouver Maritime Museum Society (VMMS) Members: We have secured the following dates to begin bargaining with each of your employers separately: HRMSC – March 24, 28, and April 11,...
International Women’s Day
Greetings Members: Please find a link below for an article from CUPE regarding International Women's Day. https://cupe.ca/event/international-womens-day?utm_medium=email&utm_source=CUPEToday
Vancouver Coastal Health CBA Bulletin – Community Bargaining Association Unions Ratify New Three-Year Collective Agreement
Greetings Vancouver Coastal Health HSSCBA Members: Please find the bulletin at the link below from CUPE National Representative and Health Sector Coordinator Andrew Ledger regarding the Vancouver Coastal Health Community Bargaining Association's (CBA) ratification of...
Jr. Black Achievement Awards Society’s Spring Youth Educational Retreat – March 10 to 12, 2023
CUPE Local 15 is a proud sponsor of the Jr. Black Achievement Awards Society’s Spring Youth Educational Retreat, that will be taking place Friday, March 10, 2023 to Sunday, March 12, 2023. Please share the event link below with anyone you may know who would be...
City et al Bargaining Update February 2023
Greetings City et al Members: Your bargaining committee continues to meet weekly. We are on our way to being able to present thought-out proposals that we will share with our members to vote on for ratification, prior to meeting with the employer. Please make sure...
Letter from the Vancouver and District Labour Council to Vancouver School Board Trustees
Please see the attached letter on behalf of Stakeholder Unions at the Vancouver School Board to the Trustees regarding their proposal on combining the Finance and Personnel Standing Committees.