Union News
Vancouver School District Parent Advisory Council’s Response to the Union Groups’ Joint Press Release Regarding Staffing at VSB Schools
Greetings, Please find attached the response from the Vancouver District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) to the Teacher and Staff Joint Release regarding the staffing levels at the Vancouver School Board (VSB) schools.
Joint Letter from Union Groups – Concerns Regarding the Service Provided to Students
Dear Vancouver School Board Members: Please see letter below for a joint press release from the Vancouver Secondary Teachers’ Association, Vancouver Elementary and Adult Educators’ Society, CUPE Local 963, CUPE Local 407, and CUPE Local 15 regarding concerns in...
Joint Health and Safety Taskforce Communication: Violence Prevention Toolkit
Greetings Vancouver School Board Members: Please find below a bulletin from the Joint Health and Safety Taskforce, which contains important information regarding the K-12 Violence Prevention Toolkit and training videos on its use.
Update on the Mayor’s Budget Task Force Report
Greetings City of Vancouver and Park Board Members: Please find below an update from our Local’s President, Warren Williams and CUPE Local 1004’s President, Scott McIntosh on the Mayor’s Budget Task Force report.
VSB Employee Health Fair – February 16, 2024
Greetings Vancouver School Board Members: Please see below for information regarding an Employee Health Fair that will be taking place on Friday, February 16, 2024.
Petition to Support Chartwells Langara Members
Greetings Members: Please see attached for a petition to support CUPE Local 15 members working at Chartwells Langara to seek a living wage. In solidarity, Chartwells Langara Bargaining Committee
715,000 CUPE Members Across the Country Unite Alongside Education Workers
Today, 55,000 Ontario frontline education workers walked out of schools in a political protest. The entire Canadian Union of Public Employees membership, 715,000 strong across the country, is with them. Ontario works because of CUPE members. We keep hospitals...
HSPBA Bargaining Bulletin – BC’s 22,000 Specialized Health Care Professionals Reach Tentative Agreement
Dear HSPBA Members: Please see attached bargaining bulletin from Andrew Ledger, CUPE National Representative and Health Coordinator.
K-12 President’s Council Bulletin – Solidarity Message
Dear K-12 Members:Please see the attached message of solidarity from BC K-12 workers to Ontario education workers. Please post and distribute widely to share this important message. We stand united with Ontario K-12 workers and will provide whatever support we...
National Aboriginal Veterans’ Day Ceremony on Tuesday, November 8th
Please find the attached poster with details about the 18th Annual National Aboriginal Veterans’ Day WHEN: Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. ...
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.