Union News
National Indigenous Peoples Day
National Indigenous Peoples Day, celebrated on June 21, honours the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis across Canada. CUPE Local 15 encourages its members to use this day to learn about the rich history, heritage, and culture of Indigenous peoples. We stand in solidarity...
Juneteenth Quick Facts
Update on CBA Provincial Recruitment and Retention Incentives
Dear Vancouver Coastal Health CBA Members: Please find attached the bulletin from our Health Sector Coordinator, Andrew Ledger, which includes updates regarding the Ministry of Health’s funding initiatives.
Urgent Pacific Blue Cross Election Update – Board of Directors Election Postponed
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. Urgent Pacific Blue Cross Election Update We have an important update regarding the Pacific Blue...
More CUPE Members Now Covered by WorkSafeBC Mental-Health Presumption
Greetings Vancouver Coastal Health HSPBA and CBA Members: Please find attached a bulletin from our Health Sector Coordinator, Andrew Ledger, which includes important information regarding the increase in coverage for more CUPE members by WorkSafeBC mental-health...
Recarving and Healing Our Spirits Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Dear Members: Please see the invitation below to the Recarving & Healing Our Spirits Film Screening and Panel Discussion on Reconciliation in Education.
SUVCC Ratification and Vote Meeting – January 24, 2023
Please find the notice below for your upcoming Ratification Meeting and Vote on January 24, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. In solidarity, Brynn JoyceStefan NielsenGail Johnson, Staff Representative
Vancouver Coastal Health CBA Bargaining Bulletin – Tentative Agreement Reached for Community Health
Greetings Vancouver Coastal Health CBA Members:Please find attached a bulletin from the CUPE Community Bargaining Association (CBA) Bargaining Committee regarding a tentative agreement that was reached on January 15, 2023.To ensure that you receive important updates,...
VSB Ratification Meetings – January 18 and 19, 2023
Greetings VSB Members: Please find below an important notice that was mailed out this week to your home address that we have on file. To ensure that you receive important updates, please make sure that the union office has your updated home mailing address as well as...
VSB Bargaining Update – Ratification Meetings January 2023
Greetings: Your VSB CUPE Local 15 bargaining committee reconvened bargaining with the employer on January 6th, and we are pleased to report that we have made significant gains since adjourning for the holiday break in December. Your committee is confident that we will...
City et al Bargaining Update
Greetings Members: Your CUPE Local 15 bargaining committee has partnered in a cost share program with CUPE Locals 1004 and 391 to produce a positive media campaign highlighting the various and important services that make our City work. For this campaign the committee...
City et al Bargaining Update
Thank you to our members for completing the bargaining survey, which closed on December 9th. We had a record breaking number of responses and appreciate the feedback that will help us to formulate your priorities for this round of bargaining. During the last few...
Sir James Douglas Elementary School – Temporary Relocation
Greetings: Please find attached below the letter sent out to families with children who attend Sir James Douglas Elementary School.
Vancouver Coastal Health Science Professionals Ratify New Collective Agreement
Vancouver School Board/CUPE Local 15 Information Bulletin: Bargaining Update – December 16, 2022
Greetings Members: After several weeks of intense negotiations with the Employer and your Bargaining Committee, we have been unable to find consensus on issues that are extremely important to you, the members. Issues such as: workplace safety, practicum students,...
VCH CBA Bargaining Bulletin – January CBA Bargaining Dates Set to Hear a New Offer
Hello VCH Community Health Members: Please find attached a bulletin from the Community Bargaining Association (CBA) Negotiating Committee. In solidarity, Warren WilliamsPresident