Union News
City et al Tentative Agreement Reached
Dear City et al Members: Your CUPE Local 15 City et al Bargaining Committee is pleased to announce that a tentative agreement was reached in the late evening of October 16, 2023. We have scheduled a ratification meeting at the Maritime Labour Centre to be held on...
4th Annual CUPE Local 15 Pumpkin Carving Contest
Dear CUPE Local 15 Members: 4th Annual CUPE Local 15 Pumpkin Carving Contest Children can paint, decorate, or carve a pumpkin. It’s your choice! Each category above will be judged in the following areas: Funny Original Idea Scary Best Theme Most Unusual Please take a...
CUPE Local 15/Emily Carr University Ratification Results
We are very pleased to announce that your 2022 - 2025 CUPE Local 15/Emily Carr University Memorandum of Agreement was overwhelmingly ratified by the membership today.We are just awaiting confirmation from the employer when their ratification will take place, and once...
CUPE Local 15 President’s Message Regarding the Violence in Israel and Palestine
Dear Members: Your CUPE Local 15 Executive Board is distressed and horrified by the recent violence against the people in Israel and Palestine. We are also aware that some of our membership have been deeply troubled/polarized by recent online statements. These...
Statement from CUPE National on Violence in Palestine and Israel
Greetings Members: Please find a statement at the link below from CUPE National regarding the escalation of violence in Palestine and Israel. https://cupe.ca/cupe-statement-violence-palestine-and-israel?utm_medium=email&utm_source=CUPEToday
Langara College/CUPE Local 15 Annual General Meeting – Monday, October 23, 2023
Greetings Langara Members: The notice below regarding the Langara College/CUPE Local 15 Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2023 was mailed out to your home address that we have on file. Please pass this message along to all your other colleagues in case they did not receive...
VSB/CUPE Local 15 Information Bulletin: September 2022 Bargaining Update
Greetings K-12 Members: The bargaining committee resumed negotiations on September 14, 2022 and we have additional meetings with the employer scheduled in the coming weeks. COVID-19 Worksafe Claims If you should test positive for the COVID-19 virus, please make...
Langara College Classes and Campus Activities Cancelled on September 19, 2022
Greetings Langara College Members: RE: All Classes and Campus Activities Cancelled on Monday, September 19, 2022 On September 13, 2022, Prime Minister Trudeau announced that Monday, September 19, 2022 will be a holiday for federal government employees to mourn Queen...
Federal Holidays and CUPE Local 15 Office Closures – September 19 & 30, 2022
Please be advised that the CUPE Local 15 office will be closed on September 19 in observance of the funeral for Queen Elizabeth II. We will also be closed on September 30 in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. In solidarity, Warren Williams...
Langara Students’ Union Information Bulletin: 2022 Proposal Ratification Meeting
Dear Langara Students’ Union Members, Please attend the proposal ratification meeting at: Location: Langara CUPE Union Office A201(a) Date: ...
Vancouver Maritime Museum Society Members: Meeting Notice for Bargaining Committee
Greetings Members: Please find attached invitation to participate in a meeting with your Bargaining Committee to add your voice and suggestions to the negotiations process.
Museum of Vancouver Members: Meeting Notice for Bargaining Committee
Greetings Members: Please find attached invitation to participate in a meeting with your Bargaining Committee to add your voice and suggestions to the negotiations process.
VSB Employee Wellness Resources
Greetings K-12 Members: Welcome to a new school year! Please see below for some employee wellness resources from the Vancouver School Board Employee Wellness Team. LifeWorks Employee & Family Assistance Program: WellAssist Navigation Program: Employee Wellness...
Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022
September 8, 2022 The passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Canada's longest reigning monarch, will have a different meaning and effect on all of us. As President of the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 15, it is my duty to give my condolences and prayers for the...
Information Bulletin: Park Board’s Fall Exhibition Celebrates Indigenous Culture in Community
Greetings, Please find attached an information bulletin from the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation regarding an exhibition to celebrate Indigenous culture in the community.
City et al Bargaining Committee Election Meeting on September 20, 2022
Dear City et al Members: Your collective agreement will expire on December 31, 2022 and City et al members are invited to elect members for their Bargaining Committee. Please find the Bargaining Committee election meeting notice attached below that was also mailed out...