Union News
Family Fun Fair| Saturday, May 13, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Manitoba Works Yard
Greetings Members: Please see the poster above regarding the City of Vancouver's Family Fun Fair. This event will be taking place on Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Manitoba Works Yard, 250 West 70 Avenue, Vancouver. Visit...
Childcare Funding
Greetings Members: OneCity Vancouver is holding a letter-writing campaign for the VSB to budget $100,000 to advance childcare space creation in the district. This will be work of our members, so please sign to support our members’ work. You may find more information...
Vancouver Art Gallery Bargaining Update
To All Vancouver Art Gallery Members: Since the last update on March 10th, your Bargaining Committee has met with management on April 5th, 6th, 12th and 13th, and both sides have confirmed to meet again on April 26th, 27th and 28th. More progress has been made and we...
Recognizing Excellence in BC Schools
Greetings Members: Please see bulletin attached below from the K-12 Coordinators regarding the Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Education. In solidarity, Warren WilliamsPresident
Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 118 | Strike Notice
Dear Members: Please see attached notice from the Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 118. More information will follow once it becomes available. In solidarity, Warren WilliamsPresident
May Day Rally | May 1, 2023
Greetings Members: Please see the poster above regarding the May Day Rally. The International Workers' Day Rally is being sponsored by the Vancouver and District Labour Council (VDLC) and will be taking place on May 1, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Vancouver...
K-12 Provincial Bargaining Update
Dear K-12 Members: The attached K-12 provincial bargaining update bulletin is with regards to provincial negotiations only. Information and a survey will be forthcoming next week regarding our CUPE Local 15/Vancouver School Board negotiations, so please stay tuned! In...
Rapid Antigen Test Distribution for VSB Staff
Dear K-12 Members: Please see the information below from the Vancouver School Board regarding rapid antigen test distribution for Vancouver School Board employees.
K-12 Coordinators’ Bulletin: Guide to WorkSafeBC COVID-19 Claims
Dear K-12 Members: Please find attached a bulletin from the K-12 Coordinators regarding important information about WorkSafeBC COVID-19 claims.
Wellness Update for Vancouver School Board Members
Greetings K-12 Members: Please see the wellness updates below from the Vancouver School Board.
Ministry of Education’s Special Bulletin – PHO Order: School Staff Member Vaccination Status Reporting
Greetings K-12 Members: Please find attached a special bulletin from the Ministry of Education regarding the PHO Order: School Staff Member Vaccination Status Reporting. Note that the Medical Health Officer for School District 39 is not contemplating obtaining this...
K-12 Coordinators’ Bulletin – Rapid Antigen Tests
Dear K-12 Members: Please find attached a bulletin from the K-12 Coordinators regarding rapid antigen tests rolling out to the K-12 sector this week.
VSB COVID-19 Quarantine Pay
Greetings K-12 Members: You may or may not be aware that pursuant to your CUPE Local 15 collective agreement, you will be eligible for quarantine pay should you have a confirmed case of COVID-19 or any other condition that requires that you have to be in mandatory...
City and Parks Wage Rates for 2022
Please find the City and Parks Wage Rates as of January 1, 2022 below.
Vancouver School Board – Potential Functional Closures
Greetings K-12 Members:As many of you are aware, there could be the possibility of “functional closures” of schools in the district due to attendance impacts by COVID 19. A “functional closure” means that some schools may be closed, but there will be efforts made to...
Return to School January 4, 2022 for VSB Members
Greetings: We wish to update you with the current information we have from the employer regarding the January return to school plan. All CUPE Local 15 VSB members are to report for work on Tuesday, January 4th as you have all been deemed essential service employees....