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HSPBA Bargaining Bulletin – October 27, 2025

HSPBA Bargaining Bulletin – October 27, 2025

Greetings Vancouver Coastal Health HSPBA Members: Please find attached the bulletin from our Health Sector Coordinator, Andrew Ledger, regarding the HSPBA bargaining survey results.

City Budget and Job Security Concerns

City Budget and Job Security Concerns

Dear City et al CUPE Local 15 Members: In recent days, the union office has received many inquiries from concerned members following media reports regarding the City of Vancouver’s intention to hold next year’s operating budget increase at 0%, the discussions around...

Proposed 0% Property Tax Increase

Proposed 0% Property Tax Increase

Dear Members at the City of Vancouver and Vancouver Board of Parks: As you may have seen in the news, the employer has announced upcoming service cuts, closed the City’s equity office, and laid off eight exempt staff. On top of this, the Mayor has advanced a motion...

Langara College Ratification of Bargaining Proposals Results

Langara College Ratification of Bargaining Proposals Results

Dear Langara CUPE Local 15 Members: Thank you to the members who attended our Ratification of Bargaining Proposals meetings. The members voted overwhelmingly in favour of ratifying the bargaining proposals as presented. Please watch for future updates from your...

City et al Memorandum of Agreement Ratification Vote Results

Dear City et al (City of Vancouver, Park Board, RayCam, and Britannia) Members: The City et al Bargaining Committee would like to thank everyone who came out yesterday to vote on the proposed changes to our collective agreement. We are pleased to inform you that the...

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