Union News
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
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...
K-12 Coordinator’s Bulletin – Important Information Regarding Childcare in Public Schools
Dear Vancouver School Board Members: Kindly find below a bulletin from your CUPE K-12 Coordinator that contains important information about legislative changes regarding childcare in public schools.
Update Regarding Changes to the City’s Flexible Work Plans
Dear City and Parks Members: As previously communicated, in response to the City’s May 28, 2025 announcement that they would be increasing the minimum in-office days from one to three per week, the union filed a policy grievance. While we have been working through the...
CBA Bargaining Bulletin – Impasse Reached with Employer
Dear Vancouver Coastal Health HSSCBA Members: Please find attached a bargaining update sent on behalf of the Community Bargaining Association (CBA) Negotiating Committee.
CBA Bargaining Bulletin – October 2, 2025
Dear Vancouver Coastal Health HSSCBA Members: Please find attached a bargaining update sent on behalf of the Community Bargaining Association (CBA) Negotiating Committee.
CBA Bargaining Bulletin – September 17, 2025
Dear Vancouver Coastal Health HSSCBA Members: Please find attached a bargaining update sent on behalf of the Community Bargaining Association (CBA) Negotiating Committee.
Langara Bargaining Ratification of Proposals – October 1, 7 & 9, 2025
Hello Langara CUPE Local 15 Members: Please find attached the notice for the upcoming meetings for the ratification of proposals for bargaining. The presentation of the bargaining proposal package will only occur on October 1, 2025, and voting will take place on...
Coalition of Health School Food Webinar
Dear Vancouver School Board Members: Please find attached a bulletin regarding the webinar with the Coalition of Health School Food on September 25, 2025.
K-12 Coordinators’ Bulletin – BC Ombudsperson Investigation
Dear Vancouver School Board Members: Please find attached a bulletin from the K-12 Presidents' Council, which contains important information regarding the involvement of direct student support workers in the BC Ombudsperson's investigation. This investigation...
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...
K-12 Presidents’ Council – Back to School Bulletin
Dear Vancouver School Board Members, Kindly find below a back to school bulletin sent on behalf of the K-12 Presidents’ Council.
City et al Ratification of Tentative Agreement Meeting – September 11, 2025
Dear City et al (City of Vancouver, Park Board, RayCam, and Britannia) Members: Please find attached below the important notice regarding the ratification meeting for the City et al tentative agreement. This, along with additional information was mailed out to your...
City et al Bargaining Update – August 14, 2025
Dear City et al (City of Vancouver, Park Board, RayCam, and Britannia) Members: Your CUPE Local 15 City et al Bargaining Committee is pleased to inform you that we have reached a tentative agreement with the common employers, City of Vancouver, Vancouver Board of...
CUPE Metro – Outdoor Movie Night – August 15, 2025
Dear Members: Please find an invite from CUPE Metro to an outdoor movie night hosted by CUPE728 and CUPE402.
Upcoming Pride Events – August and September 2025
Dear Members: June is Pride Month, but celebrating Pride is something we can do year-round. Show your support for the LGBTQAI2S+ community and check out some upcoming events taking place across BC in the coming weeks: Vancouver PrideAugust 3, 2025New West PrideAugust...