Union News

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...
A Message From Your City et al Bargaining Committee
Dear City et al (City of Vancouver, Park Board, Ray-Cam, and Britannia) Members: It is with great sadness that we inform you of the sudden passing of a member of our Committee. Ava Choy, City Representative and Vice-Chair left us suddenly on July 13, 2025 during...
Vancouver Art Gallery Member Meeting – July 29, 2025
Dear CUPE Local 15 Vancouver Art Gallery Members: CUPE Local 15 and the Vancouver Art Gallery have reached an Adjustment Plan Agreement (APA) under Section 54 of the BC Labour Relations Code, effective July 25, 2025. This agreement outlines measures to support...
CBA Bargaining Update – July 18, 2025
Dear Vancouver Coastal Health HSSCBA Members: Please find attached a bargaining update sent on behalf of the Community Bargaining Association (CBA) Negotiating Committee
By-Election Results – June 25, 2025
Dear Members: Thank you to everyone who attended the General Membership Meeting on June 25, 2025. We are pleased to announce the results of the by-election held during the in-person meeting for two positions: Trustee: Following the nomination and voting process,...
Vancouver Art Gallery Voluntary Severance and Upcoming Union Support Sessions
Dear CUPE Local 15 Vancouver Art Gallery Members: Please find the attached notice from CUPE Local 15 President, Warren Williams.
Langara College CUPE Local 15 Open Office – Tuesday, June 24, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Dear Langara College CUPE Local 15 Members: Please see the attached notice for our monthly open office, which will be held Tuesday, June 24, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Your Langara Shop Stewards, Sophie Bennett Amanda BurkholderGitanjali GillSean JamesKrista...
K-12 Provincial Bargaining Bulletin – June 20, 2025
Dear K-12 Members:Please see below the bulletin from Paul Simpson, President of CUPE K-12 Presidents’ Council. Please note, this is only the FIRST offer that the Provincial K - 12 bargaining committee has received, and they will be continuing to work towards a...
CUPE Local 15 General Membership Meeting – IN PERSON – Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
The General Membership Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in person at the Italian Cultural Centre at 3075 Slocan St, Vancouver. Free parking is available on site. Pizza will be provided at the meeting. Please remember to bring your union...
*CANCELLED* Vancouver Art Gallery Health & Safety Information Session on July 2, 2025
Dear CUPE 15 Vancouver Art Gallery Members: Please find attached a letter from the CUPE Local 15 President, Warren Williams, regarding an upcoming information session.
City et al Bargaining Update
Dear City et al (City of Vancouver, Park Board, Ray-Cam, and Britannia) Members: Your bargaining committee has met with the employer on eight occasions since we were served notice to bargain in January. Over this time, your committee’s primary focus has been on...
Remote Work Letter of Understanding
Greetings City et al Members: The union is aware of the employer’s intention to modify the Remote Work Letter of Understanding, which was negotiated in good faith. We are concerned about this development and the potential impact it may have on our members. In the...
HSPBA Bargaining Update Bulletin – June 2, 2025
Dear Vancouver Coastal Health HSPBA Members: Please find attached the bulletin from our Health Sector Coordinator, Andrew Ledger, regarding the HSPBA bargaining update.
2025 Executive Board Election Results
President – Warren Williams 2nd Vice President – Henry Lee K-12 Sector Representative – Vanessa Mani City Sector Representative – Susy Mckay Parks Sector Representative – Bernie Dionne (acclaimed) Cultural Sector Representative – Coutney Gillen (acclaimed)...