Union News
CUPE Mourns the Loss of Murray Sinclair, Will Continue to Fight for Justice for Indigenous Peoples
CUPE NATIONAL: It is with deep sadness that CUPE mourns the passing of Murray Sinclair. Sinclair served as Manitoba’s first Indigenous lawyer and judge, a senator, and chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. “Murray Sinclair played a critical role in...
Langara College Bargaining Committee and Steward Election Results
Dear Langara College Members: On October 16, 2024, over 100 members participated in the Annual General Meeting. Thank you for attending this important meeting and for your fantastic engagement and participation. The following members were elected for the following...
Langara College Open Office – Thursday, October 24, 2024
Dear Langara College CUPE Local 15 Members: Please see the notice below for our monthly open office which will be held this Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. In solidarity, Your Langara Shop Stewards, Sophie Bennett Gitanjali Gill Antonius...
CUPE BC Welcomes BC NDP’s Commitment to Affordable, Seamless Childcare and Enhanced Classroom Support
Dear K-12 Members:Please find below a bulletin from CUPE BC regarding the BC NDP. Please see CUPE BC's page on this at https://seamlesschildcarenow.ca/
Langara College CUPE Local 15 – Annual General Meeting 2024
Greetings Langara Members: The notice below regarding the Langara College CUPE Local 15 Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2024 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...
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Inspired by the story of residential school survivor Phyllis (Jack) Webstad from the Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation, people across Canada have commemorated September 30 as Orange Shirt Day since 2013, and now also mark the day as the National Day for Truth...
REMINDER – City et al Bargaining Committee Election Meeting on September 19, 2024
Dear City et al (City of Vancouver, Park Board, Britannia Community Services Centre, and Ray-Cam) Members: This is a friendly reminder that you are invited to the meeting that will take place this Thursday, September 19, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to elect...
Vancouver School Board Employee Wellness Resources
Dear K-12 Members: Please find below a notice from the Vancouver School Board regarding wellness resources that are available. You may access these tools using your VSB sign-in at tinyurl.com/vsb-wellness.
VDLC’s 3rd Annual Webinar: Fighting Racism in our Cities
Greetings Members: The Vancouver & District Labour Council’s (VDLC) 3rd Annual Webinar will take place this Sunday September 15, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Zoom. Please see details from the VDLC below: This free webinar is for all workers who want to...
Notice from ATU Local 1724 – Rally for HandyDART Workers
Good Afternoon Members: Please see notice below circulated on behalf of ATU Local 1724 regarding a rally for HandyDART workers. A rally in support of striking HandyDart workers will be held Tuesday, September 10th, at 11:30am. As ATU enters its second week of the...
Statement from the CUPE National Officers
Greetings Members, Please see the message attached from CUPE National President, Mark Hancock, and National Secretary-Treasurer, Candace Rennick.
Vancouver School Board/CUPE Local 15 Start of 2024/2025 School Year Information Bulletin
Greetings VSB Members! We hope everyone had a wonderful summer break and we are pleased to welcome everyone back. We also want to say hello to new members who are joining us for the first time. Just a reminder to everyone regarding vacation time, as this seems to pop...
City et al Bargaining Committee Election Meeting on September 19, 2024
Dear City et al (City of Vancouver, Park Board, Britannia Community Services Centre, and Ray-Cam) Members: Your collective agreement will expire on December 31, 2024, and City et al members are invited to elect representatives for their Bargaining Committee. Please...
Urgent Pacific Blue Cross Election Update – Board of Directors Election Open
Dear Pacific Blue Cross (PBC) Members: Please see below an update from CUPE BC President, Karen Ranalletta, regarding the Pacific Blue Cross Board of Directors Election. We need your help this week. CUPE members have fought hard for our extended health benefits, which...
Langara College Open Office – Thursday, August 22, 2024
Dear Langara College CUPE Local 15 Members: Please see the attached notice for our monthly open office, which will be held this Thursday, August 22, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. In solidarity, Your Langara Shop Stewards, Sophie Bennett Gitanjali Gill Antonius...
Emancipation Day – August 1
Emancipation Day commemorates a pivotal moment in history. To explore the full background and significance of this day, we invite you to take a look at the article provided by CUPE National. Learn more here: Emancipation Day.