Union News
*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)...
VSB Bargaining Bulletin – May 28, 2025
Greetings!Your VSB bargaining committee met with the employer on Monday, May 12 and Thursday, May 21, 2025 in order to exchange proposals, execute a bargaining protocol agreement as well as review each other’s proposals regarding housekeeping matters.On your behalf,...
Message from the President
We are deeply saddened by the tragic events that occurred on April 26, 2025, during the Lapu Lapu Day celebrations on Fraser Street, in Vancouver. Our hearts go out to the victims, their families, and the entire Filipino community during this difficult time. We stand...
Important Message from the VSB – Fraudulent Online Banking Activity
Dear VSB Members: Please see below an important communication we received from the VSB. On Wednesday April 23, 2025, the Vancouver School Board learned of fraudulent activity in connection with our online banking systems. We took immediate steps to secure our online...
Attention City Members – Updated Executive Election Information
The list of candidates running for City Sector Representative has been updated. Please see the revised information below: Candidates for City Sector Representative:Brian DoSusy MckaySusanne RuhleSeagrin Worster
2025 Executive Board Elections Information
Nominations for the Executive Board were held at the March 26, 2025 Virtual General Membership Meeting. All voting for the upcoming 2025 Annual Executive Board Elections will be conducted online. There will be an election for President, 2nd Vice President, City Sector...
Vancouver School Board – Ratification of Bargaining Proposals Results
Dear K-12 Members:Thanks to the members who came out to our Ratification of Bargaining Proposals meetings held on April 1 and 2, 2025.The members voted overwhelmingly in favour of ratifying the bargaining proposals as presented.We are currently exploring dates to...
Sikh Heritage Month Invitation – Tuesday, April 1, 2025 @ Vancouver City Hall
Dear CUPE Local 15 members, Please see below an invitation from the Sikh Community to an event at Vancouver City Hall, 453 W 12th Avenue, to celebrate Sikh Heritage Month. Sikh Heritage Month InvitationDownload
REMINDER – VSB Ratification of Bargaining Proposals – April 1 and 2, 2025
Dear K-12 Members: This is a reminder that the meetings for the ratification of bargaining proposals will be held next week on April 1st and April 2nd. Your current collective agreement expires on June 30, 2025. Your bargaining committee has been meeting to review...
Langara College CUPE Local 15 Open Office – Tuesday, March 25, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Dear Langara College CUPE Local 15 Members: Please see the notice below for our monthly open office which will be held this Thursday, March 25, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. In solidarity, Your Langara Shop Stewards, Sophie BennettGitanjali GillAntonius GunawanBri...
VSB Information Bulletin – IMPORTANT Bargaining Update – March 20, 2025
Greetings VSB Members: It has just been brought to your bargaining committee’s attention that a group called the EA Café is calling for a meeting on April 1 and 2, 2025 for all Education Assistants (EAs) of the School District #39 (SD 39), Vancouver. There are several...
VSB Ratification of Bargaining Proposals – April 1 and 2, 2025
Dear K-12 Members: Your current collective agreement expires on June 30, 2025. Your bargaining committee has been meeting to review survey responses and other related material in order to prepare bargaining proposals for the upcoming round of negotiations. For your...