Union News
UPDATE – Nurses’ Bargaining Association (NBA) Job Action
Dear Vancouver Coastal Health HSPBA and CBA Members: As of 12:01 p.m. on July 2, 2026, BC nurses in the Nurses' Bargaining Association (NBA) implemented job action in the form of an overtime ban and refusal of all non-nursing duties. The NBA has not announced any...
Langara College CUPE Local 15 Open Office – REMINDER – Thursday, June 25, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Dear Langara College CUPE Local 15 Members: This is a friendly reminder that our monthly open office will be held tomorrow, June 25, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
VSB Bargaining Update – June 2026
Dear Vancouver School Board (VSB) Members: We are reaching out today with an update on bargaining a new collective agreement. As you know, K-12 school support locals endorsed a new Provincial Framework Agreement (PFA) earlier this year. The PFA has a four-year term in...
Update on Metro Vancouver Job Action (GVRDEU)
Dear City et al (City of Vancouver, Park Board, RayCam, and Britannia) Members: This email is to provide an update on the ongoing job action by Metro Vancouver workers, represented by the GVRDEU. The strike is ongoing and to date, pickets and other actions have had...
Better Vancouver Campaign
Dear CUPE Local 15 Members: Prior to entering administration, the Local had been working with other CUPE locals in Vancouver on a campaign to draw attention to the negative impacts of the cuts being made by Mayor Ken Sim and his ABC Vancouver Council members. Locals...
Callout for HSSCBA Steward Interest
Dear Vancouver Coastal Health HSSCBA Members: We would like to share an update regarding steward support for CBA members, and invite members to consider serving as a steward. The current Lead Steward, Bobby Burgess, has stepped back from his role, and we would like to...
Langara College CUPE Local 15 Open Office – Wednesday, April 29, 2026 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Dear Langara College CUPE Local 15 Members: Please see the attached notice for our monthly open office, which will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Emily Carr University Annual General Meeting (AGM) – Thursday, April 23, 2026
Greetings Emily Carr University of Art and Design (ECUAD) Members: You are invited to the CUPE Local 15 (Emily Carr University of Art and Design) Annual General Meeting and the details are as follows: Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00...
General Membership Meeting Notice – Wednesday, November 25, 2026
Dear CUPE Local 15 Members, The next CUPE Local 15 General Membership Meeting is scheduled on Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. The meeting will conclude at 7:30 p.m. or the conclusion of business, whichever occurs first. You will be sent an...
K-12 Presidents’ Council Update: 2025-2029 Provincial Framework Agreement Endorsed
Dear Vancouver School Board (VSB) Members: Please see the attached bulletin from Paul Simpson, President of the CUPE K-12 Presidents' Council regarding important information about the endorsed 2025-2029 K-12 Provincial Framework Agreement.
K-12 Provincial Bargaining Bulletin – Progress Being Made on Framework
Dear Vancouver School Board Members: Please find an update regarding provincial bargaining in the attached bulletin from the K-12 Provincial Bargaining Committee. In solidarity, CUPE Local 15
Urgent Correspondence to CUPE Local 15 Membership
Greetings, CUPE Local 15 was placed under administration today pursuant to Article 7.8 of the National Constitution. Please see the attached letter and FAQ on behalf of Kevin Rose, Administrator for Local 15. There will be a presentation at tonight’s membership...
CBA Bargaining Bulletin – CBA Members Ratify New Collective Agreement
Dear Vancouver Coastal Health HSSCBA Members: Please find attached the CBA ratification results sent on behalf of Health Sector Coordinator, Andrew Ledger. In solidarity, Henry Lee2nd Vice President
Official CUPE Local 15 Communications
Dear Members: We would like to advise you that communications from CUPE Local 15 primarily occur through our official website: https://cupe15.org/, email: email@cupe15.org, or occasionally through our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/cupe15/. There is no...
Update Regarding Section 54 Adjustment Plan Process
Greetings Members, Following the finalization of the City’s Union Voluntary Departure Program (UVDP), the City moved ahead yesterday with implementing the next step of the Adjustment Plan: transfers. Utilizing both the vacancies created through the UVDP and...
HSPBA Bargaining Bulletin – Health Science Professionals Ratify New Collective Agreement
Dear Vancouver Coastal Health HSPBA Members: Please find below the bulletin regarding the ratification vote results, sent on behalf of Health Sector Coordinator, Andrew Ledger. In solidarity, Henry Lee2nd Vice President