Union News
4th Annual CUPE Local 15 Pumpkin Carving Contest
Dear CUPE Local 15 Members: 4th Annual CUPE Local 15 Pumpkin Carving Contest Children can paint, decorate, or carve a pumpkin. It’s your choice! Each category above will be judged in the following areas: Funny Original Idea Scary Best Theme Most Unusual Please take a...
CUPE Local 15/Emily Carr University Ratification Results
We are very pleased to announce that your 2022 - 2025 CUPE Local 15/Emily Carr University Memorandum of Agreement was overwhelmingly ratified by the membership today.We are just awaiting confirmation from the employer when their ratification will take place, and once...
CUPE Local 15 President’s Message Regarding the Violence in Israel and Palestine
Dear Members: Your CUPE Local 15 Executive Board is distressed and horrified by the recent violence against the people in Israel and Palestine. We are also aware that some of our membership have been deeply troubled/polarized by recent online statements. These...
Statement from CUPE National on Violence in Palestine and Israel
Greetings Members: Please find a statement at the link below from CUPE National regarding the escalation of violence in Palestine and Israel. https://cupe.ca/cupe-statement-violence-palestine-and-israel?utm_medium=email&utm_source=CUPEToday
Langara College/CUPE Local 15 Annual General Meeting – Monday, October 23, 2023
Greetings Langara Members: The notice below regarding the Langara College/CUPE Local 15 Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2023 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...
Jr Black Achievement Awards (JrBAA) Ceremony – October 22, 2023
Greetings Members: Please find link below for the information regarding the upcoming Jr Black Achievement Awards Ceremony, Excellence and Elegance: A Black Tie Affair that will take place on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at the Inlet Theatre in Port Moody....
CUPE LOCAL 15 Langara Students’ Union Bargaining Committee
Congratulations to the following members who were elected to the Langara Students' Union (LSU) Bargaining Committee: Gurbax LeehlJoyce PatilWinnie Kuitenbrouwer (alternate)
Happy Retirement, Donna Petersen!
On behalf of the Executive, members, and staff, we would like to wish long-time member, steward, and Trustee, Donna Petersen, a happy retirement. We want to thank you for your amazing dedication in supporting those in the Vancouver School Board sector as well as your...
LifeWorks – Alternative Phone Number
Dear K-12 Members: Due to a telecom outage affecting the usual Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) telephones, please see below for a message regarding an alternate number you may call for assistance.
Community Health Bargaining Association (CBA) Bargaining Bulletin
Good Afternoon HSSCBA Members, Please find attached a bulletin from Andrew Ledger, CUPE National Representative and Health Coordinator, regarding a Community Health bargaining update.
HSPBA Bulletin: $3 Million in New Funding Secured for Professional Development of HSPBA Members – Available Soon
Greetings HSPBA Members: Please find attached the above-noted bulletin from the CUPE BC Health Sector Team regarding upcoming funding available soon for HSPBA Members. Once we are notified that the forms are available, we will let you know.
HSPBA Bargaining Update: Frequently Asked Questions on Bargaining and Job Action
Dear HSPBA Members: Please see correspondence below from Andrew Ledger, CUPE National Representative & Health Coordinator. In solidarity, Warren Williams, President
K-12 Presidents’ Council Bulletin: Bargaining Update and Radio & Video Ads
Please find attached bulletin from the K-12 Presidents' Council regarding bargaining as well as video advertisements you can view online and ads you may hear on the radio.
Langara Students’ Union Members: Notice for General Membership Meeting – Election for Bargaining Committee
Please find attached correspondence from Gail Johnson, Staff Representative.
National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21 is usually a day of celebration for Indigenous peoples, however the past year has been a challenging time as Indigenous communities across the country mourn the ongoing recovery of thousands of Indigenous children buried on residential school grounds. Please...
Take Action on Injured Workers Day – BCFED
June 1st is Injured Workers Day, a day that injured workers, their families, friends, unions & other progressive groups gather across Canada to call for urgently-needed changes to workers’ compensation programs. This year, we are doing just that. We are ramping...