Union News
Museum of Vancouver Tentative Agreement Reached
Dear Museum of Vancouver Members: Thank you to the members who attended our ratification presentation and vote today. The members voted in favour of accepting the tentative agreement as recommended by the Bargaining Committee. If you have any questions, please direct...
Vancouver Maritime Museum Society Tentative Agreement Reached
Dear Vancouver Maritime Museum Society Members: Thank you to the members who attended our ratification presentation and vote yesterday. The members voted in favour of accepting the tentative agreement as recommended by the Bargaining Committee. If you have any...
H.R. MacMillan Space Centre Tentative Agreement Reached
Dear H.R. MacMillan Space Centre Members: Thank you to the members who attended our ratification presentation and vote yesterday. The members voted in favour of accepting the tentative agreement as recommended by the Bargaining Committee. If you have any questions,...
News Release: Symphony at Sunset Returns for Another Dazzling Performance July 8, 2023
The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO), is excited to announce the return of Symphony at Sunset, an open-air concert taking place on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Sunset Beach Park. “Last year, Symphony at...
Response to George Affleck regarding tax increases
Affleck comments on Global News Hour June 27, 2023 Writing in response to comments made during an interview with Global news regarding the City ofVancouver budget outlook and the potential tax increases. When questioned as to why Vancouver isseeing higher tax...
Happy Canada Day!
Have a safe and happy Canada Day, everyone, and thank you to our members working at facilities and parks that are being enjoyed by everyone. We appreciate you and all members every day!
VSB/CUPE Local 15 Information Bulletin – Compulsory Quarantine
Greetings K-12 Members: We wish to advise members that today, March 24, 2022, the union filed a policy grievance against the employer regarding the payment of wages when a member must enter into compulsory quarantine. The current collective agreement states the...
CUPE Post-Secondary Members: You are invited!
Dear CUPE Post-Secondary Members: You are invited! Join CUPE for a look at how sexual violence and harassment on campus affects our work in the post-secondary sector and the new tools CUPE has created to help locals navigate the union’s response. Featuring Wendy...
Gathering Hosted by CUPE National’s Diversity Vice-Presidents
Greetings Members: Please find below an invitation to CUPE National's Diversity Vice-Presidents' upcoming gathering on April 9, 2022.
Virtual Evening with Dr. Cornel West!
Dear Members: Please find attached a message from the CCPA-BC. This year marks CCPA-BC’s 25th anniversary, and we’re starting it with some exciting news for you: in just a few weeks, together with the BC Black History Awareness Society, we will be co-hosting Dr....
City and Parks Mandatory Vaccination Policy
As you know, the City’s Mandatory Vaccination Policy went into effect last week, resulting in many members being placed on Leave Without Pay (LWOP) as of Friday, January 7, 2022. Also on Friday, we received the Employer’s denial of the policy grievance at the first...
City of Vancouver Mandatory Vaccination Policy Update
Update on the Implementation of the City of Vancouver Mandatory Vaccination Policy As most of you will likely have heard through the City Manager’s email update sent yesterday, the City has now postponed the implementation date of their Mandatory Vaccination Policy to...
K-12 Bulletin: Provincial Bargaining Update
Dear K-12 Members: Please find attached a bulletin that contains important updates from the K-12 Provincial Bargaining Committee.
CBA Bargaining Bulletin
Hello Community Health Workers,Please find attached an important CBA Bargaining update.
VSB Retirement Seminar
Dear K-12 Members, The District is planning a retirement seminar for Wednesday April 20, 2022; a draft of the agenda is attached below. So far, the Municipal Pension Plan and the Employee Family Assistance Program facilitator will only deliver via Zoom. The VSB is...
K-12 Bulletin – COVID 19 Compulsory Quarantine
Dear K-12 Members: We have recently received word from the VSB, with regards to the Compulsory Quarantine language. Commencing February 22, 2022, the VSB will be denying any requests for Compulsory Quarantine. The Vancouver School District 39 is writing to...