Union News

Vancouver Art Gallery – Ratification of Bargaining Proposals on Zoom
Dear Vancouver Art Gallery Members: Please find attached an invitation to participate in a ratification meeting with your Bargaining Committee.
CUPE BC News Release: Ken Sim’s Budget-Slashing Plan
Greetings Members: Please see news release from CUPE BC regarding plans by City of Vancouver mayoral hopeful, Ken Sim. In solidarity, Warren WilliamsPresident
HSPBA Update (Non-Bargaining) Bulletin – Nearly $10 Million Payout for HSPBA Members
Greetings HSPBA Members: Please find attached an update from Andrew Ledger, CUPE National Representative and Health Coordinator, regarding an HSA legal challenge resulting in nearly $10 million payout for HSPBA members. In solidarity, Warren WilliamsPresident
Community Bargaining Association (CBA) Bulletin: Bargaining on Pause
Hello Community Health Members: Please find attached a bulletin from the Community Bargaining Association (CBA) Negotiating Committee.In solidarity,Warren WilliamsPresident
By-Election Results
Dear Members:The results of the by-elections at the General Membership meeting on Wednesday, September 29, 2022 of the two Trustee positions as well as the K-12 Sector Representative position are in. After the nomination process closed, Vanessa Mani was elected as the...
VSB: Wellness Stakeholder Update Presentation Slides and October Wellness Newsletter
Greetings K-12 Members: Please find attached documents below from the Employee Wellness Team at the Vancouver School Board. Wellness Stakeholder Update - September 27, 2022: Wellness Update - October 2022: Employee Health Fair: Employee Flu Vaccination Campaign - Fall...
Bulletin 67 – EAs share concerns and experiences – Further meetings schedule is listed here
Please see the attached bulletin for all VSB employees.
Reporting COVID-19 contracted at work to WorkSafeBC
Call for Nominations – CUPE Human Rights Awards
Nominations are now open for CUPE’s three human rights awards which recognize the achievement and activism of CUPE members in advancing equity and human rights. The awards will be presented at the 2021 CUPE National Convention in November. Nominations are due no...
How to Access Your Pay Advice for the Vaccination Clinic
Please see the attached bulletin about how to get a pdf for you to print off or save to your device for the vaccination clinic.
CUPE BC WEB CONFERENCE INVITATION
Build Your Resilience: Tools for Managing the Stress of COVID-19 June 15, 2021 | 9:30 – 11:00 am PST Dear Members, We are pleased to invite you to CUPE BC's Summer 2021 web conference offering. Please find the event details below: Title: Build...
IMPORTANT: Staff Vaccination Opportunity
Sent on behalf of Collette O’Reilly, Director Risk Management, Vancouver School DistrictTo All VSB Employees,Attached is an important letter from VCH announcing the next phase of the K-12 vaccination campaign.During this phase, 17,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine is...
K-12 COVID-19 Vaccine School Scheduling Information
Vancouver Coastal Health is solely responsible on the selection of schools as to when members will be vaccinated. The Vancouver School Board has no involvement in this selection process. VCH makes their decisions based on the data they have with regards to community...
K-12 Bulletin #65 – Vaccination Appointment Update
This bulletin outlines the announcement by the Ministry of Labour introducing amendments to the Employment Standards Act that, if passed, will provide all workers with up to three hours of paid leave to get each dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. This is very welcome news...
CUPE Health Services Workload and COVID-19 Survey
Please find the link to the CUPE Health Services Workload and COVID-19 Survey 2021 in the attached document below. The deadline for survey completion is April 30, 2021.
K-12 COVID Bulletin #64 and Vaccination Program Information
Please see attached K-12 Bulletin #64, Vaccination Bulletin, and Vancouver Coastal Health letter for answers to frequently asked questions and more details on the K-12 Vaccination Program below.