Union News
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!
Upcoming Classifications Review for HSPBA Members Bulletin
Greetings Vancouver Coastal Health HSPBA Members: Please find the attached bulletin from CUPE National regarding the upcoming HSPBA classifications review this fall.
Upcoming Local 561 Solidarity with CUPE National Officers
Greetings Members:You are invited to two events happening next Wednesday, July 5th. They will have Mark Hancock and Candace Rennick in attendance from CUPE National, as well as Karen and Trevor from CUPE BC. In the morning, they will have a burmashave action at...
K-12 Presidents Council Bulletin: End of School Year
Greetings Vancouver School Board Members: Please find the bulletin from the K-12 Presidents Council regarding the end of the school year posted below.
VSB Local Bargaining Bulletin #1
Dear K-12 Members: The Bargaining Committee met on February 3rd and 7th to create the Vancouver School Board bargaining priorities survey. This survey will assist in preparing proposals for the upcoming round of negotiations with the employer and it will be available...
K-12 Provincial Bargaining Update
Dear K-12 Members: The attached K-12 provincial bargaining update bulletin is with regards to provincial negotiations only. Information and a survey will be forthcoming next week regarding our CUPE Local 15/Vancouver School Board negotiations, so please stay tuned! In...
Rapid Antigen Test Distribution for VSB Staff
Dear K-12 Members: Please see the information below from the Vancouver School Board regarding rapid antigen test distribution for Vancouver School Board employees.
K-12 Coordinators’ Bulletin: Guide to WorkSafeBC COVID-19 Claims
Dear K-12 Members: Please find attached a bulletin from the K-12 Coordinators regarding important information about WorkSafeBC COVID-19 claims.
Wellness Update for Vancouver School Board Members
Greetings K-12 Members: Please see the wellness updates below from the Vancouver School Board.
Ministry of Education’s Special Bulletin – PHO Order: School Staff Member Vaccination Status Reporting
Greetings K-12 Members: Please find attached a special bulletin from the Ministry of Education regarding the PHO Order: School Staff Member Vaccination Status Reporting. Note that the Medical Health Officer for School District 39 is not contemplating obtaining this...
K-12 Coordinators’ Bulletin – Rapid Antigen Tests
Dear K-12 Members: Please find attached a bulletin from the K-12 Coordinators regarding rapid antigen tests rolling out to the K-12 sector this week.
VSB COVID-19 Quarantine Pay
Greetings K-12 Members: You may or may not be aware that pursuant to your CUPE Local 15 collective agreement, you will be eligible for quarantine pay should you have a confirmed case of COVID-19 or any other condition that requires that you have to be in mandatory...
City and Parks Wage Rates for 2022
Please find the City and Parks Wage Rates as of January 1, 2022 below.
Vancouver School Board – Potential Functional Closures
Greetings K-12 Members:As many of you are aware, there could be the possibility of “functional closures” of schools in the district due to attendance impacts by COVID 19. A “functional closure” means that some schools may be closed, but there will be efforts made to...