Union News
Cyber-Attack on Three Provincial Health Services Managed by HEABC
Dear Vancouver Coastal Health Members: Please see the memo below from Michael Reed covering for Andrew Ledger, National Representative and Health Sector Coordinator, regarding a cyber-attack on three servers managed by the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC)....
Emancipation Day – August 1st
Dear Members, Please see link below from CUPE National regarding Emancipation Day. https://cupe.ca/event/emancipation-day?utm_medium=email&utm_source=CUPEToday
Vancouver School Board Health and Wellness Application Process
To apply for approval to be reimbursed for the Health and Wellness Fund, please follow the following instructions: Retrieve the form from https://vsbworld.sharepoint.com/sites/EmployeeServices/SitePages/Labour-Relations.aspx. Complete the form and send it back...
WorkSafe BC Bulletin – Bears and Other Hazardous Wildlife
Dear Members, Please see WorkSafe bulletin regarding planning for and preventing encounters with bears and other hazardous wildlife.
Vancouver Art Gallery Volunteers for Reclassification Committee
Dear Vancouver Art Gallery Members: We hope that you are enjoying summer! As you all may know, the collective agreement has a provision for a Reclassification and Salary Schedule Committee: 21.(m) Reclassification and Salary Schedule Committee: The parties shall form...
News Release: Honda Celebration of Light Returns to Illuminate Vancouver’s Skyline
Dear Members: Please see attached news release from the City of Vancouver regarding the Honda Celebration of Light. https://vancouver.ca/news-calendar/honda-celebration-of-light-returns-to-illuminate-vancouver-s-skyline.aspx
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...
A Message from the K-12 Provincial Bargaining Committee
Greetings K-12 Members: Please find attached a message from the K-12 Provincial Bargaining Committee.