Union News
National Aboriginal Veterans’ Day Ceremony on Tuesday, November 8th
Please find the attached poster with details about the 18th Annual National Aboriginal Veterans’ Day WHEN: Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. ...
The Students’ Union of Vancouver Community College: Ratification Meeting on November 16, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.
Greetings Students’ Union of Vancouver Community College Members: Please see attached letter regarding the Bargaining Committee Presentation and Ratification Vote on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.
POSTPONED: Woman Life Freedom: Labour Solidarity with the Revolution in Iran Rally November 5, 2022 at the Vancouver Art Gallery
Please note the Woman Life Freedom Rally in solidarity with Iran previously scheduled for Saturday, November 5, 2022 at the Vancouver Art Gallery has been postponed. We will update you as soon as possible when we have further details.
A Message from the Canadian Labour Congress
Greetings: Please find below a message from the Canadian Labour Congress regarding uncertain times: Canadian Labour Congress// Congrès du travail du Canada 2841 promenade...
Community Health Bargaining Bulletin: 2022 Bargaining Continues, Progress Stalling
Please find the attached bargaining bulletin from Andrew Ledger, CUPE National Representative and Health Coordinator. In solidarity, Warren Williams, President
City et al Bargaining Update – Upcoming Survey
Your 2022 City et al Bargaining Committee has met three times and will be finalizing our survey within the next week. Please watch your emails and mailboxes to ensure you take the opportunity to share your voice on issues you want the Bargaining Committee to...
Educational Staff COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Please find attached information about the vaccine rollout in schools. Please note the vaccines provided will be Pfizer and Moderna not AstraZeneca. Details are in the attachment from Vancouver Coastal Health. Be aware that the vaccine distribution is solely...
COVID-19 and Mask Requirements Q & A
The provincial Steering Committee has developed a Q&A document to assist school districts in implementing the recent updates to the Provincial COVID-19 Health & Safety Guidelines for K-12 Settings regarding mask requirements. The Ministry...
Bulletin #62 – April 12, 2021
Hello K-12 Members,The CUPE K-12 Presidents Council, along with CUPE National staff, have started the series of consultation and planning calls with K-12 (including early years) members grouped together by similarity of job duties. The first meeting was held on...
COVID 19 Update – April 12, 2021
Greetings, We would like to update members on our recent discussions with the employer regarding the roll out of the K-12 vaccine program.We were hoping to hear something from government last week, but they did not have any answers for us yet.If you were not aware,...
Vaccines and Expansion of COVID-19 Rapid Test Kits for Schools
The VSB has requested vaccines for all employees who may have even only been in a school once a month. The COVID-19 rapid test kits that the VSB piloted in ten schools earlier this year were highly successful. These test kits have been approved for expansion to all...
Q&A on Updated Provincial COVID-19 Health & Safety Guidelines/Rapid Response Teams
The provincial K-12 committees have released new and updated information that will be helpful in your local COVID-19 response effort. Please find the documents below.
Register for K-12 Consultation and Planning Calls Bulletin #61
The CUPE K-12 Presidents Council, along with CUPE National staff, are announcing a series of consultation and planning calls with K-12 (including early years) members grouped together by similarity of job duties. The attached bulletin contains the descriptions, dates,...
2021 Executive Board Elections
Nominations were held at the March 24, 2021 Virtual General Membership Meeting. Due to the amendment of Bylaw 12.4 in 2019, which altered the election cycle of the Executive Board positions, only one trustee position was up for election this year.Nominations took...
Deputy Minister’s K-12 Mask Requirement Update Bulletin
Further to yesterday’s PHO announcement and Deputy Minister’s bulletin, BCCDC Public Health Guidance for K-12 Schools and the Provincial COVID-19 Health and Safety Guidelines for K-12 Settings have been updated to reflect the amended mask requirements for K-12 staff...
K-12 Updated Information on COVID-19 Bulletin #59
Please post and/or distribute the attached bulletin. We will be posting the bulletin below to @cupek12bc accounts on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and on https://bcschools.cupe.ca. We ask you to follow these social media accounts and amplify shared news by liking...