Union News
VSB/CUPE Local 15 Information Bulletin – May 2023
Greetings VSB Members: As we inch closer to the end of the school year, we wish to advise and update everyone on several issues that are being worked on with the employer and to share information that some members may not be aware of. The collective agreement is still...
Family Fun Fair| Saturday, May 13, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Manitoba Works Yard
Greetings Members: Please see the poster above regarding the City of Vancouver's Family Fun Fair. This event will be taking place on Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Manitoba Works Yard, 250 West 70 Avenue, Vancouver. Visit...
Childcare Funding
Greetings Members: OneCity Vancouver is holding a letter-writing campaign for the VSB to budget $100,000 to advance childcare space creation in the district. This will be work of our members, so please sign to support our members’ work. You may find more information...
Vancouver Art Gallery Bargaining Update
To All Vancouver Art Gallery Members: Since the last update on March 10th, your Bargaining Committee has met with management on April 5th, 6th, 12th and 13th, and both sides have confirmed to meet again on April 26th, 27th and 28th. More progress has been made and we...
Recognizing Excellence in BC Schools
Greetings Members: Please see bulletin attached below from the K-12 Coordinators regarding the Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Education. In solidarity, Warren WilliamsPresident
Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 118 | Strike Notice
Dear Members: Please see attached notice from the Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 118. More information will follow once it becomes available. In solidarity, Warren WilliamsPresident
National Truth and Reconciliation Day Events
Please consider attending these events that will mark National Truth and Reconciliation Day on September 30, 2021 in Vancouver: Paddles Up :: An Honour Guard for the Children – Celebrating the Rich Waterborne Culture of the Coast Salish Peoples is a free...
CUPE Health Presidents Prepare for Bargaining Conference, Awareness Campaign
BURNABY—At its quarterly meeting this week, CUPE’s Health Care Presidents Council (HCPC) finalized plans for the upcoming Health Sector Bargaining Conference and held a detailed strategy discussion around a CUPE National cost-share campaign scheduled to begin in...
September 30th – National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
Notice – The union office will be closed on September 30th in recognition of Truth and Reconciliation Day. The Federal Government has declared this day in recognition of truth and reconciliation to take ownership for its colonial practices that have done so much harm...
A Message from CUPE BC – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
CUPE members across B.C. are applauding the many municipal governments that have stepped up to voluntarily recognize September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, as a statutory holiday. Established by the federal government, the new holiday—while not...
Upcoming CUPE VCH Community Health Survey to Seek Member Feedback on Bargaining Priorities
CUPE’s Health Care Presidents’ Council has launched a survey canvassing CUPE health members about their main priorities for the upcoming round of bargaining. The survey, for CUPE members working under Community Health Bargaining Association (CBA) and Health Science...
Emily Carr University Vaccination Policy and Testing Measures
We would like to take this opportunity to communicate with you regularly regarding the very fluid situation of your return to campus. In addition, we will also be sharing information as a result of our discussions with the employer as we navigate through this...
Emily Carr University to Introduce COVID-19 Vaccination Policy and Testing Measures
Dear ECU Community,As the Fall Term approaches, we have been thinking carefully about how to achieve a safe and equitable return to campus amid the COVID-19 pandemic. As the number of cases in BC has risen dramatically in recent weeks, we decided it was necessary to...
VDLC – Volunteers Needed for Community Events
The Vancouver District and Labour Council (VDLC) is excited to be hosting two community events with Union Protein Project this Fall; September 16th at Blundell Elementary School in Richmond, and September 23rd at Queen Alexandra Elementary School in Vancouver. In...
CUPE K-12 Communicable Disease Guidelines for New School Year Bulletin
The attached bulletin below contains important information about the updated Public Health and Provincial guidance for the K-12 sector for the 2021-2022 school year.
Immunizations – Helpful Links
As the start of the Fall Session is coming up very shortly, you may have some questions regarding vaccinations and/or returning to work. Below are some links that you may find helpful regarding immunizations as well as workers' rights:COVID-19 Vaccination: Workers’...