Union News
K-12 Coordinators’ Bulletin: 6.75% Wage Increase Starting July 1, 2023
Dear Vancouver School Board Members: Please find attached below a bulletin from the CUPE K-12 Coordinators regarding a 6.75% wage increase starting July 1, 2023.
City et al Bargaining Proposal Ratification Meetings
Dear City et al Member: Please mark your calendar on April 12, 2023 to attend the City et al Bargaining Proposal Ratification meeting for all members working at the City of Vancouver, Vancouver Park Board, Ray-Cam Cooperative Centre, and Britannia Community Services...
CUPE BC Update: Local 561 Transit Strike Schedule
Greetings Members: Please see notice below from the CUPE BC Executive Board regarding the Local 561 Transit Strike schedule. Those wishing to show solidarity in person with Local 561 members’ walkout for pensions and wage equity can join the picket this week at three...
Jr. Black Achievement Awards Support Request
Dear Members: Please see the message below from Candace Knoll, Founder & President of the Jr. Black Achievement Awards Society. Dear CUPE 15 Members: I wanted to take a moment to say thank you so much to the CUPE 15 Members for the generous donation to the...
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Greetings Members: Please see the link below from CUPE National regarding the Internatinal Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination | Canadian Union of Public Employees (cupe.ca)
K-12 Presidents’ Council Bulletin: K-12 Bargaining Concludes in BC
Greetings Vancouver School Board Members: Please find bulletin below from the K-12 Presidents' Council regarding the conclusion of the K-12 bargaining in BC.
June – State of BC Health from the BC Health Coalition
UPDATE The attack on our public health care in the Cambie case In September 2020, the BC Supreme Court dealt a strong blow to the efforts of Dr. Brian Day and others to undermine Canada’s public health care system. Despite our win, we have been dragged back into...
HSPBA Shift Schedule Letter
Please find attached letter with details about the Employer trialing four (4) day works weeks and nine (9) day fortnight schedules and a reminder about Article 24.07 of the HSPBA Collective Agreement.
VSB Student Learning and Well-being Committee Meeting Follow-up
Please find attached information updates requested at the June 9, 2021 meeting.
Wrapping Up the School Year K-12 Bulletin
We expect this to be the final bulletin of the school year and would like to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable summer. Jeanne Marr and Chris LositoCUPE K-12 Coordinators – BC Region -For news and member resources please visit https://bcschools.cupe.ca and follow...
VSB/CUPE 15 Year End Information Update
WOW, what a way to end an already unforgettable year and a half of school! First let us begin by THANKING each and every one of you for the commitment and dedication that you’ve shown to your students and families these past 15 months, they couldn’t have gotten...
VSB – Extreme Heat Messaging for Today
Please see the attached bulletin from the Vancouver School Board.
Langara Bargaining Committee Elected
A Bargaining Committee was elected at the AGM held on June 16, 2021. The members elected are:Steven BrouseCarrie ChapmanAngelica Lillico-OuachourAdrian LivesleyBrie McMillan, andRose Palozzi The committee plans to meet through the summer to analyze the Collective...
VSB Non-Teaching Support Staff Employment Insurance Benefits
Please find the attached information sheet below regarding Non-Teaching Support Staff Employment Insurance Benefits. Frequently Asked Quesitons: When may I apply for Employment Insurance(EI) for the Summer break? You may apply after your last working day. ...
K-12 Childcare Update Bulletin
Please find the attached bulletin on the subject of seamless childcare, including details of the expansion of Seamless Day pilot projects and significant and positive changes to licensing restrictions, which will make it easier than ever for school districts to offer...
City of Vancouver has Ratified the Renewal of City et al Collective Agreements
The CUPE Local 15 City et al Bargaining Committee is pleased to announce we have been advised that the City of Vancouver (Common Employer) has ratified in favour of the renewal collective agreements (City, Parks Britannia, and Ray-Cam) on the basis of the Memorandum...