Union News

LifeWorks – Alternative Phone Number
Dear K-12 Members: Due to a telecom outage affecting the usual Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) telephones, please see below for a message regarding an alternate number you may call for assistance.
Community Health Bargaining Association (CBA) Bargaining Bulletin
Good Afternoon HSSCBA Members, Please find attached a bulletin from Andrew Ledger, CUPE National Representative and Health Coordinator, regarding a Community Health bargaining update.
HSPBA Bulletin: $3 Million in New Funding Secured for Professional Development of HSPBA Members – Available Soon
Greetings HSPBA Members: Please find attached the above-noted bulletin from the CUPE BC Health Sector Team regarding upcoming funding available soon for HSPBA Members. Once we are notified that the forms are available, we will let you know.
HSPBA Bargaining Update: Frequently Asked Questions on Bargaining and Job Action
Dear HSPBA Members: Please see correspondence below from Andrew Ledger, CUPE National Representative & Health Coordinator. In solidarity, Warren Williams, President
K-12 Presidents’ Council Bulletin: Bargaining Update and Radio & Video Ads
Please find attached bulletin from the K-12 Presidents' Council regarding bargaining as well as video advertisements you can view online and ads you may hear on the radio.
Langara Students’ Union Members: Notice for General Membership Meeting – Election for Bargaining Committee
Please find attached correspondence from Gail Johnson, Staff Representative.
Ministry of Health Update
In today’s Ministry of Health briefing, Dr. Bonnie Henry, Provincial Health Officer, reported 998 new cases of COVID-19 over the past two days, for a total of 18,714 cases in B.C. since the pandemic began. There were 210 new cases in the Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)...
CUPE BC Web Conference Invitation – Relentless Adaptation in the Virtual World
CUPE BC is pleased to invite you to their second Fall 2020 web conference offering. Please find the event details below: Date: Monday, November 23, 2020Time: 9:00-10:30 a.m. (90 minutes)Topic: Relentless Adaptation: 4 Tech Trends & Lessons to Thrive...
Safer Celebrations and Ceremonies
As the days get shorter, many of us look forward to fall holidays and festivities. With COVID-19 still a concern across the province, here are some things you can consider to help make celebrations safer for everyone. Keep in mind that the more space you have and the...
Vacation Proration Arbitration Award, Members in City and Parks
To All CUPE 15 City and Parks Members: RE: Vacation Proration Arbitration Award, Members in City and Parks City and Parks members of CUPE Local 15 who have recently had their 2020 vacation entitlement prorated due to Maternity Leave, Parental Leave, or Unpaid Sick...
K-12 Bulletin for October 2020
Hello Everyone, Please find attached Bulletin #33. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families. In solidarity and safety,Warren WilliamsPresident