Union News
HSPBA and HSSCBA Bulletin: 6.75% Wage Increase Starting April 1, 2023
Greetings HSPBA Members: Please find the bulletin below from your CUPE HSPBA and HSSCBA Bargaining Committees for details about the 6.75% wage increase starting April 1, 2023. In solidarity, Warren WilliamsPresident
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)
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...
Three Museums Ratification of Memorandum of Agreement
Dear Members: Thank you to all the Museum of Vancouver, Vancouver Maritime Museum and HR MacMillan Space Centre members who came to the information meeting on June 7th and to all that voted in favour of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) through the...
City et al Collective Agreements Ratified by Members
The CUPE Local 15 City et al Bargaining Committee is pleased to announce that the members’ employed under the City of Vancouver, Parks, Britannia, and Ray-Cam collective agreements have voted in favour of the renewal of collective agreements on the basis of the...
COVID Stigma K-12 Bulletin
The attached bulletin below addresses stigma, privacy, and mental health as well as provides a link to information on filing a claim through WorkSafeBC. Jeanne Marr and Chris LositoCUPE K-12 Coordinators – BC Region