Union News
May Day Rally | May 1, 2023
Greetings Members: Please see the poster above regarding the May Day Rally. The International Workers' Day Rally is being sponsored by the Vancouver and District Labour Council (VDLC) and will be taking place on May 1, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Vancouver...
City et al – Ratification of Bargaining Proposals
Dear City et al Members:Thank you to the members who attended our Ratification of Bargaining Proposals meetings.The members voted overwhelmingly in favour of ratifying the bargaining proposals as presented.Please watch for future updates from your Bargaining...
Letter from VDLC Regarding Concerns with Public Access to Vancouver School Board Proceedings
Greetings Members: Please find below a letter that was sent out from the Vancouver and District Labour Council (VDLC) to the Vancouver School Board regarding their concerns in the opportunities for stakeholders and the public to be active participants in the...
Pacific Blue Cross Health Benefits Society – Special General Meeting | Monday, April 17, 2023
Greetings Members:Please see the important message below from CUPE National.Attention all Pacific Blue Cross Benefits Recipients:A Special General Meeting of the PBC Health Benefits Society will be held in-person at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, April 17, 2023 in the Whistler...
K-12 Presidents Council Bulletin: Rally and Solidarity with Striking 561 Fraser Valley Transit Workers
Please post and distribute this bulletin widely. It contains important information on standing in solidarity with striking 561 transit workers. In solidarity, Warren WilliamsPresident
Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement
Dear Members: Please see the above details regarding an event being held on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, for the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement! Should you have any questions regarding this event, please email the Friends of Sinn Fein...
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...
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...