Union News
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
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...
Vancouver Art Gallery Memorandum of Agreement is Ratified
The CUPE Local 15 Bargaining Committee is pleased to announce that the members have voted to ratify the Memorandum of Agreement as recommended. Thank you to all the Vancouver Art Gallery members who came to the information meeting and participated in the...
BC Declaration Act
Dear Friends,As you may know, the BC government launched its Draft Action Plan on the BC Declaration Act recently. The draft plan is in a consultation phase right now, and feedback is specifically being sought from Indigenous community members and organizations in...
Compulsory Trades Certification System in BC
The BC government is reintroducing a compulsory trades certification system in BC called Skilled Trades Certification. Announcement details and a technical briefing can be found here. https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021AEST0039-001140. This is a critical...
Reflecting on what our country has been – and what our society must become
The movement against Big Coal is gaining steam Powerful corporations, pushing massive new coal developments in the Rockies, have been threatening the mountains, rivers, and democracy itself. And with your help, we’ve won two major victories in the fight against...
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.