Union News

Langara College CUPE Local 15 Open Office – Tuesday, May 27, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Dear Langara College CUPE Local 15 Members: Please see the notice below for our monthly open office, which will be held Tuesday, May 27, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Your Langara Shop Stewards, Sophie Bennett Amanda BurkholderGitanjali GillSean JamesKrista...
City of Vancouver’s Family Fun Fair – May 24, 2025
Dear City et al Members: The City of Vancouver’s Family Fun Fair will be held this Saturday, May 24th at Manitoba Works Yard. Please find some more information below from the organizers: Discover the equipment that operations crews use and meet people who make...
2025 Executive Board Elections – Important Dates and Information
Dear Members, This is a reminder about the upcoming 2025 Executive Board Elections. Voting will be conducted electronically and will open at 8:00 a.m. (Pacific Standard Time) on May 20, 2025, remaining open until 11:59 p.m. on May 27, 2025. The polls will be...
Vancouver Board of Education Bargaining Bulletin – May 6, 2025
Greetings K-12 Members! Your CUPE Local 15 bargaining committee is finalizing its preparations in order to commence collective bargaining with the employer in the coming weeks for the renewal of your 2025 collective agreement. A bargaining protocol agreement has been...
Important FAQ from the VSB – Fraudulent Online Banking Activity
Dear VSB Members: Please see below a list of some frequently asked questions (FAQs) that the Vancouver School Board has sent to staff regarding the notice of fraudulent banking activity: Frequently Asked Questions: Updated April 28, 2025 Concerning Notice of...
South Vancouver Neighbourhood House – Available Support
Kindly find some information below from MLA, Sunita Dhir, Vancouver-Langara Riding regarding support that is available if you have been impacted by the tragic events at Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day Festival. People in British Columbia, Canada, and around the world are in...
Langara College Bargaining Bulletin #1 – March 17, 2025
Dear Langara College Members, Your bargaining committee has started meeting and is preparing a strategy for bargaining. The current collective agreement expires on March 31, 2025 and will remain in effect until a new agreement is reached.In the coming weeks, you will...
CBA Bargaining Update Bulletin – March 14, 2025
Dear Vancouver Coastal Health HSSCBA Members: Please find attached a bargaining update sent on behalf of the Community Bargaining Association (CBA) Negotiating Committee.
City et al – Ratification of Bargaining Proposals Results
Dear City et al (City of Vancouver, Park Board, Ray-Cam, and Britannia) 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....
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day ! ☘️
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner! This March 17, we celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of the Irish community. Whether you're wearing green, enjoying traditional Irish fare, or just taking a moment to appreciate the spirit of the day, we...
HSPBA Bargaining Update Bulletin – March 10, 2025
Dear Vancouver Coastal Health HSPBA Members: Please find attached the bulletin from our Health Sector Coordinator, Andrew Ledger, regarding the HSPBA bargaining update.
K-12 Coordinator’s Bulletin – The Tyee Article on Education Assistants
Dear Vancouver School Board Members: Kindly find attached below an article from The Tyee regarding Education Assistants in our public schools.
City et al Bargaining Proposal Ratification Meetings – Thursday, March 13, 2025
Dear City et al (City of Vancouver, Park Board, Ray-Cam, and Britannia) Members: Please mark your calendar on March 13, 2025 to attend the City et al Bargaining Proposal Ratification meeting for all members working at the City of Vancouver, Vancouver Park Board,...
Langara College CUPE Local 15 Open Office – Thursday, February 27, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Dear Langara College CUPE Local 15 Members: Please see the notice below for our monthly open office which will be held this Thursday, February 27, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. In solidarity, Your Langara Shop Stewards, Sophie BennettGitanjali GillAntonius...
Vancouver Maritime Museum By Donation Open House Day
Please see the attached link regarding the Vancouver Maritime Museum's by donation Open House Day on Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.: https://vanmaritime.com/explore/events-and-programs/open-house-olas/
Joint Health and Safety Committee Survey
Please find attached a bulletin and message from Paul Simpson, President of K-12 Presidents Council. Dear K-12 Presidents Council, The K-12 Presidents Council and BCPSEA Provincial Health and Safety Taskforce is distributing links to a survey for all Joint Health and...