Union News
Langara College Bargaining Bulletin #3 – July 17, 2025
Greetings CUPE members, Hope your summer is off to a good start! Your bargaining committee continues to meet to develop proposals for bargaining. We anticipate bringing draft proposals to the membership for ratification in early fall. We will send out more information...
VSB Health and Wellness Program 2024/2025 Deadline Past Due
Greetings Vancouver School Board (VSB) Members: If you had applied and received approval for a purchase under the Health and Wellness program, you will need to submit your receipts immediately as the program for 2024/2025 expired on June 30, 2025. Failing to provide...
CUPE Local 15 Member Information Session – Layoff and Bumping Process
Dear Vancouver Art Gallery Members, As part of the union’s continued support during the current workforce transition at the Vancouver Art Gallery,...
VSB 2024/2025 School Year End Information Bulletin
Greetings Vancouver School Board (VSB) Members! We would like to start off by wishing everyone a very happy and healthy summer break! While most have headed off for a very well-deserved break, work still continues between the union and employer preparing for the...
CANCELLED – Vancouver Art Gallery Health & Safety Information Session on July 2, 2025
Dear CUPE 15 Vancouver Art Gallery Members: Please note that the information session scheduled for today, July 2nd, has been cancelled.
CUPE Local 15, 391, and 1004 Member Update – 2026 Budget Outlook
Dear Members: Please find attached a message from Warren Williams, CUPE Local 15 President; Amir Abbey, CUPE Local 391 President; and Rob Limongelli, CUPE Local 1004 Administrator regarding the City’s 2026 Budget Outlook.
VSB Bargaining Bulletin – May 28, 2025
Greetings!Your VSB bargaining committee met with the employer on Monday, May 12 and Thursday, May 21, 2025 in order to exchange proposals, execute a bargaining protocol agreement as well as review each other’s proposals regarding housekeeping matters.On your behalf,...
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...
Message from the President
We are deeply saddened by the tragic events that occurred on April 26, 2025, during the Lapu Lapu Day celebrations on Fraser Street, in Vancouver. Our hearts go out to the victims, their families, and the entire Filipino community during this difficult time. We stand...
Important Message from the VSB – Fraudulent Online Banking Activity
Dear VSB Members: Please see below an important communication we received from the VSB. On Wednesday April 23, 2025, the Vancouver School Board learned of fraudulent activity in connection with our online banking systems. We took immediate steps to secure our online...
Attention City Members – Updated Executive Election Information
The list of candidates running for City Sector Representative has been updated. Please see the revised information below: Candidates for City Sector Representative:Brian DoSusy MckaySusanne RuhleSeagrin Worster