Union News

National Day of Remembrance and Action to End Violence Against Women
December 6 marks the somber anniversary of the 1989 École Polytechnique Massacre where an armed student targeted and murdered 14 women. On National Day of Remembrance and Action to End Violence Against Women, we reaffirm our commitment to ending gender-based violence....
Emily Carr University of Art and Design Annual General Membership (AGM) Meeting – Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Greetings Emily Carr University of Art and Design (ECUAD) Members:We are organizing a CUPE Local 15 AGM for members at Emily Carr University of Art and Design and the meeting details are as follows:Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00...
CUPE Local 15 AGM (Vancouver Art Gallery) Meeting
Greetings Vancouver Art Gallery/CUPE Local 15 Members: The Vancouver Art Gallery Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please find the meeting notice below. We kindly ask that you share this message with your...
CUPE Local 15 at the BCFed Convention
Greetings Members: CUPE Local 15 members proudly represented our local at the BCFed Convention, engaging with union leaders, activists, and Premier David Eby. This event provided a valuable opportunity to connect, collaborate, and advocate on important issues...
Langara College Open Office – Thursday, November 28, 2024
Dear Langara College CUPE Local 15 Members: Please see the notice below for our monthly open office which will be held this Thursday, November 28, 2024 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. In solidarity, Your Langara Shop Stewards,Sophie BennettGitanjali GillAntonius...
Picket Line Information from CUPW Vancouver Local 846
Dear Members: Please find below a message from CUPW Vancouver Local 846 regarding the Canada Post Picket Lines. – Circulating on behalf of CUPW Vancouver Local 846 – Thank you for standing with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) during this critical time....
VCH HSPBA Professional Development Fund Applications Now Open to CUPE Members
Dear Vancouver Coastal Health HSPBA Members: CUPE Local 15 VCH Health Science Professionals can now apply for professional development funds available for education/training commenced between September 1, 2024 and August 31, 2025. Key points about the new professional...
City et al Bargaining Committee Election Results
Dear City et al Members: On September 19, 2024, over 80 members crowded into a meeting room at the Italian Cultural Centre to elect their bargaining committee for the next round of negotiations. Congratulations to the following members, who were elected to the Local...
Vancouver School Board/CUPE Local 15 Bargaining Bulletin – September 2024
Greetings Vancouver School Board (VSB) Members: Your CUPE Local 15/VSB bargaining committee met on September 19, 2024 to begin preparation for your upcoming bargaining in 2025. They have developed a calendar which outlines important dates including the preparation of...
Stanley Park Ghost Train Makes a Spooky Comeback
Hello Members: Please see the message below: The iconic Stanley Park Ghost Train is gearing up to take riders on a haunted Halloween journey from October 10 to October 31. Climb aboard for Ghosts in the Graveyard, a rollicking ride filled with creepy and entertaining...
Langara Open Office – Thursday, September 26, 2024
Dear Langara College CUPE Local 15 Members: Please see the notice below for our monthly open office which will be held this Thursday, September 26, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.. In solidarity, Your Langara Shop Stewards, Sophie BennettSteven BrouseGitanjali...
REMINDER – City et al Bargaining Committee Election Meeting on September 19, 2024
Dear City et al (City of Vancouver, Park Board, Britannia Community Services Centre, and Ray-Cam) Members: This is a friendly reminder that you are invited to the meeting that will take place this Thursday, September 19, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to elect...
Vancouver School Board Employee Wellness Resources
Dear K-12 Members: Please find below a notice from the Vancouver School Board regarding wellness resources that are available. You may access these tools using your VSB sign-in at tinyurl.com/vsb-wellness.
VDLC’s 3rd Annual Webinar: Fighting Racism in our Cities
Greetings Members: The Vancouver & District Labour Council’s (VDLC) 3rd Annual Webinar will take place this Sunday September 15, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Zoom. Please see details from the VDLC below: This free webinar is for all workers who want to...
Notice from ATU Local 1724 – Rally for HandyDART Workers
Good Afternoon Members: Please see notice below circulated on behalf of ATU Local 1724 regarding a rally for HandyDART workers. A rally in support of striking HandyDart workers will be held Tuesday, September 10th, at 11:30am. As ATU enters its second week of the...
Statement from the CUPE National Officers
Greetings Members, Please see the message attached from CUPE National President, Mark Hancock, and National Secretary-Treasurer, Candace Rennick.