Union News

K-12 Provincial Bargaining Bulletin – February 2026

K-12 Provincial Bargaining Bulletin – February 2026

Dear Vancouver School Board (VSB) Members: Please find important updates about provincial bargaining in the attached bulletin from Paul Simpson, President of CUPE K-12 Presidents’ Council. In solidarity, CUPE Local 15

HSPBA Bargaining Bulletin – February 13, 2026

HSPBA Bargaining Bulletin – February 13, 2026

Dear Vancouver Coastal Health HSPBA Members: Please find below a bulletin from our Health Sector Coordinator, Andrew Ledger, regarding an HSPBA bargaining update. In solidarity, Santino ScardilloActing President

In Solidarity with the Tumbler Ridge School Community

In Solidarity with the Tumbler Ridge School Community

Dear Members, Like all of you, I am deeply saddened and shaken by the news of the shooting at the secondary school in Tumbler Ridge. Our hearts are with the students, staff, families, and the entire community as they face something no community should ever have to...

HSPBA Bargaining Bulletin – February 10, 2026

HSPBA Bargaining Bulletin – February 10, 2026

Dear Vancouver Coastal Health HSPBA Members: Please find below a bulletin from our Health Sector Coordinator, Andrew Ledger, regarding an HSPBA bargaining update. In solidarity, Santino ScardilloActing President /

City of Vancouver and Park Board Section 54 Discussions

City of Vancouver and Park Board Section 54 Discussions

Dear Members at City of Vancouver and Board of Parks and Recreation: As you are all aware, your union representatives have been meeting with the employer since November 26, 2025 to discuss the Section 54 notice and notice of impending layoffs. We have met with...

Bargaining Committee Election Results

Dear Vancouver Art Gallery Members: Thank you for attending our meeting on December 3, 2025, and for your fantastic engagement and participation. The following members were elected for the Bargaining Committee: Greer Attridge Natalia Camacho Arvind Thadhani Sophie...

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VSB Gratuity and Supplementary Vacation Days

Dear Vancouver School Board (VSB) Members: Kindly find below a message from VSB Payroll, Benefits and Compliance Manager, Helen Mach, regarding the option to bank gratuity and/or supplementary vacation days. If you have further questions about this, please contact...

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CBA Strike Vote Bulletin

Dear Vancouver Coastal Health HSSCBA Members: Please find below a bulletin regarding the strike vote sent on behalf of the Health Sector Coordinator, Andrew Ledger.

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Update on Vancouver’s 2026 Budget Decision

Dear City et al (City of Vancouver, Park Board, RayCam, and Britannia) Members: This afternoon, Ken Sim and the ABC Councillors voted to adopt the 2026 budget, despite concerns raised by workers, taxpayers, community members, and organizations across the city. This is...

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Budget Update & Community Open Letter

Dear City et al (City of Vancouver, Park Board, RayCam, and Britannia) Members: We have an update on today’s meeting with the City, as well as an important new community action to share. Update from today’s meeting with the City Earlier today, representatives from...

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CBA Bargaining Bulletin – November 18, 2025

Dear Vancouver Coastal Health HSSCBA Members: Please find attached the bulletin with the link for an additional strike vote information session, sent on behalf of the Health Sector Coordinator, Andrew Ledger.

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