Union News
CUPE Local 15 President’s Message Regarding the Violence in Israel and Palestine
Dear Members: Your CUPE Local 15 Executive Board is distressed and horrified by the recent violence against the people in Israel and Palestine. We are also aware that some of our membership have been deeply troubled/polarized by recent online statements. These...
Statement from CUPE National on Violence in Palestine and Israel
Greetings Members: Please find a statement at the link below from CUPE National regarding the escalation of violence in Palestine and Israel. https://cupe.ca/cupe-statement-violence-palestine-and-israel?utm_medium=email&utm_source=CUPEToday
Langara College/CUPE Local 15 Annual General Meeting – Monday, October 23, 2023
Greetings Langara Members: The notice below regarding the Langara College/CUPE Local 15 Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2023 was mailed out to your home address that we have on file. Please pass this message along to all your other colleagues in case they did not receive...
Jr Black Achievement Awards (JrBAA) Ceremony – October 22, 2023
Greetings Members: Please find link below for the information regarding the upcoming Jr Black Achievement Awards Ceremony, Excellence and Elegance: A Black Tie Affair that will take place on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at the Inlet Theatre in Port Moody....
Anti-Racism and Human Rights for Workers: Introduction Educational Session on BC’s Human Rights Code
Greetings Members: Please see notice and invitation below from the BC's Office of the Human Rights Commissioner in collaboration with the Asian Canadian Labour Alliance regarding a free interactive session they will be holding. Asian Canadian Labour Alliance (ACLA),...
Reminder: Retroactive Pay for Former CUPE Local 15 Members at Langara College
Dear Former Langara College Members: Please see below for important information regarding the application process for retroactive pay for former Langara College members. The deadline for application submission is October 18, 2023.
Cyber-Attack on Three Provincial Health Services Managed by HEABC
Dear Vancouver Coastal Health Members: Please see the memo below from Michael Reed covering for Andrew Ledger, National Representative and Health Sector Coordinator, regarding a cyber-attack on three servers managed by the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC)....
Emancipation Day – August 1st
Dear Members, Please see link below from CUPE National regarding Emancipation Day. https://cupe.ca/event/emancipation-day?utm_medium=email&utm_source=CUPEToday
Vancouver School Board Health and Wellness Application Process
To apply for approval to be reimbursed for the Health and Wellness Fund, please follow the following instructions: Retrieve the form from https://vsbworld.sharepoint.com/sites/EmployeeServices/SitePages/Labour-Relations.aspx. Complete the form and send it back...
WorkSafe BC Bulletin – Bears and Other Hazardous Wildlife
Dear Members, Please see WorkSafe bulletin regarding planning for and preventing encounters with bears and other hazardous wildlife.
Vancouver Art Gallery Volunteers for Reclassification Committee
Dear Vancouver Art Gallery Members: We hope that you are enjoying summer! As you all may know, the collective agreement has a provision for a Reclassification and Salary Schedule Committee: 21.(m) Reclassification and Salary Schedule Committee: The parties shall form...
News Release: Honda Celebration of Light Returns to Illuminate Vancouver’s Skyline
Dear Members: Please see attached news release from the City of Vancouver regarding the Honda Celebration of Light. https://vancouver.ca/news-calendar/honda-celebration-of-light-returns-to-illuminate-vancouver-s-skyline.aspx
CUPE BC Vancouver Pride Parade 2023
Greetings CUPE Local 15 Members: Please see invitation below from CUPE BC to their 2023 Vancouver Pride Parade on Sunday, August 6, 2023.
Municipal Pension Plan Annual General Meeting
Dear CUPE Local 15 Municipal Pension Plan Members: Save the date for the online Municipal Pension Plan annual general meeting.Join the meeting to get the facts about your plan. You’ll hear about climate action goals, 2022 financial highlights, investment performance,...
Municipal Pension Plan Annual General Meeting
Dear Langara College Municipal Pension Plan Members: Save the date for the online Municipal Pension Plan annual general meeting.Join the meeting to get the facts about your plan. You’ll hear about climate action goals, 2022 financial highlights, investment...
City et al Bargaining Committee Update – July 18, 2023
Greetings City et al Members: Your Bargaining Committee continues to meet with the Employer to discuss proposals. There have been constructive discussions so far and we are currently waiting for more dates from the Employer to meet. We will update the membership as...