Union News
Vancouver School Board/CUPE Local 15 Start of 2024/2025 School Year Information Bulletin
Greetings VSB Members! We hope everyone had a wonderful summer break and we are pleased to welcome everyone back. We also want to say hello to new members who are joining us for the first time. Just a reminder to everyone regarding vacation time, as this seems to pop...
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: Your collective agreement will expire on December 31, 2024, and City et al members are invited to elect representatives for their Bargaining Committee. Please...
Urgent Pacific Blue Cross Election Update – Board of Directors Election Open
Dear Pacific Blue Cross (PBC) Members: Please see below an update from CUPE BC President, Karen Ranalletta, regarding the Pacific Blue Cross Board of Directors Election. We need your help this week. CUPE members have fought hard for our extended health benefits, which...
Langara College Open Office – Thursday, August 22, 2024
Dear Langara College CUPE Local 15 Members: Please see the attached notice for our monthly open office, which will be held this Thursday, August 22, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. In solidarity, Your Langara Shop Stewards, Sophie Bennett Gitanjali Gill Antonius...
Emancipation Day – August 1
Emancipation Day commemorates a pivotal moment in history. To explore the full background and significance of this day, we invite you to take a look at the article provided by CUPE National. Learn more here: Emancipation Day.
Who are you Celebrating this Pride Month?
The Executive Board and the Society’s Board proudly support our members from the 2SLGTBQIA+ community and celebrate their numerous achievements in fostering a more open and inclusive society.
CUPE Local 15 Vancouver School Board Bargaining Committee Election Results
Dear K-12 Members: Thank you to all the members who attended the special meeting last night to select a bargaining committee for the upcoming round of negotiations with the Vancouver School Board. Congratulations to the following members who were elected to the Local...
Trustee Election Results
Dear Members: The results of the election that took place at the in-person Annual General Membership meeting on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 for one Trustee position are in. After the nomination process and voting closed, Sheri Nielsen was elected as the Trustee and she...
Support to Unionize Research Assistants
Dear Members: The University of British Columbia is the largest university in BC and one of the largest in Canada. Yet it is one of the last universities in the country without a union for graduate research assistants. The lack of a union has prevented UBC student...
Ministry Funding for Health Sector
Greetings CUPE CBA and HSPBA Members, Please find attached a bulletin from our Health Sector Coordinator, Andrew Ledger, which includes an important update regarding funding for our health sector.
Campaign by COPE: The Schools We Need
Greetings Vancouver School Board Members: Please find below a letter from the Coalition of Progressive Electors (COPE) regarding their "The Schools We Need" Campaign.
K-12 Presidents Council Bulletin – Executive Board Elections 2024 Results
Dear Vancouver School Board Members: Please find attached a bulletin from Kirsten Daub, the CUPE K-12 Coordinator, which includes the results from the recent 2024 Executive Board Elections. In solidarity, CUPE Local 15
VSB Special Meeting Notice – Election of Bargaining Committee – Thursday, May 23, 2024
Dear Vancouver School Board Members: Please see the attachment below regarding an upcoming special meeting to elect a bargaining committee. A hard copy has been sent to your home address that we have on file. We hope to see you at this important meeting!
K-12 Coordinator’s Bulletin: 2024 Wage Increase
Dear Vancouver School Board Members: Please find attached a bulletin from the CUPE K-12 Coordinator, which includes important information regarding the July 1, 2024 wage increase. In solidarity, CUPE Local 15
Bargaining Bulletin #1 – News from the Chartwells Langara Bargaining Committee
April 19, 2024 Greetings Chartwells Members: CUPE LOCAL 15 BARGAINING COMMITTEE The Bargaining Committee met several times over the last six months, reviewing the survey results and continuing our comprehensive analysis of the Collective Agreement. We are now ready to...
Solidarity with CUPE 1490 Members
Greetings Members, Our fellow CUPE 1490 members in Black River-Matheson, Ontario, urgently need our support. They've faced disgraceful treatment from the local mayor and council throughout their winter strike. Please take a moment to send a letter to the mayor and...