Union News
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.
By-Election Results – June 25, 2025
Dear Members: Thank you to everyone who attended the General Membership Meeting on June 25, 2025. We are pleased to announce the results of the by-election held during the in-person meeting for two positions: Trustee: Following the nomination and voting process,...
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
2025 Executive Board Elections Information
Nominations for the Executive Board were held at the March 26, 2025 Virtual General Membership Meeting. All voting for the upcoming 2025 Annual Executive Board Elections will be conducted online. There will be an election for President, 2nd Vice President, City Sector...
Vancouver School Board – Ratification of Bargaining Proposals Results
Dear K-12 Members:Thanks to the members who came out to our Ratification of Bargaining Proposals meetings held on April 1 and 2, 2025.The members voted overwhelmingly in favour of ratifying the bargaining proposals as presented.We are currently exploring dates to...
Sikh Heritage Month Invitation – Tuesday, April 1, 2025 @ Vancouver City Hall
Dear CUPE Local 15 members, Please see below an invitation from the Sikh Community to an event at Vancouver City Hall, 453 W 12th Avenue, to celebrate Sikh Heritage Month. Sikh Heritage Month InvitationDownload
REMINDER – VSB Ratification of Bargaining Proposals – April 1 and 2, 2025
Dear K-12 Members: This is a reminder that the meetings for the ratification of bargaining proposals will be held next week on April 1st and April 2nd. Your current collective agreement expires on June 30, 2025. Your bargaining committee has been meeting to review...
Langara College CUPE Local 15 Open Office – Tuesday, March 25, 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 this Thursday, March 25, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. In solidarity, Your Langara Shop Stewards, Sophie BennettGitanjali GillAntonius GunawanBri...