Union News
Labour Adjustment Plan Agreement
Dear City and Parks Members: Kindly find below a summary of the Labour Adjustment Plan Agreement as per Section 54 of the BC Labour Relations Code as well as an FAQ provided by the City of Vancouver. In solidarity, Santino ScardilloActing President
Update from the K-12 Presidents’ Council on BCTF Impasse
Dear Vancouver School Board (VSB) Members: We are writing to inform you that we have been advised by the BC Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) that they have reached an impasse in negotiations with the BC Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA). As a result, it is...
HSPBA Bargaining Bulletin – Negotiations Suspended
Dear Vancouver Coastal Health HSPBA Members: Please find attached the bulletin from our Health Sector Coordinator, Andrew Ledger, regarding the HSPBA bargaining update.
Job Posting – Temporary Staff Representative I
Dear Members: Please find below the job posting for the Temporary Staff Representative I position including the hourly wage. Job Posting – Temporary Staff Representative I CUPE Local 15 – Vancouver Municipal, Education, and Community Worker’s Union is accepting...
CBA Bargaining Bulletin – Bargaining Set to Resume
Dear Vancouver Coastal Health HSSCBA Members: Please find attached a bargaining update sent on behalf of the Community Bargaining Association (CBA) Negotiating Committee. In solidarity, Santino ScardilloActing President
Langara College CUPE Local 15 Open Office – Wednesday, January 7, 2026 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Dear Langara College CUPE Local 15 Members: Please see the below notice for our monthly open office, which will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. In solidarity, Your Langara Shop StewardsGail Johnson, Staff Representative
HSPBA Bargaining Bulletin – October 30, 2025
Greetings Vancouver Coastal Health HSPBA Members: Please find attached the bulletin from our Health Sector Coordinator, Andrew Ledger, with a bargaining update.
HSPBA Bargaining Bulletin – October 27, 2025
Greetings Vancouver Coastal Health HSPBA Members: Please find attached the bulletin from our Health Sector Coordinator, Andrew Ledger, regarding the HSPBA bargaining survey results.
City Budget and Job Security Concerns
Dear City et al CUPE Local 15 Members: In recent days, the union office has received many inquiries from concerned members following media reports regarding the City of Vancouver’s intention to hold next year’s operating budget increase at 0%, the discussions around...
Langara College – Voluntary Severance and Upcoming Union Support Sessions
Dear Langara CUPE Local 15 Members: Please find below the notice regarding voluntary severance and upcoming Union support sessions.
Proposed 0% Property Tax Increase
Dear Members at the City of Vancouver and Vancouver Board of Parks: As you may have seen in the news, the employer has announced upcoming service cuts, closed the City’s equity office, and laid off eight exempt staff. On top of this, the Mayor has advanced a motion...
Langara College Ratification of Bargaining Proposals Results
Dear Langara CUPE Local 15 Members: Thank you to the members who attended our Ratification of Bargaining Proposals meetings. The members voted overwhelmingly in favour of ratifying the bargaining proposals as presented. Please watch for future updates from your...
K-12 Coordinator’s Bulletin – Important Information Regarding Childcare in Public Schools
Dear Vancouver School Board Members: Kindly find below a bulletin from your CUPE K-12 Coordinator that contains important information about legislative changes regarding childcare in public schools.
Update Regarding Changes to the City’s Flexible Work Plans
Dear City and Parks Members: As previously communicated, in response to the City’s May 28, 2025 announcement that they would be increasing the minimum in-office days from one to three per week, the union filed a policy grievance. While we have been working through the...
CBA Bargaining Bulletin – Impasse Reached with Employer
Dear Vancouver Coastal Health HSSCBA Members: Please find attached a bargaining update sent on behalf of the Community Bargaining Association (CBA) Negotiating Committee.
CBA Bargaining Bulletin – October 2, 2025
Dear Vancouver Coastal Health HSSCBA Members: Please find attached a bargaining update sent on behalf of the Community Bargaining Association (CBA) Negotiating Committee.