Union News
CBA Bargaining Bulletin – Progress Being Made in Bargaining
Dear Vancouver Coastal Health HSSCBA Members: Please find attached a bargaining update sent on behalf of the Health Sector Coordinator, Andrew Ledger. In solidarity, Santino ScardilloActing President
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
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
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...
CBA Bargaining Bulletin – January 27, 2026
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
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
Vancouver Art Gallery – Bargaining Committee Election – December 3, 2025
Dear Vancouver Art Gallery CUPE Local 15 Members: Please find below the meeting notice regarding the upcoming Bargaining Committee election on December 3, 2025.
REVISED – CBA Bargaining Bulletin – November 5, 2025
Hello, Please find attached the revised bulletin sent on behalf of the Health Sector Coordinator, Andrew Ledger. The effective date is November 15, 2025, not January 1, 2026.
CUPE Locals Speaking Out as City Considers Job Cuts
Dear City et al (City of Vancouver, Park Board, RayCam, and Britannia) Members: We know this is an unsettling time for CUPE members who work for the City of Vancouver. But we are fighting back. As we learned last week, the City’s draft 2026 budget would cut around 400...
HSPBA Bargaining Bulletin – Employer’s First Monetary Offer Falls Short
Dear Vancouver Coastal Health HSPBA Members: Kindly find attached a bargaining bulletin sent on behalf of Andrew Ledger, Health Sector Coordinator, regarding an update on the employer’s response to the first offer.
CBA Bargaining Bulletin – November 5, 2025
Dear Vancouver Coastal Health HSSCBA Members: Please find below a bargaining update sent on behalf of the Health Sector Coordinator, Andrew Ledger.
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...