Union News
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...
Upcoming Pride Events – August and September 2025
Dear Members: June is Pride Month, but celebrating Pride is something we can do year-round. Show your support for the LGBTQAI2S+ community and check out some upcoming events taking place across BC in the coming weeks: Vancouver PrideAugust 3, 2025New West PrideAugust...
A Message From Your City et al Bargaining Committee
Dear City et al (City of Vancouver, Park Board, Ray-Cam, and Britannia) Members: It is with great sadness that we inform you of the sudden passing of a member of our Committee. Ava Choy, City Representative and Vice-Chair left us suddenly on July 13, 2025 during...
Vancouver Art Gallery Member Meeting – July 29, 2025
Dear CUPE Local 15 Vancouver Art Gallery Members: CUPE Local 15 and the Vancouver Art Gallery have reached an Adjustment Plan Agreement (APA) under Section 54 of the BC Labour Relations Code, effective July 25, 2025. This agreement outlines measures to support...
CBA Bargaining Update – July 18, 2025
Dear Vancouver Coastal Health HSSCBA Members: Please find attached a bargaining update sent on behalf of the Community Bargaining Association (CBA) Negotiating Committee
Langara College Bargaining Bulletin #3 – July 17, 2025
Greetings CUPE members, Hope your summer is off to a good start! Your bargaining committee continues to meet to develop proposals for bargaining. We anticipate bringing draft proposals to the membership for ratification in early fall. We will send out more information...
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.