Union News
National Indigenous Peoples Day
National Indigenous Peoples Day, celebrated on June 21, honours the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis across Canada. CUPE Local 15 encourages its members to use this day to learn about the rich history, heritage, and culture of Indigenous peoples. We stand in solidarity...
Juneteenth Quick Facts
Update on CBA Provincial Recruitment and Retention Incentives
Dear Vancouver Coastal Health CBA Members: Please find attached the bulletin from our Health Sector Coordinator, Andrew Ledger, which includes updates regarding the Ministry of Health’s funding initiatives.
Urgent Pacific Blue Cross Election Update – Board of Directors Election Postponed
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. Urgent Pacific Blue Cross Election Update We have an important update regarding the Pacific Blue...
More CUPE Members Now Covered by WorkSafeBC Mental-Health Presumption
Greetings Vancouver Coastal Health HSPBA and CBA Members: Please find attached a bulletin from our Health Sector Coordinator, Andrew Ledger, which includes important information regarding the increase in coverage for more CUPE members by WorkSafeBC mental-health...
Recarving and Healing Our Spirits Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Dear Members: Please see the invitation below to the Recarving & Healing Our Spirits Film Screening and Panel Discussion on Reconciliation in Education.
Bulletin – Announcement Regarding the Vancouver Park Board
Greetings Vancouver Park Board CUPE Local 15 Members: Please find below a bulletin from our CUPE Local 15 President, Warren Williams, regarding the recent plan of Vancouver Mayor, Ken Sim, to remove the independent park board.
National Day of Remembrance and Action to End Violence Against Women
Please see message below from CUPE National regarding the National Day of Remembrance and Action to End Violence Against Women.
Chartwells Ratification of Proposals for Bargaining Meeting – December 8 and 15, 2023
Dear Chartwells Langara CUPE Local 15 Members: Please see the attached notice below regarding the ratification of proposals for bargaining. We are holding two important meetings for all our members. We encourage all members to make an effort to attend one of the...
National Indigenous Veterans Day
President, Warren Williams and 1st Vice-President, Santino Scardillo laying a wreath on behalf of CUPE Local 15 at the National Indigenous Veterans' Day Ceremony at the Cenotaph.
Messages from the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) – Shaping a Brighter, More Affordable Future in Canada
Greetings Members: Please see messages attached from the Canadian Labour Congress regarding how to get involved in shaping a brighter, more affordable future in Canada.
City et al Ratification of Tentative Agreement Meeting – Friday, November 17, 2023
Dear City et al Members: Please find attached the important notice regarding the ratification meeting for the City et al tentative agreement that was mailed out to the home addresses and emailed to your personal email addresses that we have on file. Please pass this...
Petition from OneCity Vancouver – Save the Vancouver School Board Personnel Committee
Dear CUPE Local 15 Members: Please see attached notice from OneCity Vancouver to petition Vancouver School Board (VSB) Trustees to not merge the Personnel Committee with the Finance Committee.
City et al Tentative Agreement Reached
Dear City et al Members: Your CUPE Local 15 City et al Bargaining Committee is pleased to announce that a tentative agreement was reached in the late evening of October 16, 2023. We have scheduled a ratification meeting at the Maritime Labour Centre to be held on...
4th Annual CUPE Local 15 Pumpkin Carving Contest
Dear CUPE Local 15 Members: 4th Annual CUPE Local 15 Pumpkin Carving Contest Children can paint, decorate, or carve a pumpkin. It’s your choice! Each category above will be judged in the following areas: Funny Original Idea Scary Best Theme Most Unusual Please take a...
CUPE Local 15/Emily Carr University Ratification Results
We are very pleased to announce that your 2022 - 2025 CUPE Local 15/Emily Carr University Memorandum of Agreement was overwhelmingly ratified by the membership today.We are just awaiting confirmation from the employer when their ratification will take place, and once...