Union News
HSPBA Bargaining Bulletin – February 13, 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
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
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...
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...