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
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.
Canada Post Strike – The Members’ Voice Delivery
Dear CUPE Local 15 Members: Due to the ongoing Canada Post strike, the Members’ Voice may be delayed, or if the strike continues for an extended period, may not be mailed. To ensure timely access, we are emailing the newsletter to all members' personal email addresses...
HSPBA Bargaining Update Bulletin – September 29, 2025
Dear Vancouver Coastal Health HSPBA Members: Please find attached the bulletin from our Health Sector Coordinator, Andrew Ledger, regarding the HSPBA bargaining update.
Support BCGEU/PEA Workers: Fund the Frontlines March and Rally – October 1, 2025
Greetings Members: Please see below courtesy of the BC Federation of Labour. Please join the BCGEU and PEA for a march and rally on Wednesday, October 1st. March from Vancouver Art Gallery at noon, rally at Jack Poole Plaza at 1:00 pm. "B.C. public service workers...