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Feb 2 2012 - 5:08pm

CUPE 15 and the City of Vancouver will commence negotiations on Monday, February 6th for renewed collective agreements with the City of Vancouver, Park Board, Ray-Cam, and Britannia contract groups.

Feb 2 2012 - 2:33pm

CUPE 15 has scheduled an information meeting and ratification vote on Thursday, February 16th regarding the tentative agreement reached between CUPE Local 15 and the Vancouver School Board.

Jan 31 2012 - 2:29pm

CUPE Health Care Workers began bargaining last week, joined by over 13,000 workers employed in the Community Health sector.

Jan 31 2012 - 2:15pm

The Vancouver School Board has been meeting with CUPE 15 and other stakeholder groups to determine options for the local school calendar for the 2012-2013 school year.

Jan 30 2012 - 1:41pm

The City of Vancouver is now surveying residents and businesses on their priorities for a balanced operating budget in 2012.

Jan 30 2012 - 8:12am

BURNABY—Representatives of CUPE’s Community Health Services and Support members are set to begin talks with the employer this week.

Jan 26 2012 - 3:27pm

At the January 2012 General Membership Meeting the following members were elected as delegates to the CUPE BC Convention on April 25-28, 2012 in Victoria:
Michele Alexander (City Sector)

Jan 20 2012 - 5:22pm

A tentative agreement for a renewed collective agreement was reached with the Vancouver School Board late this afternoon.

Jan 10 2012 - 12:05pm

The BC Federation of Labour is holding its annual action planning session for young workers on January 11th.

Dec 21 2011 - 5:00pm

It just goes to show you that when you say what you're going to do, how you're going to do it and then deliver, people will support you.

Dec 16 2011 - 11:22am

Tentative provincial agreement endorsed by K-12 Presidents’ Council

Oct 28 2011 - 12:09pm

CUPE’s K-12 Presidents’ Council Meets to Set Provincial Bargaining Priorities

Oct 24 2011 - 10:07am

RICHMOND—Members of Local 15, 1978, 3495 and 4816 came together October 14 to discuss current issues in the health care field and identify CUPE's bargaining priorities for the upcoming round of negoti

Oct 20 2011 - 4:18pm

We encourage all CUPE Local 15 members to attend this important meeting to elect your Emily Carr University committee representatives.

Oct 18 2011 - 1:10pm

Everyone in Vancouver – residents, visitors and workers -- are encouraged to “drop, cover, and hold on” during the Great British Columbia ShakeOut earthquake drill at 10:20 a.m.

Oct 11 2011 - 12:22pm

CUPE and the Council of Canadians are holding town hall meetings in Abbotsford, Vancouver and Victoria next week to raise awareness about a new trade deal that threatens vital public services like wat

Oct 7 2011 - 4:38pm

Date: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2011
Time: NOON – 1:00 PM
Location: C509 LANGARA CAMPUS

Agenda - Elections will be conducted for the following committees:

Sep 28 2011 - 10:23am

Your committee has been at the table for over one year. In July, the parties met to conclude the bargaining of our collective agreement. At that time we believed we had reached a tentative agreement.

Sep 28 2011 - 8:51am

We have been advised by the City of Vancouver that due to a surplus in the City's Basic Group Life insurance account with Sun Life, there will be a "Premium Holiday" for this benefit for the period Se

Sep 22 2011 - 11:53am

The CUPE Local 15 Bargaining Committee and the Vancouver School Board have been in bargaining for the last six months and have successfully been able to agree on a number of issues.

Sep 19 2011 - 8:04am

CUPE 15 members at Vancouver Coastal Health. Your collective agreements will expire on March 31, 2012.

Sep 13 2011 - 11:55am

September 13, 2011

Sep 9 2011 - 1:47pm

Paul Faoro, President advises that on September 29th we are holding three meetings for members employed at the City of Vancouver, Park Board, Ray-Cam, and Britannia to ratify bargaining proposals for

Sep 9 2011 - 7:22am

We have received several calls at our office from CUPE 15 members raising issues pertaining to supervision and specifically increased responsibilities added by the employer.

Sep 5 2011 - 8:12pm

Welcome back. I hope you and your family had a wonderful summer.

Sep 4 2011 - 1:56pm

Come join us for fun, games and great entertainment for the entire family.
Monday September 5, 2011
11am to 3pm
Robson Square - Downtown Vancouver

Aug 26 2011 - 3:26pm

Today’s referendum result rejecting the harmonized sales tax (HST) by a nearly 10-per-cent margin sends a clear message that British Columbians are becoming fed up with tax changes that favour corpora

Aug 22 2011 - 11:24am

Like all Canadians, CUPE BC and its members were deeply saddened by the news this morning that federal NDP leader Jack Layton had lost his final battle with cancer and has passed away at age 61.

Aug 3 2011 - 8:23am

CUPE Local 15 is accepting applications for one permanent full time Office Assistant position.

Jul 25 2011 - 4:59pm

CUPE National President Paul Moist has sent a message of support and solidarity to NDP Leader Jack Layton, who is fighting cancer.

Jul 22 2011 - 11:36am

We wish to advise all CUPE Local 15 members of Langara College that the Memorandum of Agreement reached between Langara College and CUPE Local 15 has been successfully ratified at a membership meetin

Jul 13 2011 - 3:10pm

Have any suggestions for resolutions for the CUPE National Convention taking place In Vancouver later this year?

Jul 12 2011 - 10:59am

MEMBERSHIP RATIFICATION MEETING on JULY 21
TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REACHED
CUPE LOCAL 15 - LANGARA COLLEGE BARGAINING 2010 - 2011

Jun 21 2011 - 12:03pm

We wish to advise ALL CUPE Local 15 members that job action contemplated has been postponed.

Jun 20 2011 - 1:08pm

We are pleased to announce the election of your CUPE Local 15/VAG Negotiating Committee for this upcoming round of collective bargaining.

Your Representatives are:
- Matt Quiring, Gift Shop

Jun 13 2011 - 9:56am

A bargaining survey is now open for all CUPE 15 members employed by the City of Vancouver, Park Board, Ray-Cam, and Britannia.

Jun 6 2011 - 10:04am

CUPE has launched an on-line campaign to stop the Canada- EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement known as CETA.

May 17 2011 - 1:08pm

We are pleased to share an upcoming event which might be of interest to Labour History Enthusiasts! The local will be able to send a limited number of members to this conference.

May 17 2011 - 7:41am

Today is the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.

May 16 2011 - 3:31pm

Negotiations between Emily Carr University and CUPE Local 15 commenced June 29, 2010 with the hope of concluding a collective agreement in a timely fashion.

May 12 2011 - 4:35pm

Members are encouraged to attend these very important meetings. They are scheduled in such a way to allow the flexibility to attend any time between 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. either day.

May 12 2011 - 9:34am

At the special meeting on May 11, 2011 the following members were elected to the City et al Bargaining Committee:

Sally Bankiner (City)
Brenda Coombs (Britannia)
Arthur Lum (City)

May 11 2011 - 10:31am

Special Meeting: Election of Bargaining Committee
Date and Time: May 11, 2011 at 5:30 p.m.
Location: Croatian Cultural Centre - Room B
3250 Commercial Drive

May 3 2011 - 10:31am

Last night we saw three significant firsts for Canadian federal politics.

May 1 2011 - 8:33pm

Sisters and Brothers:

At the outset of this federal campaign I posted a piece titled "Why I am a New Democrat" and many of you responded, which I very much appreciated.

Apr 28 2011 - 11:21am

The following members have been elected;

Paul Faoro, President,
Sally Bankiner, 2nd Vice President,
Warren Williams, Member at Large K-12 Sector,

Apr 28 2011 - 9:12am

Just about every week somewhere across the country 20 workers on average will die on the job or die from job caused illnesses like asbestosis and cancer.

Apr 12 2011 - 10:30am

On behalf of CUPE 15, which represents 290 support staff at Langara College, I want to send students a message about our current bargaining.

Apr 8 2011 - 12:41pm

The CUPE Local 15 Executive Board is actively engaged at revising the Local's By Laws and internal Policy and Procedures.

Apr 7 2011 - 1:56pm

The Young Workers Task Force is hosting a cruise during the CUPE BC Convention for all young workers (30 years old or younger).

Apr 4 2011 - 2:37pm

April 18, 2011
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Hellenic Community Centre, 4500 Arbutus Street, Vancouver

April 19, 2011
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Robson Square Media Centre, 800 Robson Street, Vancouver

Apr 1 2011 - 8:26am

Accepted nominations for CUPE 15 Executive elections at the April 27th Annual General Meeting are as follows:

College Sector - Reba Noel - acclaimed

Mar 30 2011 - 5:12pm

CUPE 15 members employed by Langara College voted 83% in favour of taking strike action to back up their Bargaining Committee.

Mar 28 2011 - 3:12pm

BURNABY— On Saturday, April 2, CUPE BC is joining with other BC unions and the AFL-CIO to stage a rally in support of Wisconsin labour unions.

Mar 24 2011 - 4:10pm

I am writing to inform you that due to the lack of progress in our negotiations with Langara College and the possibility of strike action by the Langara Faculty Association we will be conducting a str

Mar 21 2011 - 1:06pm

VANCOUVER—Today (March 21) is the International Day for the Elimination of Racism, the 51st anniversary of the 1960 Sharpeville Massacre in South Africa, when police opened fire on hundreds of South A

Mar 17 2011 - 2:29pm

Overview - Negotiations between Langara College and CUPE Local 15 commenced May 6, 2010 with the hope of concluding a collective agreement in a timely fashion.

Mar 17 2011 - 11:52am

As you may have heard by now, the Langara Faculty Association has taken a strike vote and served 72 hours strike notice to Langara College. You may be wondering “what does this mean to my job”.

Mar 16 2011 - 11:30am

RICHMOND - CUPE’s BC K-12 Presidents' Council Provincial Bargaining Committee (PBC) met on Wednesday, March 9 in Richmond.

Mar 15 2011 - 9:56am

Last night the Vision led Vancouver Park Board voted to award a contract to locally based Easy Park to manage its pay parking operations in Stanley Park and several other Vancouver parks.

Mar 11 2011 - 3:41pm

We would like to provide you with an update on what is happening with collective bargaining between Emily Carr University and CUPE Local 15 as well as provide you with information as to what is transp

Mar 11 2011 - 11:12am

As you have already heard the Langara Faculty Association has served 72 hour strike notice at Langara College.

Mar 11 2011 - 11:10am

As you have already heard the Langara Faculty Association has served 72 hour strike notice at Langara College.

Mar 11 2011 - 11:07am

As you have already heard the Langara Faculty Association has served 72 hour strike notice at Langara College.

Mar 9 2011 - 2:03pm

Over the last several weeks the Vancouver School Board has been meeting with CUPE 15 and other stakeholder groups to determine the preferred option for the local school calendar for the 2011-2012 scho

Mar 8 2011 - 10:55am

March 3, 2011 - Mediated Talks Adjourned

Langara College (our employer?) continues to hide behind the curtain of the PSEA (Post Secondary Employers' Association).

Mar 7 2011 - 4:58pm

The Langara Faculty Association served 72 hours strike notice this morning to back up their bargaining demands. See the LFA media release at http://www.lfaweb.ca/wordpress/?p=272

Mar 2 2011 - 9:17pm

BURNABY—Members of the Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association (HSPBA) have voted to accept the terms of the collective agreement reached in late December.

Mar 2 2011 - 9:37am

The Langara Faculty Association and Vancouver Community College Faculty Association have received strike mandates from their memberships as a result of the lack of progress in their contract negotiati

Mar 1 2011 - 9:33pm

On March 10, 2011, communities across Canada will be mobilizing to ban the bottle and reclaim public water. This date marks the second annual Bottled Water Free Day.

Feb 15 2011 - 3:31pm

VICTORIA—The provincial government’s self-styled “status quo” budget announced today is a damning indictment of BC Liberal policy over the past decade, says the Canadian Union of Public Employees.

Feb 11 2011 - 11:08am

Click on the attachment to see details of our party to say Thanks and Good Bye to Steve, Thursday, February 24, after 22 years working for CUPE 15.

Feb 8 2011 - 1:48pm

No Deal Yet - Off to Mediation

Feb 7 2011 - 11:25am

BURNABY — CUPE 1978 members are the final CUPE group to vote on and reject the proposed agreement in the Health Sciences Professionals sector.

Feb 2 2011 - 9:53pm

CUPE 15 members employed by Vancouver Coastal Health joined their CUPE health sector counterparts at Fraser Health Authority today in overwhelmingly turning down a tentative agreement reached by the H

Jan 31 2011 - 9:29am

Due to concerns raised by many CUPE members employed by Vancouver Coastal Health additional voting times have been set up in order to hear from all members.

Jan 25 2011 - 4:54pm

Back to Bargaining

Jan 24 2011 - 4:20pm

January 24, 2011

Jan 19 2011 - 7:32pm

Questions from members indicate that there is some confusion regarding the changes to the Grade I and Grade II positions.

Jan 8 2011 - 11:04am

BURNABY-CUPE BC is encouraging all members who support the BC New Democratic Party to join the political party before January 17 so they can participate in the election of the next leader.

Jan 5 2011 - 9:32am

Late last year, the grievances over who is required to pay for new criminal record checks mandated by legislation were heard by an arbitrator.

Dec 30 2010 - 10:33am

Sisters and Brothers:

As 2010 ends we offer this message of solidarity to all members of the CUPE family.

Dec 24 2010 - 11:56am

After more than nine months of bargaining, a tentative agreement was reached on December 22nd, 2010 between the Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association and Health Employers’ Association of

Dec 17 2010 - 10:36am

Ottawa, ON -- Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty’s proposal for a pooled retirement pension plan is a step backward from real pension reform.

Dec 12 2010 - 7:36pm

Help spread the word about the amazing services CUPE community health members provide. Check out the website; www.howcupehelps.org.

Nov 22 2010 - 3:35pm

There has been little progress to report since our last bulletin.

Nov 22 2010 - 3:10pm

Lobbyist Laura Jones' latest attack on public-sector workers is full of the usual drive-by smears civic employees have come to expect as the City of Vancouver develops its annual budget.

Nov 15 2010 - 6:41pm

VANCOUVER—After eight months of bargaining for a new collective agreement, the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) last week finished tabling proposals amounting to significant concessions for

Nov 10 2010 - 4:26pm

Please be advised that in an effort to increase personal safety and building security the CUPE Local 15 office hours will change from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Nov 9 2010 - 2:12pm

CUPE 15, representing over 500 front line employees at Vancouver Coastal Health, has teamed up with CUPE Locals 4816 (Fraser Health) , 1978 (Vancouver Island Heath Authority), 3495 (BC Persons with Ai

Oct 25 2010 - 8:38am

The Nominees of the Vancouver Employees’ Savings Plan (VESP) have been reviewing the services of the plan administrator, Morneau Sobeco, and have decided to appoint a new administrator, BenFlex Servic

Oct 24 2010 - 7:22pm

Health care workers have been receiving employer notifications regarding the requirement for criminal records checks.

Oct 23 2010 - 2:52pm

BURNABY—An Angus Reid survey shows that 75 per cent of B.C.

Oct 18 2010 - 8:27pm

VANCOUVER—School trustees are hosting a community conversation about why Vancouver public schools matter.

Oct 17 2010 - 10:38am

Last week the Vision/COPE led Vancouver School Board approved one-time funding of $334,800 to hire up to 10 additional Special Education Assistants above the existing staffing formula.

Oct 15 2010 - 9:25pm

BURNABY - September’s near-collapse of the online student information system known as BCeSIS is more evidence that the BC government should proceed with caution on shared services initiatives.

Sep 30 2010 - 6:27pm

VANCOUVER—The Vancouver Art Gallery Board quashed two motions put forward at the Art Gallery’s Annual General Meeting last night by CUPE 15 members who belong to the Gallery.

Sep 22 2010 - 9:33pm

If so we need your help. On Wednesday, September 29th the Vancouver Art Gallery Association is holding their Annual General Meeting for members of the gallery.

Sep 22 2010 - 3:23pm

Staff Representative II

Sep 19 2010 - 7:05pm

Increased CPP benefits backed by 75% of British Columbians

Sep 10 2010 - 1:43pm

The City is seeking volunteers for positions on the following Civic Agencies: Board of Variance, Vancouver Athletic Commission, Chinatown Historic Area Planning Committee, Vancouver City Planning Comm

Sep 3 2010 - 10:57am

Labour Day is our opportunity to celebrate the important contributions of working people to make Canada a better country.

Aug 23 2010 - 7:26am

Message to CUPE 15 Members – City of Vancouver, Park Board, Britannia & Ray Cam
From Paul Faoro, President, CUPE Local 15

Aug 22 2010 - 9:54am

BURNABY—Today’s ruling by BC Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert Bauman that the anti-HST initiative petition and accompanying legislation are legal clears the way for Premier Gordon Campbell and the B

Aug 18 2010 - 2:40pm

This week CUPE 15 President Paul Faoro hand delivered two motions to the Chairperson of the Vancouver Art Gallery to be dealt with at the VAG’s upcoming Annual General Meeting.

Jul 26 2010 - 1:54pm

Your Bargaining Committee continues to meet with the College over the summer.

Jul 21 2010 - 9:45am

CUPE locals sponsor Justice Rocks for third year

Jul 13 2010 - 11:23am

CUPE 15 and the Vancouver School Board have reached an agreement to resolve a grievance initiated by our union regarding top up for members on maternity leave.

Jun 30 2010 - 3:22pm

The last few years have seen many changes with the introduction of new universities and Emily Carr Institute being one of many affected by this.

Jun 30 2010 - 8:01am

June 27, 2010
Letter to The Vancouver Courier
Re: VSB cuts $16m from budget, June 25

Jun 28 2010 - 1:19pm

After five days of bargaining with representatives from the College, we are able to report that some progress has been made on a number of issues although nothing is signed off yet.

Jun 24 2010 - 9:14am

Last night CUPE 15 President Paul Faoro, 1st Vice President Miriam Puilsfer and CUPE National Representative Tina Meadows attended the Vancouver School Board meeting where Trustees were making the fin

Jun 22 2010 - 4:09pm

Last week representatives from CUPE 15 and the Vancouver School Board signed off on a Letter of Understanding (LOU)

Jun 21 2010 - 1:06pm

BURNABY—The Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association tabled proposals today at the bargaining table aimed at protecting and improving quality public health care in hospitals and communities

Jun 17 2010 - 5:23pm

Watch CTV British Columbia - Specifics of school cuts and hear the response from our President, Paul Faoro.

Jun 14 2010 - 9:39am

June 14, 2010

To: Employees affected by the 2010/2011 Budget Reductions

Jun 7 2010 - 10:15am

Watch CBC's video of Patti Bacchus speaking about the recent report on the

Jun 4 2010 - 11:37am

Date: June 4, 2010
To: All CUPE Local 15 Vancouver School Board Members
From: Paul Faoro, President

Jun 3 2010 - 8:14am

BURNABY—CUPE locals representing staff in the public education system have served notice to open bargaining with their employers.

Jun 1 2010 - 8:06am

May 31, 2010
Urgent Update – Proposed Layoffs
CUPE 15 Members – Vancouver School Board

May 27 2010 - 3:31pm

Adequate funding, real partnerships needed in public education
CUPE BC responds to K-12 shared services review

May 20 2010 - 8:05am

BURNABY—The BC Liberals’ Harmonized Sales Tax is a $2 billion tax shift from corporations to individuals and must be stopped before it is fully implemented or British Columbia families and individuals

May 18 2010 - 9:02am
Springtime is known as time of renewal and regrowth.
May 4 2010 - 3:40pm

VANCOUVER - CUPE 15 was notified yesterday by Vancouver Coastal Health that they intend to eliminate several positions across the organization.

Apr 30 2010 - 2:30pm

When the second largest school district in the province sends a letter to the Education Minister requesting an urgent meeting to talk about the chronic financial shortfall facing the Vancouver Scho

Apr 29 2010 - 7:07pm

The Elected Candidates in each category were:

Michelle Alexander – Trustee
Diane Brown – City Sector Rep
Anne-Marie McGee – Parks Sector Rep
Leanne Toderian – Secretary Treasurer

Apr 28 2010 - 8:33am

VANCOUVER - In an attempt to create a dialog about the funding crisis, a number of stakeholders (including Local 15) got together and wrote this letter requesting a meeting with the Minister Of Edu

Apr 26 2010 - 11:12am
VANCOUVER—At CUPE BC’s 47th annual Convention, delegates debated and passed more than 50 resolutions to guide activities in the coming year and adopted policy positions on the pressing issues of
Apr 21 2010 - 8:38pm

April 28 is the Day of Mourning, a time to pause, reflect, and gather to remember those workers that have been injured and killed on the job.

Apr 21 2010 - 3:32pm

VANCOUVER— Today the BC Society for Public Education (BCSPE) released the results of a province-wide public opinion poll conducted by

Apr 19 2010 - 10:22am

VANCOUVER—The hall at John Oliver Secondary School was filled with parents, students, staff, teachers and politicians – all united in their support for fair funding for Vancouver schools.

Apr 9 2010 - 8:17am

VANCOUVER—Education minister Margaret MacDiarmid was not on hand to hear the community struggle with an $18 million funding shortfall in the Vancouver school district.

Apr 8 2010 - 9:09pm

Notice of Executive Board Elections

Feb 18 2010 - 12:23pm

by Paul Faoro, President

Feb 18 2010 - 11:14am
Feb 9 2010 - 12:43pm

We have received inquiries from several members regarding a possible change to the
school calendar for 2010 - 2011. It is unfortunate that some of these inquires may be as