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BC community health workers reach tentative agreement

BC community health workers reach tentative agreement

February 23, 2026
After five days of negotiations, including a marathon session lasting twenty-four consecutive hours, your bargaining committee is proud to announce the Community Bargaining Association (CBA) has reached a tentative agreement…
After five days of negotiations, including a marathon session lasting twenty-four consecutive hours, your bargaining committee is proud to announce the Community Bargaining Association (CBA) has reached a tentative agreement...

CUPE health science professionals in BC reach tentative agreement

CUPE health science professionals in BC reach tentative agreement

February 23, 2026
BC’s 25,000 specialized health professionals reached a tentative agreement in the early hours of Friday morning, February 20, after almost one year of negotiations between the Health Science Professionals Bargaining…
BC’s 25,000 specialized health professionals reached a tentative agreement in the early hours of Friday morning, February 20, after almost one year of negotiations between the Health Science Professionals Bargaining...

Step forward made towards a fair deal

Step forward made towards a fair deal

February 18, 2026
Your bargaining committee met with the employer today for a pivotal meeting towards K-12 school support workers getting the deal we deserve. We are pleased to report that the BC…
Your bargaining committee met with the employer today for a pivotal meeting towards K-12 school support workers getting the deal we deserve. We are pleased to report that the BC...

BC K-12 provincial bargaining committee returning to table for critical session

BC K-12 provincial bargaining committee returning to table for critical session

February 6, 2026
The K-12 provincial bargaining committee, representing over 30,000 BC school support workers across the province, will be returning to the bargaining table February 17 with the BC Public School Employers…
The K-12 provincial bargaining committee, representing over 30,000 BC school support workers across the province, will be returning to the bargaining table February 17 with the BC Public School Employers...

Provincial bargaining to continue in early 2026

Provincial bargaining to continue in early 2026

December 18, 2025
As we head into the holiday season, we wish to provide an update on where we are in provincial bargaining. As we reported in our last update, your provincial bargaining…
As we head into the holiday season, we wish to provide an update on where we are in provincial bargaining. As we reported in our last update, your provincial bargaining...

A Statement from CUPE BC: On Vancouver’s 2026 Budget, “zero” means cuts to services, layoffs for workers, and higher fees for families

A Statement from CUPE BC: On Vancouver’s 2026 Budget, “zero” means cuts to services, layoffs for workers, and higher fees for families

November 25, 2025
Today, November 25, Mayor Ken Sim and the ABC Council members adopted a new budget without a property tax adjustment for 2026. Despite their claims, a zero percent property tax…
Today, November 25, Mayor Ken Sim and the ABC Council members adopted a new budget without a property tax adjustment for 2026. Despite their claims, a zero percent property tax...

Joint Statement from CUPE 15 and 1004 on Vancouver’s 2026 Budget

Joint Statement from CUPE 15 and 1004 on Vancouver’s 2026 Budget

November 25, 2025
Today, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim and the ABC Councillors voted to approve the 2026 budget despite overwhelming opposition from residents, small businesses, workers, and community groups. This decision is deeply…
Today, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim and the ABC Councillors voted to approve the 2026 budget despite overwhelming opposition from residents, small businesses, workers, and community groups. This decision is deeply...

No Means No – it’s time for Vancouver City Council to listen to their residents

No Means No – it’s time for Vancouver City Council to listen to their residents

November 24, 2025
VANCOUVER — CUPE 15 and CUPE 1004, the two unions who represent more than 6,500 inside, outside and parks workers in the City of Vancouver, are urging council to reconsider…
VANCOUVER — CUPE 15 and CUPE 1004, the two unions who represent more than 6,500 inside, outside and parks workers in the City of Vancouver, are urging council to reconsider...

Bulletin – Provincial bargaining continues

Bulletin – Provincial bargaining continues

November 21, 2025
Your K-12 provincial bargaining committee met this week with their counterparts from the B.C. Public School Employers Association (BCPSEA). This was our 6th bargaining session towards a new Provincial Framework…
Your K-12 provincial bargaining committee met this week with their counterparts from the B.C. Public School Employers Association (BCPSEA). This was our 6th bargaining session towards a new Provincial Framework...