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A Statement from CUPE BC: In Vancouver’s 2026 Budget, “zero” means cuts to services, layoffs for workers, and higher fees for families
A Statement from CUPE BC: In 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...
Fraser-Fort George Workers Ratify Agreement with Regional District
Fraser-Fort George Workers Ratify Agreement with Regional District
November 20, 2025
PRINCE GEORGE — Fraser-Fort George workers, represented by CUPE 1699, have ratified a new collective agreement with the Regional District. “The support from community cannot be understated,” said Daniel Burke,…
PRINCE GEORGE — Fraser-Fort George workers, represented by CUPE 1699, have ratified a new collective agreement with the Regional District. “The support from community cannot be understated,” said Daniel Burke,...
Regional District of Fraser-Fort George Locks Out Workers
Regional District of Fraser-Fort George Locks Out Workers
November 6, 2025
PRINCE GEORGE — The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George has decided to lock out District workers, effectively turning their back on community members requiring services throughout our region. There is…
PRINCE GEORGE — The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George has decided to lock out District workers, effectively turning their back on community members requiring services throughout our region. There is...
Lockout comes to an end: District of Squamish workers ratify new collective agreement
Lockout comes to an end: District of Squamish workers ratify new collective agreement
October 29, 2025
SQUAMISH — CUPE 2269 members have ratified the tentative agreement reached earlier this week with the District of Squamish, officially bringing an end to the almost two-week long lockout. “At…
SQUAMISH — CUPE 2269 members have ratified the tentative agreement reached earlier this week with the District of Squamish, officially bringing an end to the almost two-week long lockout. “At...
Tentative agreement reached in Squamish, end of lockout in sight
Tentative agreement reached in Squamish, end of lockout in sight
October 28, 2025
SQUAMISH — CUPE 2269 and the District of Squamish have reached a tentative agreement with the assistance of a mediator, after a nearly two-week long lockout forced 250 municipal workers…
SQUAMISH — CUPE 2269 and the District of Squamish have reached a tentative agreement with the assistance of a mediator, after a nearly two-week long lockout forced 250 municipal workers...
CUPE 2269: Mediation Shows District of Squamish’s Words and Actions Don’t Align
CUPE 2269: Mediation Shows District of Squamish’s Words and Actions Don’t Align
October 25, 2025
SQUAMISH — Mediation between the District of Squamish and CUPE 2269, the union representing approximately 250 municipal workers, ended without resolution yesterday, after the District again was unwilling to make the…
SQUAMISH — Mediation between the District of Squamish and CUPE 2269, the union representing approximately 250 municipal workers, ended without resolution yesterday, after the District again was unwilling to make the...