A Statement from CUPE BC: On Vancouver’s 2026 Budget, “zero” means cuts to services, layoffs for workers, and higher fees for families
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 rise—one that fails to even account for basic inflation—will not come with zero impacts to the services and spaces Vancouver residents count on. According to […]
Joint Statement from CUPE 15 and 1004 on Vancouver’s 2026 Budget
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 disappointing. This short-sighted budget will have long-lasting negative impacts across city services. As frontline workers, we know firsthand what these cuts will mean: fewer resources, […]
No Means No – it’s time for Vancouver City Council to listen to their residents
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 their approach to the 2026 budget. “We’ve seen a record number of residents speak out against this budget. It’s time for Mayor and Council to […]
Bulletin – Provincial bargaining continues
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 Agreement. The session was productive, with meaningful discussions on several of our key issues, including childcare. The bargaining committee reiterated the benefits of public schools […]
Fraser-Fort George Workers Ratify Agreement with Regional District
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, President of CUPE 1699. “We know that everyone wants their Regional District services to be there when they need them most, and we feel that […]
Regional District of Fraser-Fort George Locks Out Workers
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 no such thing as a partial lockout—a lockout of one employee is a lockout of all employees. Due to the Regional District’s decision, all services […]