A Statement from CUPE BC: In Vancouver’s 2026 Budget, “zero” 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, […]