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Education (K-12)

Education (K-12)

CUPE represents more than 32,000 school support workers across the province. Our members help create a high-quality public education system that serves and cares for students, offers support for families, and benefits everyone in our communities.

CUPE members work as education assistants, clerical and support staff, custodians/caretakers, school librarians, Indigenous support workers, IT workers, Strong Start facilitators and early childhood educators, trades and maintenance workers, and bus drivers. Their work supports the success of children and families, and protect the quality of public education for all.

Education (K-12) sector news

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...

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...

Bulletin – Bargaining continues for Provincial Framework Agreement

Bulletin – Bargaining continues for Provincial Framework Agreement

October 21, 2025
Your K-12 sector provincial bargaining committee was back at the negotiation table late last week for our 5th session with the B.C. Public Schools Employers’ Association (BCPSEA). Over the 2…
Your K-12 sector provincial bargaining committee was back at the negotiation table late last week for our 5th session with the B.C. Public Schools Employers’ Association (BCPSEA). Over the 2...

Big step forward for public childcare

Big step forward for public childcare

October 9, 2025
The B.C. government has introduced legislation to empower school districts to expand delivery of childcare on public school grounds. Last Tuesday, the BCNDP government tabled Bill 19, the school amendment…
The B.C. government has introduced legislation to empower school districts to expand delivery of childcare on public school grounds. Last Tuesday, the BCNDP government tabled Bill 19, the school amendment...

BC Ombudsperson needs to hear from you

BC Ombudsperson needs to hear from you

September 16, 2025
B.C.’s Ombudsperson, Jay Chalke, is investigating concerns of students in public schools being asked or told to not attend schools. The investigation will assess whether these practises are fair for…
B.C.’s Ombudsperson, Jay Chalke, is investigating concerns of students in public schools being asked or told to not attend schools. The investigation will assess whether these practises are fair for...

Better BC Schools campaign launch

Better BC Schools campaign launch

June 11, 2025
Schools should be a safe, inclusive places. But underfunding for B.C. schools means there are not enough school support workers. And that’s making school harder. For everyone. Our students deserve…
Schools should be a safe, inclusive places. But underfunding for B.C. schools means there are not enough school support workers. And that’s making school harder. For everyone. Our students deserve...
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CUPE BC represents more than 100,000 workers in more than 160 locals across the province. Find your local here.
Sector*
Keywords / Employers / Local Number
Education (K-12) sector locals
CUPE LOCAL 8911
Emergency Communications Professionals of BC
CUPE LOCAL 7000
Rapid Transit and Rail Workers
CUPE LOCAL 5523
SD22 - Vernon School District Education Workers
CUPE LOCAL 5278
VIU Students' Union Workers
CUPE LOCAL 5150
SD19 - Revelstoke School District Education Workers
CUPE LOCAL 5101
SD79 - Cowichan Valley School District Education Workers