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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

Bulletin – Public Interest Disclosure Act & the K-12 Sector

Bulletin – Public Interest Disclosure Act & the K-12 Sector

January 15, 2024
The Public Interest Disclosure Act came into effect December 2019, and is being phased in to cover provincial public sectors over a five-year period. On December 1, 2023, PIDA began covering the…
The Public Interest Disclosure Act came into effect December 2019, and is being phased in to cover provincial public sectors over a five-year period. On December 1, 2023, PIDA began covering the...

Bulletin – Participate in a nationwide survey on violence and harassment in schools

Bulletin – Participate in a nationwide survey on violence and harassment in schools

November 21, 2023
Since the pandemic, education workers have seen a dramatic increase of violence and harassment in schools. To understand this development, CUPE National’s Research Branch is collaborating with scholars at the…
Since the pandemic, education workers have seen a dramatic increase of violence and harassment in schools. To understand this development, CUPE National’s Research Branch is collaborating with scholars at the...

Public child care is best for workers

Public child care is best for workers

October 30, 2023
In its efforts to address the province-wide shortage of affordable and accessible child care, the provincial government today announced a $2/hour increase to the wage enhancement for private sector early…
In its efforts to address the province-wide shortage of affordable and accessible child care, the provincial government today announced a $2/hour increase to the wage enhancement for private sector early...

Bulletin – Thank you, school support workers!

Bulletin – Thank you, school support workers!

June 28, 2023
As we wrap up another school year, the K-12 Presidents Council would like to recognize the exemptional work of all school support workers. Throughout the year, students, families, and communities…
As we wrap up another school year, the K-12 Presidents Council would like to recognize the exemptional work of all school support workers. Throughout the year, students, families, and communities...

Recognizing excellence in B.C. schools

Recognizing excellence in B.C. schools

April 18, 2023
Nominations for the Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Education are open. These awards are a great opportunity to highlight and celebrate the vital role support staff play in delivering quality…
Nominations for the Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Education are open. These awards are a great opportunity to highlight and celebrate the vital role support staff play in delivering quality...

Education workers raise alarm over Vancouver School Board childcare plan

Education workers raise alarm over Vancouver School Board childcare plan

April 12, 2023
VANCOUVER— The Vancouver School Board’s proposed plan to contract out childcare services to outside organizations and prevent school staff from running childcare programs is inefficient and will not adequately meet…
VANCOUVER— The Vancouver School Board’s proposed plan to contract out childcare services to outside organizations and prevent school staff from running childcare programs is inefficient and will not adequately meet...
Find your local here.
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