PLEASE FIND ATTACHED THE DATES FOR OUR LOCAL 1936 MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS.
Community Social Services Health & Safety Association of BC Newsletter
In case you missed it
Available for a Limited Time: Webinar Recording (available till Sept 5, 2026)
The Self-Care to Collective Care in Challenging Times webinar recording is now available to watch for one
month. Explore the roots of self-care and practical strategies to care for yourself, your team, and your
community while navigating challenging and imperfect systems. Watch the recording or share it with
colleagues before it expires
Watch it Now.
CUPE Metro is sponsoring two delegates to attend the National Black Canadians Summit in Winnipeg on September 18th, 19th, 20th 2026. Please email contactcupemetro@gmail.com by Friday July 24th if you are interested in attending.
The National Black Canadians Summit is more than a conference — it is a national movement.
Over three days, Black communities and allies from across Canada come together to engage in meaningful dialogue, share powerful stories, and explore solutions to the systemic challenges facing Black communities. Through keynote conversations, workshops, artistic performances, and community gatherings, the National Black Canadians Summit fosters connection, inspiration, and collective action.
At its core, the National Black Canadians Summit is a space where lived experience, research, culture, and policy meet — ensuring that community voices remain central to shaping Canada’s future.
Visit the website if you want to learn more
Join the CUPE delegation at Vancouver Pride on Sunday, August 2nd. You can RSVP for your spot here and more details will be confirmed later in July. There will also be a placard making party at the CUPE BC office on Friday, July 31st at 4:00pm. We look forward to celebrating this year’s theme of Unapologetically Queer
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Hi, A few weeks ago, I wrote asking BC locals to support CUPE 2722 members on strike at Oxfam Canada by signing and sharing their letter-writing action. The strike has now entered its fourth week. While many members are picketing outside Oxfam Canada’s Ottawa office, CUPE 2722 members here in British Columbia continue to participate in a virtual picket line alongside their colleagues across the country. As the strike goes on, messages of solidarity from fellow CUPE members can make a real difference. If your local is able, we encourage you to:
You can read CUPE BC’s recent letter to Oxfam Canada here, in which we call on the organization to return to the bargaining table and live up to the values it promotes around the world. Thank you for continuing to stand with CUPE 2722 members as they fight for a fair agreement. |
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CUPE BC acknowledges that the province of British Columbia is located on the homelands of 203 distinct Indigenous nations and cultures; with more than 30 different languages and close to 60 unique dialects spoken in the province. We ask all CUPE members to reflect, acknowledge and honour in their own way the First Nation land on which they live, work and play. |
New Advocates Conference -Oct 28-29 , 2026
To Local 1936 members
If you are interested in attending this conference please reach out to Bernice Way. bway1936@gmail.com. Send you name, contact phone # and personal email as well as agency you are working for.
Save the Date – New Advocates 202
Save the Date
New Advocates Conference
October 28-29, 2026
Sheraton Guildford, Surrey, BC
The CUPE Metro District Council and the Fraser Valley District Council are excited to partner on a conference to
mobilize not-yet-engaged members to build the strength and capacity of your local. This conference is designed for
new members, young members, and members who have been part of your local for a longer time but have not had
the chance to become more actively engaged and want to learn more about CUPE, what our union does, and
Registration for this conference will open in the early fall and more information and an FAQ document will come
soon. Given the audience for the conference, we know that it will take time for locals to identify the right people to
attend so we want to give you as much time as possible to do so.
Registration will initially be limited to locals in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. And will also initially be
capped at 5 delegates per local. Hotel rooms will be available within a room block.
Topics for the conference will include:
– Intro to CUPE
– Understanding your Union meetings and Parliamentary Procedure
– Intro to Health and Safety
– Roles in CUPE Locals – there is something for everyone!
– Mobilizing Beyond the Bargaining Table
actively participating in your union’s work, and to help people new to the labour movement build relationships with
one another.
Local 1936 Monthly Membership Meeting Invite
Please Note: AT this meeting there will be an election for President, Grievance Officer and 3 year term Trustee. We ask that the membership attend, if possible, so we will have quorum.
Just copy and past the link in the browser so you can register.
Hi there,
You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Jun 24, 2026 06:30 PM Vancouver
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Nbm-BQdIQaaD0b38zzQNtg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Local 1936 Bylaws
Local 1936 Bylaws Draft-Final-Amended April 2026
Please find attached the final draft of CUPE local 1936 Bylaws. (any changes are in blue font) .
they will be voted on at our June 24th meeting, online, @ 6:30pm
Notice of CUPE Local 1936 Election
We would like to notified the membership that there will be an election of the following position at the Local 1936 Membership Meeting on June 24th, 2026 at 6:30pm
CUPE Local 1936 President
CUPE Local 1936 Grievance Officer
CUPE Local 1936 3 year term for a trustee