CUPE 1936

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

where they can fit in.

Registration for this conference will open in mid-November, 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

This is a great opportunity to find new people to take on roles within your local, to engage groups that are not actively participating in your union’s work, and to help people new to the labour movement build relationships with one another.

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by Allan Thickfoot (Cree, Manitoba), Courtesy of Indigenous Disability Canada (IDC/BCANDS)

November is Indigenous Disability Awareness Month (IDAM), a time to recognize and honour the
leadership, strength, contributions, and lived experiences of Indigenous persons with disabilities.
First established in 2015 by Indigenous Disability Canada / BC Aboriginal Network on Disability
Society (IDC/BCANDS), IDAM has gained national and international recognition for raising
awareness of the inequities and unique barriers faced by Indigenous persons with disabilities
while celebrating their contributions to their families, communities, and society.

Rooted in the ongoing impacts of colonial policies, systemic discrimination, and
underinvestment, Indigenous people in Canada experience higher rates of disability than the
general population. These inequities highlight the importance of culturally safe, inclusive, and
accessible spaces that recognize and respect Indigenous perspectives and ways of knowing.
Many First Nations communities value a strength-based approach that recognizes each person’s
gifts, abilities and contributions.

At CSSHSA, we reflect on the ongoing work needed to advance disability rights and reconciliation
together. We invite you to learn about Indigenous Disability Awareness Month, advocate for
culturally safe and accessible work environments, and help amplify the voices and experiences of
Indigenous persons with disabilities. Together, we can work towards a Canada that is inclusive,
equitable, and accessible for everyone!

Learn More

CUPE 1936 (she/her) is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Time: Nov 18, 2026 06:00 PM Vancouver

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Hi there,

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Oct 21, 2026 06:30 PM Vancouver

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October 6th, 2026

Collective Agreements

We are happy to provide an update on the transition agreement for employers moving from the

Community Social Services Employers Association (CSSEA) to the Health Employers Association of

BC (HEABC). This transition will determine how the Healthcare collective agreements are

implemented in April 2027.

CUPE, along with the other unions in the Community Bargaining Association (CBA), has been

working with the Health Science Professionals (HSPBA) and Nurses Bargaining Associations (NBA)

to reach agreement with HEABC on the Transition to the Healthcare collective agreements. The

Working Groups have met weekly, often twice per week, negotiating the terms of the transition

with HEABC and pushing hard for members’ priorities.

Despite our best efforts and significant progress over the summer, we could not come to full and

final agreements before October 1, 2026. As a result, the Ministry of Labour will appoint a third-

party special officer to work with the parties to resolve outstanding issues and, if required, make

binding decisions on them.

Each bargaining association has unique issues but largely overlaps in priorities related to the

transition. Because most members will be transitioning to the CBA, the following focuses on their

issues.

We know this process has sparked unease and questions for many members. The terms of the

transition agreements are important, and the Working Groups remain committed to continuing to

fight for several key issues that the HEABC refused to agree to on the eve of October 1.

The special officer will have the ability to use several approaches to work with the parties to

finalize the terms of the transition agreement (mediation, written submissions, a hearing, etc.). Our

union stands firm on its positions related to these outstanding items:

• Wage Protections

Protections for members’ existing wages for the life of the agreement (i.e. no wage loss).

• Maintaining Full-Time status and Hours of Work

Preserving existing schedules, full-time status, regular hours, and making arrangements

that support work-life balance wherever possible.• Classifications

A fair classification system that dovetails with the existing health agreements and works for

members, by minimizing disruptions.

We’ve always set out to achieve what was achievable within the CBA’s framework, including

preserving key elements of the current working conditions while unlocking key improvements

contained in the CBA.

Next Steps

Details are still undecided, and the current early provincial election will affect the appointment of

a special officer.

We will provide additional information as soon as we have more details. Thank you for your

continued patience and your commitment to supporting each other in solidarity as we work

towards the transition in the spring.

CUPE 1936  is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Time: Sep 16, 2026 06:30 PM Vancouver
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PLEASE FIND ATTACHED THE DATES FOR OUR LOCAL 1936 MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS.

2026:2027 meeting dates