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.