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

 

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:

  • Send a message of support to the striking members at local2722oca@gmail.com. A simple note letting members know your local is wishing them strength and solidarity can have a big impact.
  • Follow and share CUPE 2722’s strike updates on Instagram (@cupelocal2722) or Facebook
  • Sign and share CUPE’s letter action calling on Oxfam Canada’s Board of Directors to help reach a fair settlement: cupe.ca/oxfam

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.

In solidarity,

Karen Ranalletta
President, CUPE BC

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.

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

Bulletin New CSSBA Collective Agreement Ratified

New CSSBA collective agreement ratified
We are pleased to report that the new Community Social Services Bargaining Association
collective agreement has been ratified.
Overall, members of the CSSBA constituent unions voted 93.5% in favour of approving the
agreement reached on April 23, 2026. CUPE members voted 93.3% in favour.
We want to thank every member who took the time to vote, and once again for your support and
engagement throughout this round of bargaining.
Your local will have more details on implementing the new collective agreement shortly.

In Solidarity,
Your CUPE representatives to the CSSBA bargaining committee

Provincial Collective Agreement Ratified

CSSBA Members Vote 93.1 % in Favour of Ratifying Their New Collective Agreement.

CUPE had a 95.3% in CL and a 90.5% in GS , YES vote.

CUPE Local 1936 would like to thank you for taking the time to vote.

Bargaining gains achieved in 2026 

  • 3%/year for four years
  • Shift premiums, beginning 2028
  • Renewed funding for the targeted wage adjustments that supportive housing workers won in 2024, so that it is fixed and ongoing for the life of the agreement*
  • Health and Welfare benefits improvements
  • Mileage rates increase to 65 cents
  • Regular employee retention incentive of $1,100 per FTE as of January 2027, payable April 2027
  • Support for gender affirming care
  • Wage adjustments for Indigenous Services members
  • Improved health and safety language, including new reference to workload-related health and safety concerns