Minister of Labour Lisa Raitt has served notice of the government's intent to introduce back-to-work legislation to CUPW. This legislation is contrary to ILO Conventions and contravenes the fundamental right of all workers to organize and to bargain collectively.
Support CUPW through THESE 5 ways -- or sign THIS petition.

The environmental movement at VCC has been almost non-existent over the last decade, except for the hard work of a few people who have invested their own time and resources. So with no financial support from the College - CUPE's moving in. More info >>

There has been a lot of information circulating about the faculty bargaining, their strike vote, and communication between our Employee's Union and their Professional Association. Here is more information to clarify some statements and to separate fact from fiction. More info >>

		The College and the VCC Faculty Association - (VCCFA) have been actively negotiating in the net zero climate as mandated by the government. The VCCFA are holding a strike vote on Feb 23-24, 2011. The CUPE 4627 Executive met with the co-chairs of the
VCCFA Bargaining Committee last night and we were promised that the communication would be forthcoming where possible. It is important that CUPE 4627 members keep up to date with information - via this website, twitter, or by contacting an executive member. If the VCCFA serves 72 hours strike notice CUPE 4627 will be calling an emergency special general meeting for members. Bargaining dates between the College and the VCCFA are planned for the 1st week of March.

CUPE 4627 is on Twitter! Follow us for tweets of goings on, activities, and short bursts of brain activity. What happened at Ops Co? Ed Co? Public Board meeting? It will be on CUPE 4627's twitter account @CUPE4627! Just go to twitter.com/cupe4627.

CUPE Local 4627 is having what we're calling "Chat-n-Chew". Your chance to give some feedback on what directions you see us moving in the near future and discussing bargaining priorities. Anyone from the college is welcome. See times, dates & campus in the Calendar of Events column. See you there.

The Yoga group is hoping to find a way to increase the "Yoga Presence" at VCC. Susan has been teaching here for over 5 years and as you will read below there are many employees who are and continue to benefit from this workplace incentive. Read More >>

2010 brought us a third 3 pay-cheque month, (this only happens once a decade!). The party is at St. Augustine's pub at 2360 Commercial Drive on Dec. 2 from 4-7 pm. Tickets are $3 and are available at the circulation desk of the Library at both campuses - but only from today until Thurs. Dec. 2nd at noon! See you there!

A special AGM is being called - Thursday, Sept. 30th. to elect a new bargaining committee for bargaining to start soon with our Collective Agreement expiring on Oct. 1st. As always you have a chance to win $462.70 Please make a point to attend >>

Bring your old batteries of all varieties or your old cell phone to our next GM meeting for us to recycle via Call2Recycle Canada - the only free rechargeable collection program in North America. More Info >>

The "pocket" farmers market season has been extended. The market which brings locally produced, environmentally sustainable, healthful goods closer to you, will continue be held on the grassy area near the Broadway entrance from: Aug. 3rd to Oct. 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Celebrate another 3-payday month - and join CUPE 4627 members and their friends on Thursday, July 29th from 4-7 p.m. at Bandidas Taqueria - 2781 Commercial Drive (at 12th Ave.). Get your $3 tickets at the Library at either campus until July 27th No tickets at the door. Enter to win A DAY OFF WITH PAY!

A "pocket" farmers market is coming to VCC's Broadway campus, to bring locally produced, environmentally sustainable, healthful goods closer to you. These pilot markets will be held on the grassy area near the Broadway entrance on: July 13 and 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Student Services Coordinator, and CUPE Local 4627 member, Jodi Van Brunt, received her well deserved Gold Award in Staff Excellence. Congratulations from all members to Jodi for this wonderful achievement. Read More >>

Posted May 17, 2010
Sign up for Bike to Work Week - May 31st to June 6th, 2010.

Sign up for Bike to Work Week - May 31st to June 6th. Cycling is a great way to increase personal and environmental health, cut down transportation costs, and have fun on your way to work! Check out biketoworkmetrovan.ca >>

Mark your calendars on June 17th for the 9th Annual Post Secondary Support Staff Conference being held at VCC-Broadway. Conference Registration will begin May 3rd. See website workshops offered and extra info. PSSSC 2010 website >>

Posted March 31, 2010
3rd Annual Pink Shirt Day April 14th >> Bullying STOPS here

CUPE Local 4627 is again supporting the Anti-bullying campaign surrounding Pink Shirt Day on Wednesday, April 14th. We've made our own pink shirts this year for our members to show that no bullying will be tollerated. Read More >>

Posted Feb. 11, 2010
Parking at Broadway during Olympics - good luck to VCC staff.

For those of you who regularly park at BWY, and for the Downtown relocators driving to BWY. News is changing daily at this point in time, but you should have Photo ID if you're going to park at Broadway. The parking "security check" begins on Monday February 15, 2010.. Check myVCC for latest info >>

Posted Jan. 8, 2010
Start 2010 off with a 3-Do Fun Fiesta at Bandidas on Commercial.

Celebrate another 3-payday month - and join CUPE 4627 members and their friends on Thursday, January 28th from 4-8 p.m. at Bandidas Taqueria - 2781 Commercial Drive (at 12th Ave.). Get your $3 tickets at the Library at either campus until January 25th No tickets at the door. Enter to win A DAY OFF WITH PAY!

Are you near an Olympic venue or an associated traffic change? Find out using these references. Some closures that may affect your commute to either VCC campus during the Olympics. See BC's 2010 Commerce Centre Site >>

Posted Sept. 29, 2009 - Updated Oct. 7, 2009
CUPE Local 4627 - Daily Updates from Conference in Montreal

In an effort to update members as fast as possible - the delegates representing CUPE Local 4627 will be blogging from the National Conference at least once per day. Go to Blog >>

Posted Sept. 25, 2009
SUVCC and others - release ONE PASS NOW YouTube video

The OnePassNow campaign is calling for a $25 U-Pass for all Metro Vancouver students to fulfill the Premier's election promise. The OnePassNow campaign is calling for a standardization of the UBC rate. See YouTube video >>

Posted Aug. 29, 2009
Email bargaining suggestions to bargaining2010@cupe4627

We're not your Bargaining Committee, just scouts and scribes, collecting ideas in preparation for 2010 bargaining. Those ideas that pop into your head between collective agreements...before they pop out again, please pass them along to us. Read more >>

Posted Aug 21, 2009
B.C. Paramedics Have Been On Strike for More than 140 Days

Save our Paramedics. Through years of under funding and neglect, the British Columbia Ambulance Service has gone from a world leader in pre-hospital emergency care, to a system in peril. Read more info at saveourparamedics.org >>

Posted July 16, 2009
Union Night with the Vancouver Whitecaps FC - September 18th

On Sept. 18th at 8 p.m. the Vancouver Whitecaps FC play the Clevland City Starts at Swangard Stadium. This game is designated 'Union Night'. Tickets are $15 with $4 from every ticket donated to the United Way See the PDF poster >>

Posted April 16, 2009
Municipal Pension Plan Spring 2009 Retirement Seminars

MPP offers two pension seminars to educate members about their Plan. Your Pension, Your Future is aimed at new and mid-career plan members while Thinking About Retiring provides information for members within five years of retirement. see MPP website for times and locations >>

Posted March 26, 2009
New MYTHBUSTERS Page on CUPE4627.com to Debunk myths

Memebers of CUPE Local 4627, our co-workers and complete strangers often approach up with statements regarding CUPE, the unuion movement and our specific local that surprise us. These are often followed by "is that true?" read more >>

Posted April 2, 2008 - Updated Oct. 2, 2009
CUPE Local 4627 Keeps its Official Layoff Notice Counter into '09

		To keep members up to date on cuts and layoffs, CUPE Local 4627 continues to maintain its official Layoff Notice Counter into 2009. This counter is not intended
to downplay the stress and negative impact of the loss of a job - but it is meant to keep members informed and to pass along correct information as soon as possible. This counter tracks the number of layoff notices given to CUPE Local 4627 members - and may be the result of a bumping sequence. Please contact any of the Union Executives if you would like more info - or have any questions.

Posted February 25, 2009
Blue Cross BLUE ADVANTAGE provides discounts for members

All CUPE 4627 members on benefits can take advantage of our extended health providers savings program Blue AdvantageTM. read more >>

Posted January 27, 2009
New VCC specific Blue Cross Extended Health Care Claim Form

Blue cross form to claim health expenses. Can be filled out on screen and printed. It has been specifically customized for VCC File type: PDF