CUPE BC is pleased to be hosting Super Conference from June 9-11, 2026 in Nanaimo, British Columbia.  This event is open to all CUPE BC members.  Locals are encouraged to consider sending a member who self-identifies as belonging to an equity-seeking group, including, but not limited to: Indigenous, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, racialized workers, women, and young workers.

Online registration will be open until Thursday, May 7 (end of day), and Locals and District Councils can register up to 10 participants at a time.

Registration Link:  Click here

Registration Deadline:  Thursday, May 7, 2026 (end of day)

Due to venue capacity, registration will be limited to 200 people. Early registration is advised. 

EVENT INFORMATION

CUPE BC Super Conference

Dates:  June 9-11, 2026 (3 days)

Location:  Vancouver Island Conference Centre (101 Gordon St., Nanaimo)

Format:  In-Person 

Cost:  $275 per delegate

Workshop Agenda: Click here

Payment Invoice: CUPE BC will issue invoices to participating Locals and District Councils post-event. Cheque payments or EFTs will be accepted.

CHILDCARE INFORMATION

CUPE will provide childcare for children aged 12 and under at a rate of $10 per child per day. To opt in for childcare services, please complete the form linked below by Thursday, May 7, 2026.

Childcare Request Form: Click here 
Childcare Request Deadline: Thursday, May 7, 2026

Please note that childcare service requests received after the deadline cannot be accommodated.

ACCESSIBILITY REQUESTS

If you have any accessibility needs and/ other special requirements, please submit an Accessibility Request using the form linked below by Thursday, May 7, 2026.

Accessibility Request Form: Click here

Accessibility Request Deadline: Thursday, May 7, 2026

CUPE BC will endeavor to accommodate the needs of all participants. Please note, however, that we may be limited by 3^rd party equipment providers.

Please also note that ergonomic chairs will not be available for this event. Delegates who foresee physical discomfort after prolonged sitting are encouraged to bring a small cushion for their seat.

Members with mobility issues may prefer to book accommodations at the Coast Bastion Hotel, as it connects to the Vancouver Island Conference Centre via parkade.

TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATIONS

To book accommodations for this event, please visit the W.E. Travel booking site (click here). For travel booking assistance, please contact W.E. Travel directly at (604)-969-5585 or toll-free at 1-800-663-4703.

Inventory & Advisory Notes:

• The online hotel booking site is integrated with hotel room inventory. It will only show rooms available under the CUPE BC room block.
• If the hotel booking site shows that no rooms are available at a given hotel, you will be prompted to place yourself on the waitlist.
• If you book a hotel room directly with the hotel, please note that the room cannot be added to the CUPE BC Room block. Reallocation of rooms to the CUPE BC block will not be permitted at the designated hotels.
• The Courtyard by Marriott hotel is not a pet-friendly facility.  If you intend on bringing your pet, please book accommodations at the Coast Bastion Hotel.
• If you require an earlier check-in date (i.e., June 8^th) for travel reasons, please proceed with booking your hotel room based on the available date options.  After completing your booking, please contact W.E. Travel and request to extend your stay. You will be asked to provide your booking confirmation number to proceed with changes to your existing booking.

Should you have any questions regarding this update, please email events@cupe.bc.ca for additional information.

In solidarity,

CUPE British Columbia

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www.cupe.bc.ca

Headquartered on the unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), Tsleil-Waututh and Qayqayt First Nations. 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.