CUPE 118
GOLF NIGHT
Friday September 18th
6:30 PM
The Hollies Golf Course
Snacks, Drinks, Prizes
Open to all CUPE 118 members and their partners
Register by email fozzy118@gmail.com
Registration deadline September 16, 2026
CUPE 118 SEPTEMBER MEETING
CUPE 118
REGULAR MEETING
5:15PM
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
4410 Glenwood Dr.
AGENDA
Regular Buisness
Pizza & Drinks
Fall workshops
| Workshop / Registration link | Start Date / Time | End Date / Time | Session | City |
| NEW – PILOT Parliamentary Procedure Essentials | 28-Sep-2026 09:00 AM | 28-Sep-2026 04:00 PM | 1 day | BC Regional Office |
| Introduction to Stewarding | 02-Oct-2026 09:00 AM | 03-Oct-2026 12:00 PM | 1.5 days | BC Regional Office |
| LET – Financial Essentials & LET – Financial Officers | 05-Oct-2026 09:00 AM | 06-Oct-2026 04:00 PM | 2-days | BC Regional Office |
| SLS – Challenging racism in the workplace & SLS – Representing members in front of management | 07-Oct-2026 09:00 AM | 07-Oct-2026 04:00 PM | 1 day | Victoria Area Office |
| LET – Secretary-Treasurer Orientation (OLS) & LET – Trustee Orientation (OLS) | 14-Oct-2026 09:00 AM | 14-Oct-2026 04:00 PM | 1 day | ONLINE |
| Introduction to Stewarding – Part 1 & 2 | 15-Oct-2026 09:00 AM | 15-Oct-2026 04:00 PM | 1 day | ONLINE |
| SLS – Grievance handling (OLS) & SLS – What stewards need to know about pensions (OLS) | 21-Oct-2026 09:00 AM | 21-Oct-2026 04:00 PM | 1 day | ONLINE |
| Introduction to Stewarding | 23-Oct-2026 09:00 AM | 24-Oct-2026 12:00 PM | 1.5 days | Victoria Area Office |
| LET – Bylaw Essentials (OLS) & LET – Conflict-Ready Executives (OLS) | 28-Oct-2026 09:00 AM | 28-Oct-2026 04:00 PM | 1 day | ONLINE |
| NEW – PILOT Public Speaking | 29-Oct-2026 09:00 AM | 30-Oct-2026 04:00 PM | 2-days | BC Regional Office |
| LET – Secretary-Treasurer Orientation (OLS) & LET – Trustee Orientation (OLS) | 03-Nov-2026 09:00 AM | 03-Nov-2026 04:00 PM | 1 day | ONLINE |
| Introduction to Stewarding – Part 1 & 2 (OLS) | 04-Nov-2026 09:00 AM | 04-Nov-2026 04:00 PM | 1 day | ONLINE |
| SLS – Grievance handling (OLS) & SLS – Notetaking (OLS) | 09-Nov-2026 09:00 AM | 09-Nov-2026 04:00 PM | 1 day | ONLINE |
| Health and Safety – An Introduction & HS – Mobilizing around Health and Safety | 16-Nov-2026 09:00 AM | 17-Nov-2026 04:00 PM | 2-days | BC Regional Office |
| Health and Safety – An Introduction – Part One & Two (OLS) | 25-Nov-2026 09:00 AM | 25-Nov-2026 04:00 PM | 1 day | ONLINE |
| Introduction to Stewarding | 27-Nov-2026 09:00 AM | 28-Nov-2026 12:00 PM | 1.5 days | Prince George Area Office |
| Introduction to Stewarding – Part 1 & 2 (OLS) | 01-Dec-2026 09:00 AM | 01-Dec-2026 04:00 PM | 1 day | ONLINE |
| LET – Secretary-Treasurer Orientation (OLS) & LET – Trustee Orientation (OLS) | 07-Dec-2026 09:00 AM | 07-Dec-2026 04:00 PM | 1 day | ONLINE |
| SLS – Duty of fair representation & Anti-Harassment and Bystander Training (OLS) | 08-Dec-2026 09:00 AM | 08-Dec-2026 04:00 PM | 1 day | ONLINE |
| NEW – PILOT Parliamentary Procedure Essentials | 09-Dec-2026 09:00 AM | 09-Dec-2026 04:00 PM | 1 day | BC Regional Office |
| NEW – PILOT Parliamentary Procedure for Chairs | 10-Dec-2026 09:00 AM | 10-Dec-2026 04:00 PM | 1 day | BC Regional Office |
| Challenging Racism (OLS) & SLS – Grievance handling (OLS) | 16-Dec-2026 09:00 AM | 16-Dec-2026 04:00 PM | 1 day | ONLINE |
Updates from CUPEBC
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CUPE BC UPDATES
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Good morning,
Please read on for general CUPE BC announcements and to learn more about upcoming events, learning resources, and community engagement opportunities. If this email was forwarded to you and you wish to be added to our mailing list, please sign up here: CUPE BC Updates. |
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BC Fed Convention Delegate Entitlement Transfer | Sep 27 Deadline Delegate entitlements to the BC Federation of Labour Convention, happening Nov 23-27, 2026, were sent out from the BC Federation of Labour in late June. We are requesting that Locals that are not sending their full delegation to the BC Fed Convention please forward their credentials to our office, so we can send as many CUPE delegates as possible.
You can email your delegate entitlement information with the username and code to info@cupe.bc.ca by September 27, 2026. In your email, please indicate how many delegate credentials CUPE BC can register under your Local. |
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CUPE Education Calendar | Sep-Dec 2026 Posting to the main CUPE site is delayed until August 9 to give advance notice to BC members wishing to sign up for the following workshops:
NEW – PILOT Parliamentary Procedure Essentials Start: 28-Sep-2026 09:00 AM End: 28-Sep-2026 04:00 PM Location: CUPE BC Regional Office at 6222 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby
Introduction to Stewarding *1.5 day session* Start: 02-Oct-2026 09:00 AM End: 03-Oct-2026 12:00 PM Location: CUPE BC Regional Office
LET – Financial Essentials & LET – Financial Officers *2 day session* Start: 05-Oct-2026 09:00 AM End: 06-Oct-2026 04:00 PM Location: CUPE BC Regional Office
SLS – Challenging racism in the workplace & SLS – Representing members in front of management Start: 07-Oct-2026 09:00 AM End: 07-Oct-2026 04:00 PM Location: CUPE Victoria Area Office at 737 Yates Street, Suite 200, Victoria
LET – Secretary-Treasurer Orientation (OLS) & LET – Trustee Orientation (OLS) Start: 14-Oct-2026 09:00 AM End: 14-Oct-2026 04:00 PM Virtual Workshop
Introduction to Stewarding – Part 1 & 2 Start: 15-Oct-2026 09:00 AM End: 15-Oct-2026 04:00 PM Virtual Workshop
SLS – Grievance handling (OLS) & SLS – What stewards need to know about pensions (OLS) Start: 21-Oct-2026 09:00 AM End: 21-Oct-2026 04:00 PM Virtual Workshop
Introduction to Stewarding *1.5 day session* Start: 23-Oct-2026 09:00 AM End: 24-Oct-2026 12:00 PM Location: CUPE Victoria Area Office
LET – Bylaw Essentials (OLS) & LET – Conflict-Ready Executives (OLS) Start: 28-Oct-2026 09:00 AM End: 28-Oct-2026 04:00 PM Virtual Workshop
NEW – PILOT Public Speaking *2 day session* Start: 29-Oct-2026 09:00 AM End: 30-Oct-2026 04:00 PM Location: CUPE BC Regional Office
LET – Secretary-Treasurer Orientation (OLS) & LET – Trustee Orientation (OLS) Start: 03-Nov-2026 09:00 AM End: 03-Nov-2026 04:00 PM Virtual Workshop
Introduction to Stewarding – Part 1 & 2 (OLS) Start: 04-Nov-2026 09:00 AM End: 04-Nov-2026 04:00 PM Virtual Workshop
SLS – Grievance handling (OLS) & SLS – Notetaking (OLS) Start: 09-Nov-2026 09:00 AM End: 09-Nov-2026 04:00 PM Virtual Workshop
Health and Safety – An Introduction & HS – Mobilizing around Health and Safety *2 day session* Start: 16-Nov-2026 09:00 AM End: 17-Nov-2026 04:00 PM Location: CUPE BC Regional Office
Health and Safety – An Introduction – Part One & Two (OLS) Start: 25-Nov-2026 09:00 AM End: 25-Nov-2026 04:00 PM Virtual Workshop
Introduction to Stewarding *1.5 day session* Start: 27-Nov-2026 09:00 AM End: 28-Nov-2026 12:00 PM Location: CUPE Prince George Area Office at 1505 Victoria Street, Prince George
Introduction to Stewarding – Part 1 & 2 (OLS) Start: 01-Dec-2026 09:00 AM End: 01-Dec-2026 04:00 PM Virtual Workshop
LET – Secretary-Treasurer Orientation (OLS) & LET – Trustee Orientation (OLS) Start: 07-Dec-2026 09:00 AM End: 07-Dec-2026 04:00 PM Virtual Workshop
SLS – Duty of fair representation & Anti-Harassment and Bystander Training (OLS) Start: 08-Dec-2026 09:00 AM End: 08-Dec-2026 04:00 PM Virtual Workshop
NEW – PILOT Parliamentary Procedure Essentials Start: 09-Dec-2026 09:00 AM End: 09-Dec-2026 04:00 PM Location: CUPE BC Regional Office
NEW – PILOT Parliamentary Procedure for Chairs Start: 10-Dec-2026 09:00 AM End: 10-Dec-2026 04:00 PM Location: CUPE BC Regional Office
Challenging Racism (OLS) & SLS – Grievance handling (OLS) Start: 16-Dec-2026 09:00 AM End: 16-Dec-2026 04:00 PM Virtual Workshop |
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Unite Here! Local 40 Solidarity See and share footage here of Pan Pacific hotel workers from Unite Here! Local 40 with a message to Mayor Sim, whose administration approved a new expansion helping to increase profits to Local 40 employer Westmont while the workers have gone more than 2 years without a raise. |
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JrBAA Scholarships | Jul 31 Deadline *TODAY* Today is the deadline to submit applications for the Jr. Black Achievement Awards Society scholarships with supporting documentation via email to info@jrbaa.org. See eligibility criteria and application guidelines here. |
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VDLC & NWDLC Labour Day | Sep 7 Spots are filling up fast to exhibit at this year’s Labour Day event co-hosted by the New Westminster & District Labour Council and Vancouver & District Labour Council, happening once again at Edmonds Park in Burnaby. Download tent & booth request form here. See more event information here.
Date & Time: Sep 7, 2026 | 11:00am – 2:30pm (Pacific) Location: Edmonds Park at 7433 Edmonds St, Burnaby More Information: Contact Alex via metrovancouverlabourday@gmail. |
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DABC AGM | Sep 19 Save the date for the Disability Alliance BC Annual General Meeting happening Saturday, Sep 19 at 11:00am in virtual format. Registration details to follow in the coming months. See membership form here noting that full participation in meeting proceedings is for DABC members. |
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Should you have any questions regarding this update, please email info@cupe.bc.ca for additional information.
In solidarity,
CUPE BC Executive Board CUPE British Columbia #410-6222 Willingdon Avenue Burnaby, British Columbia V5H 0G3 P: 604.291.9119 |
Regular Membership Meeting – SPECIAL DATE & NEW LOCATION
Regular Membership Meeting
To accomadte ACRD negotiations, the regular meeting has been moved to MAY 14th, 2026 at 5:15pm
The location for the new office is 4410 Glenwood Drive.
Agenda: regular business
Spring School Registration Extension
Kamloops Week-long Spring School registration has been extended to April 24, 2026.
SUPERCON!
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REGISTRATION NOTICE
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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. |
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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. |
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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
Please note that childcare service requests received after the deadline cannot be accommodated. |
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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 3rd 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. |
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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:
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Should you have any questions regarding this update, please email events@cupe.bc.ca for additional information.
In solidarity, CUPE British Columbia P: 604.291.9119 |
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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. |
CUPE 118 Bursaries
It’s that time of year for graduating students of CUPE 118 or dependants of CUPE 118 members.
A reminder that there are 2 bursaries availble from CUPE 118 to eligble candidates.
Review the Bursary package given out from ADSS staff for further details.
HAPPY GRADUTATION & POST SECONDARY EDUCATION!
-CUPE 118 Executive Board
Upcoming Shop Stewarding Courses
| Workshops | Start time | End time | City | Registration Link |
| Introduction to Stewarding | 21-May-2026 09:00 AM | 21-May-2026 04:00 PM | Nanaimo Area Office | Introduction to Stewarding – Nanaimo |
| Introduction to Stewarding | 27-May-2026 09:00 AM | 27-May-2026 04:00 PM | Kelowna Area Office | Introduction to Stewarding – Kelowna |
| Introduction to Stewarding | 24-Jun-2026 09:00 AM | 24-Jun-2026 04:00 PM | Comox Area Office | Introduction to Stewarding – Comox |