SPECIAL MEETING: Bargaining Priorities

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CUPE 387 is hosting a special meeting on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 5:00pm at Queens Park Arena (in the Breakaway Room) to ratify our bargaining priorities ahead of negotiations with the employer later this month.

As you’re aware, the Union conducted a bargaining survey in March to identify key issues facing our membership. Thank you to everyone who completed this survey. This feedback has been instrumental in shaping our proposals, and we are now seeking your approval to move forward with a clear and united mandate. 

The ratification of our priorities is a critical step in the bargaining process, and we encourage all members to attend and vote.

We look forward to seeing you on April 10th!

– Thank you on behalf of the Bargaining Committee.

UPCOMING ELECTION: APRIL 22, 2025

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We have an election coming up that will take place at the April General meeting. This meeting in particular is important to attend as it is your opportunity to have a say and vote for who represents you in your union!

CUPE 387 is currently accepting advance nominations online for the election.
The following positions are available at this time:

  1. Vice President – 3 year term commencing 2025
  2. Recording Secretary – 3 year term commencing 2025
  3. Executive Director (2 positions available) – 2 year term commencing 2025
  4. Trustee – 3 year term commencing 2025

Interested in Getting Involved?

If you’ve been thinking about getting more involved with CUPE 387, becoming part of the Union executive may be the opportunity for you! The Union executive conducts union business, represents the Union in collective bargaining, and works for the best interests of its members.
Executives meet once a month.

Union Trustees conduct an audit of the Union annually.
The audit takes one day to complete.

See more detailed information in our Current Bylaws.

If you have questions about any of the positions, please contact any current Executive, or the Union office at office@cupe387.ca.

If you are interested in running or nominating someone, the nomination committee is accepting advance nominations online until 12:00pm Friday, April 18, 2025. Nominations will also be accepted from the floor at the time of the election. All members of CUPE 387 (auxiliaries, part time, temporary, full time) are eligible.

To nominate a member for one of the available positions, please CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THE NOMINATION FORM.

2025 General Meeting Schedule

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As in previous years, our general meetings will take place the fourth Tuesday of the month, at 5:00pm in the multipurpose room at təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre (TACC) 65 E Sixth Ave, New Westminster, BC V3L 4G6, unless otherwise noted.

Our 2025 General Meeting Schedule is as follows:

  • January 28, 2025, 5:00 pm
  • February 25, 2025, 5:00 pm
  • March 25, 2025, 5:00 pm
  • April 22, 2025, 5:00 pm
  • May 27, 2025, 5:00 pm
  • June 24, 2025, 5:00 pm
  • September 23, 2025, 5:00 pm
  • October 28, 2025, 5:00 pm
  • November 25, 2025, 5:00 pm

Happy New Year from your CUPE Local 387!

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2025 will be an important year for our Local. The joint Union/Employer committees on Hours of Work, Auxiliary Utilization, Sick Leave, and Recruitment and Retention have submitted recommendations to the Union and the Employer’s Senior Management team. We look forward to working with the Employer to implement all feasible recommendations as soon as possible and are eager to tackle the others through the collective bargaining process. 

With collective bargaining on the horizon, please ensure the Union has your personal email address on file to keep you in the loop with developments as they come. We encourage all members to stay informed and participate in our upcoming meetings and bargaining survey. Your feedback is crucial in helping us tailor our priorities and strategies to meet the evolving needs of our membership. With continued cost-of-living pressures putting strain on you and your families, this round of bargaining is crucial to achieving fair wages, continued progress on benefit improvements, and ensuring our members are fairly recognized for the important public services we provide.

CUPE 387 Executive By-Election Results

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We are happy to announce that after last week’s election, we are now back up to a full Executive. Thank you to everyone who participated, and we look forward to moving ahead with a full team.

  • President (term ending 2026) – Michelle Edwardsen (Parks), moved from Recording Secretary
  • Vice-President (term ending 2025) – Jay DeCoursey (Engineering Operations), moved from Executive Director
  • Recording Secretary (term ending 2025) – Jessica Adam (Recreation), moved from Executive Director
  • Executive Director (term ending 2026) – Brian Tompkins (Parks)
  • Executive Director (term ending 2025) – Sage Deluce (Parks)

CUPE BC Virtual Library Symposium Opportunity

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CUPE BC is hosting a virtual symposium for locals with library staff.  Interested CUPE 387 Library members are welcome to attend, but must obtain supervisor approval. Union Leave of Absence (ULOA) forms will be provided by the union if required. If interested, please contact the CUPE 387 Office to register.

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CUPE BC Virtual Library Symposium | Open for Registration | January 14, 2025

Event Date & Time: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 | 9:00am – 4:00pm (Pacific)

Registration Deadline: Thursday, January 9, 2025

We are thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the upcoming CUPE BC Library Symposium 2025!

This year’s symposium promises to be an engaging and educational event. It will bring together CUPE BC locals in the library sector, locals working with libraries, and library staff for a full day of learning, discussions, and collaboration.

Below is the Synopsis of the Library Symposium and the full agenda to help you plan your day.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with colleagues and gain valuable insights into the ever-evolving world of libraries.

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Synopsis: Library Symposium 2025
Library Board Advocacy: The symposium will highlight the critical role of library boards in advocating for library services and resources. Key discussions focus on strategies for effective advocacy, including building strong relationships with local government officials, engaging the community, and leveraging data to demonstrate the library’s impact. Library members will develop an understanding of the Library Act and the structure of Library Boards. Participants will share success stories and challenges, emphasizing the importance of a unified voice in promoting the value of libraries.

Bargaining Health and Safety for Library Workers: The session on bargaining for health and safety addresses the unique challenges faced by library workers. Facilitators will discuss best practices for negotiating workplace safety measures, especially in light of recent global health concerns. Topics include Health and Safety language developed by CUPE National to ensure adequate personal protective equipment (PPE), implement mental health support programs, and create safe work environments. The importance of collaboration between library management and unions is underscored to ensure the well-being of all staff members.

Library Symposium – January 14, 2025
A Virtual Symposium
Agenda
9:00 am – 9:30 am Opening – Karen Ranalletta, President CUPE BC
9:30 am – 11:45 am Board Advocacy Training
10:30 am – 10:45 am Lifestyle break
11:45 am – 12:00 pm Keynote speaker
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch Break
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Participant discussion (Breakout rooms)
1:30 pm – 1:45 pm Discussion Summaries
1:45 pm – 2:15 pm Bargaining Health and Safety
2:15 pm – 2:30 pm Lifestyle break
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm Introduce Language
3:00 pm – 3:20 pm Strategy
3:20 pm – 3:40 pm Participant Discussion
3:40 pm – 4:00 pm Closing

Special STSL Committee

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As a result of the ESA grievance being settled with the City, It was moved and seconded that a Special Committee be appointed to include the CUPE 387 Full Time Officer, the Business Operations Assistant and the Short Term Sick Plan Trustees to make recommendations:
a. on the reduction of premiums; and
b. disbursement of funds returned as a result of the ESA grievance being settled
with the City.

Read the full meeting minutes here

November By-election Information

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As noted in the October General meeting, we will be holding a by-election for the positions of President and Vice-President at the November 26, 2024 General Meeting. Advance nominations are now open for these positions. Nominations from the floor will be accepted at the time of the by-election. All members of CUPE 387 (auxiliaries, part time, temporary, full time) are eligible.

Job Descriptions:

For more information, read the full copy of our bylaws, or contact the office.  Should a current executive member win the election, their position will be up for immediate election with nominations from the floor at the General Meeting.

Nominate now

Welcome to Zaria Alibhai

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We are happy to announce that Zaria Alibhai (City Hall, Community Services) was elected to the position of Executive Director at the by-election held during last night’s General Meeting. Zaria brings a wealth of experience facilitating complex issues and a drive to strengthen the voice of the union in the city.