Update: Provincial Bargaining Reaches Tentative Deal

CUPE K‑12’s Provincial Bargaining Committee has reached a tentative provincial framework agreement with the BC Public School Employers’ Association. This agreement recognizes the vital role school support workers play in public education and provides a strong foundation for local bargaining.

More details will be shared once the agreement is presented to the K‑12 Presidents Council for endorsement. Thank you to all members for your solidarity, patience, and support throughout this round of bargaining.

General Membership Meeting Agenda – March 12, 2026

The next regular membership meeting is on zoom and you must register in advance to attend (once registered you will be sent the meeting link). Register HERE.

Don’t forget! If you have attended at least 3 of 5 meetings from May to March, you will be entered to win a change to attend CUPE BC Convention from April 29-May 2 in Victoria, BC. You get one entry for each meeting you attended (no entries for anyone that has not attended a minimum of 3 meetings).

Please see the meeting agenda below…

CUPE 411: Your Voice Matters – Assistants Division Survey

To all our wonderful ‘student first’ employees, working in the assistants division, we want some feedback from you! We have seen and heard about an increase in unwelcome behaviour happing during your work day. Your health and safety is very important to the union, so please share some feedback with us. The form takes anywhere from 5 minutes to 15 minutes to complete (depending on your response).

Please note that the survey is confidential and details will only be shared with permission from you. We will never share your name/information without your permission.

The survey is open to any member that works in the Assistants division. This includes:

  • Before and After School Care Assistant
  • Career Advisor
  • Chef Assistant A or B
  • Child and Youth Care Worker
  • Dual Credit and Apprenticeship Facilitator
  • Early Childhood Educator (incl. Assistant)
  • Education Assistants
  • Family Navigator
  • Supervision Assistant
  • Work Experience Facilitator
  • Response Support Worker

Please click the following link: CUPE 411 Check In: Your Voice Matters to complete the survey.

Deadline to complete the survey is Wednesday January 28, 2026.

Skate Party – Tuesday December 30 @ 1 pm

CUPE 411 Members – Annual Skate Party!

We’re excited to invite you to our annual skate party, in partnership with the CTA and SD 33, happening tomorrow!

  • Location: 5725 Tyson Rd, Chilliwack – Rink 2
  • Cost: FREE (no charge) – other than skate rentals
  • Rental shop and concession will be open

Bring your family and enjoy some winter fun skating alongside your peers. There will be seasonal treats and prizes to make the day even more special!

✅ No RSVP required – just show up and join the fun! See you there!

Notice of Motion – CUPE 411 Bylaws

On December 16, 2025 the membership was emailed the (below) Notice of Motion, with a link to review them prior to the General Membership Meeting on Saturday January 17, 2026.

Please review the Notice of Motion (below) and review the proposed (DRAFT) Bylaws HERE.

To review the current Bylaws and with suggested changes, check HERE.

CUPE JOHSC Rep Needed at Stitó:s Lá:lém Totí:lt

***ATTENTION***

We’re looking to fill one (1) CUPE rep positions on the Stitó:s Lá:lém Totí:lt Elementary / Middle School Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee.

Meetings are held monthly during work hours. CUPE reps have full voice and vote at the table – your voice matters!

If no one steps forward, the employer may appoint someone. We prefer proactive union voices at these tables and are happy to support anyone interested.

Contact Kari M. (Chief Shop Steward) at chiefshopsteward@411.cupe.ca by Friday, December 12, 2025 if you are interested.