Highlights from the 2026 CUPE BC Convention

 

Greetings CUPE  561 Members,

As another school year comes to a close, I want to sincerely thank each and every one of you for your hard work, dedication, and commitment throughout the year.

No matter your role or classification, the work you do every day supports our schools, students, and fellow coworkers. Your efforts do not go unnoticed, and I am proud to stand alongside such caring and hardworking members.

This year brought changes, challenges, and growth, but through it all we continued to stand together
in solidarity. I also want to acknowledge our bargaining committee, who continues to work hard at the bargaining table to achieve a fair deal for all members.

As summer approaches, I hope you take time to rest, recharge, and enjoy time with your families and friends. Please remember to take care of yourselves and know that your union values and appreciates everything you do.

Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and restful summer.

In Solidarity,

Lisa Mayoh
President
CUPE Local 561

 

 

 

CUPE 561 acknowledges that our province of British Columbia is located on the homelands of 203 distinct Indigenous Nations and cultures; with over 30 different languages and close to 60 unique dialects spoken in the province. We ask all of our members to reflect, acknowledge and honour in their own way the First Nations land on which they live work and play.

We respectfully acknowledge the traditional and unceded territory of the following Nations; Coast Salish,  kʷikʷəƛ̓əmᓪ(Kwikwetklem) , Stó:lo, sə̓lílwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh),  Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), Métis, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), the Semá:th and Mathxwí  and Inuit First Nations, in which our Local is able to operate. We recognize, honour and respect the presence of Indigenous people, past, present and future.