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Bylaws

January 2025 Updated

Our bylaws set out the rules for how we hold meetings, how we democratically elect representatives on behalf of our members, and how the local is run.

Proposed bylaw changes to be voted on at the October 5th General Meeting:

Proposed Bylaw Changes (PDF)

Bylaws - Updated June 2024

 

Upcoming Events

Nov
29
Sat
6:30 pm NextGen Potluck and Video Games ... @ IBEW 213 NextGen Power Up the Potluck
NextGen Potluck and Video Games ... @ IBEW 213 NextGen Power Up the Potluck
Nov 29 @ 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm
NextGen Potluck and Video Games Night @ IBEW 213 NextGen Power Up the Potluck
Dear Members, The IBEW Local 213 NextGen Committee (Young Workers 35 and under) is hosting a Video Game and Potluck Night to bring together young workers from across the labour movement. This is a great opportunity to connect, share experiences, and strengthen solidarity between unions in the Lower Mainland. All young workers and union members ... Read more
Dec
7
Sun
1:00 pm Children’s Christmas Party @ POCO Bowl
Children’s Christmas Party @ POCO Bowl
Dec 7 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Deadline for registration is 3:00pm, Friday, November 28th, 2025.  
Dec
13
Sat
9:00 am December General Meeting
December General Meeting
Dec 13 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
 
Jan
10
Sat
9:00 am January General Meeting
January General Meeting
Jan 10 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
 
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Latest News

  • September / October Shoptalk is available now
  • May / June Shoptalk is available now
  • March/April 2025 Shop Talk
  • January/February 2025 ShopTalk is now available
  • November/December ShopTalk is available!

RSS CUPE K-12 Updates

  • Provincial Bargaining Bulletin #7 – Provincial bargaining continues
  • Provincial Bargaining Bulletin #6 – Bargaining continues for Provincial Framework Agreement
  • Big step forward for public childcare
  • EA Competency Framework unveiled in B.C.

RSS CUPE BC Headlines

  • A Statement from CUPE BC: On Vancouver’s 2026 Budget, “zero” means cuts to services, layoffs for workers, and higher fees for families
  • Joint Statement from CUPE 15 and 1004 on Vancouver’s 2026 Budget
  • No Means No – it’s time for Vancouver City Council to listen to their residents
  • Bulletin – Provincial bargaining continues
  • Fraser-Fort George Workers Ratify Agreement with Regional District

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