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CUPE 389 Family Picnic and Bocce Tournament – Saturday, September 13, 2025

Date:     August 15, 2025

Dear CUPE 389 Members,

We are so excited for you to join us on September 13 for our CUPE 389 Family Picnic.  This event will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

At Ray Perrault Park

1405 Grand Blvd

North Vancouver BC V7L 4J2

Join us for an afternoon of:

  • Food and Drinks
  • Inflatable slide
  • Sumo Suits
  • Basketball Free Throw Contest
  • Games such as 3 legged races, Axe Throwing, Corn Hole
  • Bocce Tournament is from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Spaces are limited, 16 teams of 2, first to respond get to compete.  We will try and make sure there is 1 team per Unit)
  • Prizes

Please RSVP your attendance by September 10 and to sign up for bocce using the Microsoft Form at https://forms.office.com/r/qmBWV2DPyj

If you have any questions, please email Jacoline at

-CUPE Local 389 Social Committee

 

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DNV and CNV Bargaining Update – June 16, 2025

June 16, 2025

Dear CNV and DNV CUPE 389 Members,

The CUPE Local 389 DNV Bargaining Committee has met with the District of North Vancouver on two occasions and we have four additional bargaining dates scheduled within the next month.

The members of your DNV Bargaining Committee are:

  • Tony Volpe
  • Kolton Smith
  • Johnny Tran
  • Ryan Wood
  • Russell Green, National Representative

 

The CUPE Local 389 CNV Bargaining Committee has met with the City of North Vancouver on two occasions and we have two additional bargaining dates scheduled within the next month.

The members of your CNV Bargaining Committee are:

  • Tony Volpe
  • Amir Bagheri
  • Brian Warman
  • Teresa Ogrodnick
  • Michael Gonzales
  • Russell Green, National Representative

 

The tone at both tables has been positive so far and the Union and Employers have agreed to approach this round of bargaining in a collaborative fashion. Our goal is to negotiate a new agreement that achieves meaningful gains for our members and helps address your key bargaining priorities.

Your support matters

Even in these early stages, your support makes a difference. Here’s how you can help:

  • Stay informed: Read bargaining updates and emails so you know what’s happening
  • Talk to your coworkers: Help share accurate information and encourage others to stay engaged too
  • Attend union meetings or info sessions: Your presence shows support and it’s a chance to share your feedback, questions, or concerns directly with the Committee

Please watch for additional updates and let us know if you have any questions.

In solidarity,

The CUPE Local 389 DNV and CNV Bargaining Committees

 

 

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2025 CUPE 389 Scholarship Winners

Our Scholarship Committee met yesterday to review all the submitted applications and it was a tough decision for them! We thank everyone who had sent in their applications.

We are happy to announce the winners.

Student Scholarship Winners:

Zeyus Spenta

Heyu Zhang

Alexandra Heywood

Nick Smith

Nahal Keshtkaran

Elizabeth Bromley

Sofia Alladina

Clare Goodison

Maxwell Hoskin

Rachel Richards

Higher Learning Scholarship Winners:

Nima Niknam

Thomas Messent

Aylenna Holland

Randi Crowe

Grace Leishman

Our office will be in contact with the winners next week.

Thank you!

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Social Committee – Canadians Baseball Game – June 14, 2025

Dear CUPE 389 Members,

CUPE 389 is excited to announce that we’ve secured 250 tickets to the Vancouver Canadians baseball game on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Nat Bailey Stadium.
The game starts at 1:05 p.m., and they’ll be playing the Spokane Indians.

As approved by the membership on Saturday, April 26, CUPE 389 will provide these tickets at a discounted rate of $10 each (the local will cover $12 per ticket, up to 4 tickets per member).

If you’d like to take part in this fun event to help bring our local together, please fill out the attached survey below to let us know how many tickets you’d like.

https://forms.office.com/r/yuV7Gwu4FN?origin=lprLink

Here’s how it works:

  • After you complete the survey, the union will contact you to confirm when tickets are available for pick-up.
  • Tickets must be picked up in person at the union office:
    Suite 255 – 1000 Roosevelt Crescent, North Vancouver
  • Please bring exact cash when you come to pick up your tickets.
  • All tickets must be picked up no later than Friday, June 6th.

If you have any questions, please email Jacoline Jensen at

In solidarity,

The CUPE 389 Social Committee

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BC Libraries Health and Safety Survey

Help Make Your Library Safer – Take the CUPE Health & Safety Survey

Dear CUPE 389 Library Members,

Your health and safety at work matter. CUPE has launched a BC Libraries Health & Safety Survey to better understand the challenges library workers face—so we can push for real solutions.

📢 Make your voice heard! This short, anonymous survey takes just a few minutes to complete. Your input will help shape safer and healthier library workplaces across BC.

🔗 Take the survey now: https://surveys-sondages.limesurvey.net/bclibraries2025

🗓 Deadline to respond: Friday May 16, 2025

In solidarity,

CUPE Local 389