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Dependable people providing quality public services – that’s CUPE 1004!

CUPE 1004 has a history dating back more than 100 years of representing an array of public workers. Our members fix roads, provide clean water to your homes, beautify your local parks, work with the community members from the Downtown Eastside, engage learners in the sciences, entertain guests at the PNE fairgrounds, work at post-secondary institutions, and much more. We’re facing tough economic times; and that’s when we need affordable, reliable public services the most.

A Holiday Message

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As the year draws to a close, we want to take a moment to thank you and extend our warm wishes to you and your loved ones.

Whether you are celebrating with family and friends, observing personal traditions, or simply taking time to rest and reflect, we hope this holiday season brings you comfort, joy, and renewal. This is also a time to recognize the strength of your union and the solidarity we all share. Each member brings valuable skills, experiences, and perspectives that make our Local stronger.

Thank you for your commitment, your participation, and your continued support of one another. Your involvement is what makes your Local work.

We wish you happy holidays and a healthy, hopeful, and prosperous New Year.

From all of us at the CUPE Local 1004 office,
Rob, Caitlin, Marnie, Sarah, Saul, Michael L, Michael R, Erica, and Neil

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

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On December 6, we mark the anniversary of the 1989 École Polytechnique massacre, where 14 women were singled out and murdered because of their gender. One of those women, Maryse Laganière, was a CUPE member who worked at the school.

This act of violent misogyny shook our country and led Parliament to designate December 6 as The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

On December 6, we remember:
Geneviève Bergeron
Hélène Colgan
Nathalie Croteau
Barbara Daigneault
Anne-Marie Edward
Maud Haviernick
Maryse Laganière
Maryse Leclair
Anne-Marie Lemay
Sonia Pelletier
Michèle Richard
Annie St-Arneault
Annie Turcotte
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz

Victims of gender-based violence are disproportionately harmed by someone they know, often an intimate partner or family member. Domestic violence can also carry over into the workplace, threatening women’s ability to maintain economic independence.

If you or someone you know is experiencing violence or abuse, here are a few links to services and resources in BC:

VictimLink
1-800-563-0808 a multilingual information service available throughout BC and the Yukon 24/7.
Or Text VictimLink BC at 604-836-6381.

Battered Women Support Services Crisis line
604-687-1867 or 1-855-687-1868 or text 604-652-1867 or email: intake@bwss.org.

Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre: 24-Hour Crisis Line
604-255-6344 or toll-free 1-877-392-7583

BC Housing – Transition Houses & Safe Homes List 
List and contact information for all of the transition houses across the province.

Joint Statement from CUPE 15 and 1004 on Vancouver’s 2026 Budget

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 25, 2025

Joint Statement from CUPE 15 and 1004 on Vancouver’s 2026 Budget

Today, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim and the ABC Councillors voted to approve the 2026 budget despite overwhelming opposition from residents, small businesses, workers, and community groups. This decision is deeply disappointing.

This short-sighted budget will have long-lasting negative impacts across city services. As frontline workers, we know firsthand what these cuts will mean: fewer resources, increased pressure, and reduced ability to deliver the critical services our community counts on.

We want to acknowledge the thousands of residents who stood together with neighbours, community groups and workers, and called on Council to choose a different path. Their voices made it clear that this budget does not reflect the needs or priorities of their families and the community.

Our focus moving forward will be on supporting our members and addressing the labour relations challenges this budget creates.

 

CUPE 15 Acting President Santino Scardillo

CUPE 1004 Acting Business Agent Michael Robinson

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – September 30, 2025

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Each year in Canada, we commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) on September 30. It is a day in which we remember those lives who were lost, honour the survivors, and reflect on those whose lives have been forever impacted by the residential school system.
Click here to learn more about NDTR.

Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation both take place on September 30. Orange Shirt Day is led by Indigenous communities to raise awareness of the intergenerational impacts the residential school system has had on their families and communities.
Click here to learn more about the Orange Shirt Society.

In order to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission makes the following calls to action:
Truth and Reconciliation – Call to Action

In solidarity,

Rob Limongelli
CUPE Local 1004 Administrator