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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.

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

Unpaid Work Doesn’t Fly

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CUPE Local 1004 members stand with Air Canada Flight Attendants. This strike is not just about working conditions — it is about workers defending their fundamental right to collective bargaining, and the right to be fairly paid for all hours worked.

Air Canada’s refusal to recognize the basic value of flight attendants’ time and labour is shameful. The Liberal government’s interference, taking away workers’ right to strike, it is unjust and outrageous.

Flight attendants are showing courage on the picket lines, and their struggle is a struggle for all workers.

Please support the CUPE Air Canada Flight Attendants by signing up at Unfair Canada. You can also support by joining the picket line at Chester Johnson Park at YVR.