2026 AGM Election Results

Thank you to all of the members who attended the AGM on Saturday November 22. We had Elections for President, Secretary Treasurer, Lead Shop Steward and other committees.

We would like to Congratulate…

President – Heather Skarbo
Secretary Treasurer – Karley Pii
Lead Shop Steward – Andrew Ison
WKLC – Joan Wallin & Andrew Ison
DJOHS – Andrew Ison & Teresa Crockett (Alternate – Heather Skarbo)
District Pro-D Committee – Teresa Crockett & Heather Skarbo
Trustee – Shelley Berringer

We would also like to take the time to acknowledge and thank – Drena Anderson who was in the role of Lead Shop Steward. Her endless availability to supporting members, her passion and dedication will be missed.
Thank you, Drena!

In Solidarity,
CUPE 1285 Executive

Provincial Bargaining Bulletins

For the latest updates on Provincial bargaining, go to: https://bcschools.cupe.ca/

We are emailing the bulletins as they are posted, but please check out the website for all of the bulletins and most up to date information.

Our local bargaining will begin once Provincial bargaining is complete. Questions? Contact our Bargaining team (via Lee Reid) at leereidcupe@gmail.com

Membership Database for Bargaining Updates

We will be starting the collective bargaining process in the new year! If you would like to receive updates about bargaining, please sign up for our membership database by using this form.  Providing your personal email address will be the only way we will be able to email you confidential information during this process as we will not be sending any bargaining updates to your school district email address (other than invitations to in-person meetings)

If you have any questions, please email Lee Reid, Membership Officer.

Oct 16/24 – Website Updates

Our website is currently undergoing extensive updates to make accessing relevant information easier for you and all CUPE Local 1285 members. What would you like to see on the website?

Please email Membership Officer, Lee Reid, at leereidcupe@gmail.com with your suggestions and feedback. I look forward to hearing from you!

Oct 30/23 – Welcome to our new website!

We’re excited to relaunch this site to help keep you informed about what’s going on in the local.

Let us know if you have any feedback or there’s anything you’d like to see.