International Women’s Day – March 8, 2026

On March 8, CUPE 4186 stands with women workers worldwide to demand action! In 2026, we are pushing back against structural barriers and fighting for real equality.
We are demanding:
  • Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value: Ending the pay gap for racialized, Indigenous, and disabled women.
  • Ending Gender-Based Violence: Demanding workplaces free from harassment.
  • Accessible Childcare: Ensuring public, affordable, and universal childcare.
Our strength is in our solidarity. Let’s continue to fight for a better future, together.
#IWD2026 #RightsJusticeAction #UnionSolidarity

Mass Shooting – Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, Tumbler Ridge, BC

CUPE 4186 stands in solidarity with the staff, students, and families impacted by the tragic shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia.
No one should have to face this kind of violence — especially on a place meant for learning and care.
To the educators and support workers showing up for their communities in unimaginable circumstances: we see you, we honour you, and we stand with you.
In the days ahead, we call for compassion, support for those grieving and traumatized, and real commitment to keep schools safe and caring spaces for every child and worker.
We are I. Solidarity with our colleagues across B.C. 💙

Black History Month – February 2026

Feb 1, 2026 to Feb 28, 2026

Black History Month is a time to celebrate and highlight Black History and culture, and to honour the ancestors and leaders of Black communities, their accomplishments and their continued fight for liberation. Together, let’s educate one month, and celebrate every month.

For more information, please visit CUPE National’s page on Black History: https://cupe.ca/event/black-history-month

Four and One Leave Plan

The deadline for the Four and One leave plan is fast approaching.

The Four and One Leave Plan has been developed to afford employees the opportunity of taking a one (1) year leave of absence with pay by spreading four (4) years’ salary payments over a five (5) year period. More information along with the application can be found here. Applications are accepted only during the month of January. If you have any questions or issues completing the from, please contact Susanne Schulert-Quenneville.

Deadline is January 31/26 – Only 2 qualified members can enroll per year.

More Info: 4 and 1 Info

Form: 4 and 1 Form

Happy Holidays!

I wanted to take this opportunity to with everyone a safe and happy holiday season from the CUPE 4186 Executive.

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please make sure that you are keeping your Apply to Education profile up to date with any qualifications, etc. This is especially important if you are applying to a position outside of the classification that you are currently working in or a position that requires a specific qualification/experience.

If you apply for a job that requires specific knowledge/experience and it is not listed in your Apply to Education portfolio, you will not be considered for the position – even if you are the most senior. They will not contact you to ask if you are qualified.

Retiree Banquet – January 24, 2026

Our Retiree Banquet honouring our 2025 retirees will take place on January 24, 2026.

If you would like to attend, please fill out the registration form and drop it along with all cash/cheques/money orders at the office 14-540 Clarke Rd. no later than December 30th, 2025.  If you would like to use internal mail, please ensure that it is in your school mail box no later than the mail day for the week of December 15-19, 2025. Please do not send cash through school mail.

Retiree Banquet 2025 new pdf

Retiree Questionairre 2025 pdf

Kids Christmas Movie

Registration is almost over for this years CUPE 4186 Children’s Christmas Movie.

Registrations must be submitted by November 15th to membershipofficer@cupe4186.ca. Registrations sent to any other email will not be accepted. All registrants must submit 20$ cash or cheque per family to reserve spot. Monies will be returned to you on November 29th. If you do not show up your money/cheque will be deposited.

Please follow the steps below to reserve your spot.

Step 1- Due to timing, please drop cash/cheques in person to CUPE office mailbox in an envelope with “CUPE kids Christmas , adults names and kids names ” on the outside of envelope.

Ex- CUPE kids Christmas

adult – Stasha Fischer

Child- Bishop

Child- Deacon

Deposit enclosed.

When this is completed, proceed to Step 2

CUPE 4186 Address: 540 Clarke Rd., Unit 14
This is on the corner of Clarke Rd. and Pacific Court. The office faces Pacific Court – there is a large, black, locked mailbox with the number 14 on it.

We are not responsible for any items that get lost through internal school mail. Please only use cheques if using internal mail.

Step 2- Email membershipofficer@cupe4186.ca to let me know the names , that you have sent money and you are registering for the movie. Confirmation email to follow

Step 3- See you on November 29th at 10 am to enjoy your movie! You will receive your deposit back that day.

OSBCU Central Table Bargaining Proposals

Hi Folks,

Here are the highlights of the OSBCU Bargaining Proposals that will be brought to the Central Table.  The full document was sent out through our email system.