Welcome to CUPE 5523

CUPE Local 5523 represents 550+ support staff for School District #22 in Vernon, Lumby and Cherryville.

We recognize that we live, work, and play on the unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan First Nations.

    • Clerical
    • Custodial
    • Early Learning & Childcare
    • Education Assistants
    • Indigenous Support Workers
    • Meals Coordinators
    • Student Supervisors
    • Trades and Maintenance Workers
    • Transportation

We are part of CUPE BC representing more than 30,000 education workers including: Clerical, Custodial, Early Learning & Childcare, Education Assistants, Indigenous Support Workers, Meals Coordinators, Student Supervisors, Transportation, Trades and Maintenance Workers.

We are the largest union for school support workers in B.C.’s K-12 sector.

We strive to protect quality public education for all.