About Us

The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 409 represents over 500 members working as support staff in public schools in New Westminster, BC / School District 40.

The New Westminster School District has 8 Elementary Schools, 3 Middle Schools and 1 Secondary School.  To view the New Westminster Schools Website, please click here. This website is about CUPE Local 409 and the work we do within our school district.

Our members provide quality services in K-12 public education and work as:

  • Education Assistants
  • Child and Youth Care Workers
  • Indigenous Support Workers
  • Custodians
  • Clerical Workers
  • Chef and Lunch Assistants
  • Skilled Trades and Utility Workers
  • Maintenance Service Workers
  • IT Technicians
  • Grounds Workers
  • Crossing Guards
  • Noon Hour Supervisors
  • Support Workers
  • Bookkeepers
  • Facilitators
  • Bus Attendants
  • Payroll and Accounting Workers
  • Library Support Workers
  • Clerks

CUPE 409 Executive and Committee Representatives

CUPE 409 Site Representatives