Welcome to CUPE Local 523. As a CUPE member, you are part of the largest Union in Canada. CUPE represents workers in health care, public schools, municipalities, libraries, universities, social services, public utilities, transportation, emergency services, and airlines. CUPE 523 has two community social services Units and three school district Units.Our community social service Units are:CUPE 523 John Howard Society, Vernon,CUPE 523 North Okanagan Youth and Family Services Vernon more... See more text