Bargaining updates list

AAPS and the University have met four times in constructive and collaborative discussions, with additional dates scheduled throughout February.

IOUE 115 and the University continue to look for additional dates. 

CUPE 2950 and the University have met seven times, and additional dates are scheduled throughout February and March. 

CUPE 116 and the University have met seven times and continue to look for additional dates to work constructively toward a renewed Collective Agreement.

CUPE 2278 and the University have held six bargaining meetings to date, all conducted in a positive and collaborative manner. Further meetings are scheduled through February and March.

The 2025 round of collective bargaining is underway. 

UBC’s approach to bargaining is consistent with the spirit and intent of the vision and principles outlined in Shaping UBC’s Next Century: UBC’s Strategic Plan and UBC’s Strategic Directions 2025-2030. UBC is committed to reaching negotiated collective agreements that support the university’s vision, strategic plan, and commitments to Indigeneity, equity, and wellbeing. 

Staff bargaining has commenced with CUPE 116, CUPE 2278, CUPE 2950, IUOE 115, BCGEU (UBCO), and AAPS and is at various stages of progress. Discussion and dialogue at all tables has been constructive and respectful and tentative agreement has been reached on a broad range of issues.

The Faculty Association and the University started bargaining on May 6, 2025, have met a total of 17 times since then and most recently on December 9, 2025.  The vast majority of proposals have been exchanged, as well as many counter-proposals.  Discussions have been constructive and we have reached tentative agreement on a number of proposals, contingent on reaching a full agreement. No further meeting dates have yet been set for 2026.

Find the status and latest updates for each bargaining unit on HR's Collective Bargaining page. 

CUPE 2278 and the University started bargaining on September 22, 2025. The parties have engaged constructively and respectfully and have identified areas of mutual interest. There is a fundamental difference in interpretation between the Union and UBC about the scope of the bargaining unit that both parties have asked the Labour Relations Board for assistance in resolving. Bargaining on unrelated issues continues, and with the assistance of the Board, UBC is hopeful of concluding this round of collective bargaining once the interpretation issue is resolved.   

CUPE 116 and the University started bargaining on October 7, 2025 and have met twice since with additional dates scheduled through November and early December. The parties have made progress on a number of items and continue to work constructively towards a renewed Collective Agreement. 

CUPE 2950 and the University started bargaining on November 7, 2025. The parties exchanged opening proposals and engaged in constructive discussion. The parties have additional dates scheduled throughout November and early December. 

IOUE 115 and the University started bargaining on October 23, 2025. The parties exchanged opening proposals. The tone at the table was constructive and the parties are looking for additional dates in late November or early December.