Bargaining updates list

We are pleased to share that the three-year collective agreement between the University and CUPE 2950 has been ratified by all parties and is now in full effect. This agreement covers the period April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2025.

CUPE 2950 represents approximately 1,700 clerical and secretarial staff and library assistants and Chan Centre front-of-house and back-of-house staff who work at multiple sites associated with the Vancouver campus.

We wish to congratulate and thank the bargaining teams for their hard work, patience and commitment to reaching an agreement through negotiations.

Visit the Collective Agreements page to view the Memorandum of Agreement.

We are pleased to share that the University and CUPE 2950 have reached a tentative agreement. This agreement covers the period April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2025. It is the third agreement reached between UBC and one of its bargaining agents in this round of negotiations.

Wage increases under this agreement are consistent with the BC Government’s 2022 Shared Recovery Mandate. The renewed agreement also reflects the mutual interests of both the Union and the University in our many strategic plans and operational initiatives. These details, along with other elements and improvements will be communicated once the agreement is ratified by both parties. 

CUPE 2950 represents approximately 1,700 clerical and secretarial staff and library assistants and Chan Centre front-of-house and back-of-house staff who work at multiple sites associated with the Vancouver campus.

We wish to congratulate and thank the bargaining teams for their hard work, patience and commitment to reaching an agreement through negotiations.

The University and the Union continue to meet and work through the outstanding issues. Three additional dates are scheduled through to March 9. We remain optimistic to conclude bargaining in the near future. 

CUPE 2950 and UBC started bargaining on November 14th with continued meetings through mid-December. Discussions at the table are positive and the parties are continuing to work through issues. Further dates are scheduled for January.