Bargaining updates list

We are pleased to share that the three-year collective agreement between the University Child Care Services and BCGEU has been ratified by all parties and is now in full effect. This agreement covers the period May 1, 2022 to April 30, 2025.

BCGEU represents approximately 220 childcare staff at 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 and the Summary of Changes documents. 

We are pleased to share that the University Child Care Services and BCGEU reached a tentative agreement on March 25, 2023. This agreement covers the period May 1, 2022 to April 30, 2025. It is the fourth 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.

BCGEU (Child Care) represents approximately 220 child care employees at 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.

Bargaining started on February 14 and the University and the Union have met several times. Discussions have been productive with multiple issues resolved. Additional dates are scheduled over the next two weeks.