Bargaining updates list

We are pleased to share that the three-year collective agreement between the University and IUOE 115 has been ratified by all parties and is now in full effect. This agreement covers the period April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2025.

IUOE 115 represents approximately 65 employees in the operation the University’s District Energy System and in the maintenance and operation of heating, cooling, and ventilation systems at UBC Vancouver.

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 Settlement.

The Union and University have made substantial progress. We have resolved a large number of items and agreed on improvements to the Collective Agreement. A substantial discussion over a small number of items is underway, and the University has asked for a mediator to assist in those discussions. Bargaining is set to resume with a mediator before the end of March.

IUOE 115 and UBC continue to meet with very positive and collaborative discussions towards renewing the Collective Agreement. Further dates will be scheduled in early January.

The University and IUOE 115 started collective bargaining on September 13. The parties exchanged opening agendas and had a productive discussion around many of the issues that were tabled. The parties are scheduled to meet again on September 19.