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Salary changes and retroactive pay: What it means for your payslip, tax slip and UBC Pension Plan
From time to time, salary increases are implemented after they take effect. When that happens, employees receive retroactive pay – a payment issued now but for work done in a past period. For example, a General Wage Increase is effective July 1, 2025 but paid in 2026.
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UBC and CUPE 2950 Collective Agreement Ratified
We are pleased to share that a four-year renewal of the 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, 2025 to March 31, 2029.
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WAF Funding available to embed accessibility at UBC Staff & Faculty events
The Centre for Workplace Accessibility is offering cost-sharing support to help UBC units integrate accessibility enhancements into staff and faculty events.
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UBC and BCGEU Vancouver Collective Agreement ratified
We are pleased to share that a four-year renewal of the Collective Agreement between the University and the BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) was fully ratified on July 21, 2026, and is now in effect.
- Bargaining Updates
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- BCGEU Vancouver
CUPE 2950 Professional Development Fund closed for remainder of 2026/27 funding year
The Professional Development Fund for staff in the CUPE 2950 employee group is now closed for the 2026/27 funding year.
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UBC and CUPE 2950 reach tentative agreement
We are pleased to share that the University and CUPE 2950 have reached a tentative agreement on July 14, 2026. This four-year agreement covers the period April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2029.
- Bargaining Updates
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- CUPE 2950
Updating Emergency Contact information in Workday
UBC requires all employees to ensure their emergency contact information is up to date in Workday.
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Limited CUPE 2950 PD funding remaining for 2026/27 funding year
As of July 9, 2026, approximately $100,000 remains in the CUPE 2950 Professional Development (PD) Fund for the current funding year: April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
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PD Fund closed for Non-Union Technicians and Research Assistants
The Professional Development Fund for Non-Union Technicians and Research Assistants is now closed for the 2026/27 funding year.
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Supporting diabetes management through your benefits
Whether you are newly diagnosed, managing an existing condition or supporting a family member, eligible faculty and staff can access a range of resources through our benefits plans.
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- Benefits FYI