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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.
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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.
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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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- Workday
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 and through the BC Medical Services Plan.
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- Benefits FYI
Sun Life portal update: easier access to information, claims, and integrated health services
Sun Life has updated the member experience on mysunlife.ca to make it easier to access benefits information and complete common tasks.
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- Benefits FYI
Helpful reminders to manage your benefits in Workday
Here are four helpful Workday reminders related to your benefits plan.
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- Benefits FYI
Introducing our shared approach to AI learning and responsible use in the workplace
Introducing our shared approach to AI learning and responsible use in the workplace
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