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UBC receives Gold certification in Mental Health at Work from Excellence Canada
UBC achieved Gold certification for the Mental Health at Work® Framework at the 2022 Canada Awards for Excellence in Toronto on November 7, 2022.
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Editorial: Connecting with our community and thriving together
Fostering and maintaining mental health is a year-round pursuit and this year our focus is community care and social connection.
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Vote in this year’s UBC Staff Pension Plan (SPP) Board Election and By-Election
An election and by-election are now underway for members to join the UBC Staff Pension Plan (SPP) Board. All Plan members are encouraged to vote. The election is for TWO members to serve a four-year term from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2026.
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CUPE 116 agreement ratified
We are pleased to share that the three-year collective agreement between the University and CUPE 116 has been ratified by all parties and is now in full effect. This agreement covers the period April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2025.
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BCGEU Okanagan bargaining update
BCGEU Okanagan and the University started bargaining on October 19 and met over three consecutive days. The discussions were productive, positive and collaborative The parties are continuing to exchange and discuss proposals, and are scheduled to meet again on November 7, 8 and 9.
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CUPE 116 Bargaining
CUPE 116 has informed us that the tentative agreement covering the renewal of the Collective Agreement has been ratified by their membership. The University is currently in the process of completing our ratification and further details will be provided once ratification is complete.
- Bargaining Updates
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Event: Rise & Thrive with F45
To kick off Thrive Month, we will be hosting a large fitness class party, called Rise & Thrive with F45!
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New course to help you learn about Accessibility Features on Windows OS
Learn how to maximize accessibility on your computer!
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Update your Employment Equity Data
If you haven’t completed UBC’s Employment Equity Survey, or if you completed the survey prior to October 2021, please submit your responses now ahead of the October 31st deadline to be included in the 2022 employment equity count.
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) are temporarily lifting the limit to off-campus work hours for eligible non-UBC students
International Students from Designated Learning Institutions (DLI’s) were previously restricted to working a maximum of 20 hours per week off-campus when their program is in session and they hold a valid Study Permit.
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