Custodial and trades workers have been withdrawn from the afternoon shift October 11 and will not be providing services to faculties and departments. Essential service trades people are available in emergency situations.
CUPE 116 members continue to work to an overtime ban.
The university remains open, with the continued provision of classes, labs and exams as well as other services. Faculty and staff who are not engaged in job action are expected to report for work.
CUPE 116 represents more than 2000 employees in trades, food services, student housing, parking, research labs and more. CUPE Local 2278, representing teaching assistants, is still bargaining with UBC. CUPE 2950 and the University have reached a tentative deal.
Students need to be informed about their options: read the Academic Position of Students in Case of a Strike; read the FAQ’s for students.
Services Affected
Robson Square Bookstore will be closed on Saturday, October 13.