The university remains open over the weekend. Please check www.ubc.ca/jobaction for updates.
Custodial workers continue to withdraw their services and CUPE 116 members are still working to an overtime ban. 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 in mediation 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 Saturday October 13.