CUPE 116 continues limited job action October 17 with withdrawal of Campus Mail service and the Municipal Crew, which affects landscaping, waste management, moving and recycling crews. An overtime ban for members remains in place.
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 in mediation with UBC. CUPE 2950 and the University have reached a tentative deal.
Services Affected
There will be no Campus Mail service until further notice. Mail can be picked up at Campus Mail (2329 West Mall) before 11 a.m. today.
The Lost and Found Office has been re-opened.