Last year CUPE Local 2278 had a campaign to unionize graduate research assistants. Despite thousands of UBC student workers expressing their desire for change by signing union cards, UBC has failed to recognize their rights as workers. The decision on this from the labour relations board is expected April 30th. Local 2278 is looking for support from other unionized workers, … Read More
Winter 2024 end-of-semester update
Dear Sessionals, Congratulations, we’ve nearly reached the end of the semester. This is our end-of-the-semester update. Below you will see information about post-contract work, the large class supplemental payment, health care spending, professional development fund access, and information about employment insurance. Final payment The final pay of the semester will arrive in your account on Friday April 19th and will cover the period from … Read More