Supporting university locals to work together strategically

The Committee supports university locals in the province to coordinate strategically on such common issues as bargaining, pay equity, fighting privatization, and advocating for more public funding to post-secondary education.

The Committee works to strengthen CUPE’s role in the sector by recommending campaigns, government relations, and member engagement to build a more affordable and accessible system of high quality public post-secondary education for everyone.

Restoring public funding to B.C.’s universities

Recent work by the Committee focused on remote work arrangements at post-secondary institutions, engagement with the B.C. government’s post-secondary funding review, and fostering reconciliation in B.C. universities–this included a tour of the UBC Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre.

The Committee continues to link CUPE members working at B.C. universities, seeking ways to ensure the vital work our members do on campuses is recognized. The restoration of public funding to universities—required to fund the critical services CUPE members provide to students, staff, and faculty—is also a top priority.