The University of Northern British Columbia and the University of Northern British Columbia Faculty Association (UNBC-FA) have successfully ratified a new collective agreement based on the Province’s Balanced Measures Mandate, and in accordance with the mandate given to the UNBC-FA by its members. The UNBC-FA represents approximately 375 faculty, including professors, instructors, lecturers, sessional lecturers, librarians and senior lab instructors.
“The UNBC Faculty Association is pleased that a collective agreement was reached with our employer earlier this month,” says UNBC-FA President Dr. Paul Siakaluk. “Our members overwhelmingly ratified the agreement, with 96.4 per cent in favour. Both bargaining teams worked cordially and diligently to get a fair deal.”
“This agreement reflects the positive and constructive relationship that continues to grow between the University and the Faculty Association,” says UNBC Interim President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Bill Owen. “I want to thank both bargaining teams for the professionalism and respect they brought to the process. Reaching an agreement through collaborative bargaining demonstrates our shared commitment to fostering a strong and supportive environment for faculty, staff and students. We are pleased to move forward together with renewed focus on delivering an outstanding learning and research environment at UNBC.”
The parties reached a tentative agreement on June 9; UNBC-FA members ratified the agreement on June 19 and UNBC’s Board of Governors ratified the agreement on June 25