CUPE 4163 (Components 1 & 2) bargaining

Updated: Sept. 28, 2026

Component 1 of CUPE 4163 represents the university's teaching assistants, lab instructors, computer lab assistants and academic assistants. Component 2 represents second-language instructors in the English language centre and French language program, as well as cultural assistants. Overall, CUPE 4163 (1 & 2) represents approximately 1,720 employees (205 FTE positions).

The parties started bargaining for the renewal of the collective agreement in August and continue to book dates to advance these efforts in September and October. The current collective agreement with CUPE 4163 (Components 1 and 2) expired on August 31, 2025; however, the terms and conditions continue in force until the parties renegotiate the agreement in accordance with the provincial 2025 Balanced Measures Mandate.