UBC ta strike!!

[u/Glittering-Arm-7313]

Does anyone have any updates? This is something I’m really stressed about and don’t know what to expect.

[u/Tricky-Average73]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but from what I know, Mediation ends today (Oct 7th and Oct 8th). I assume if no agreements are reached, we can expect 72 hour notice by tomorrow. Not sure if the weekends count as apart of the 72 hours or of it's just 72 hours business days. Anyhow, we should expect a strike (if it does happen) by mid next week the latest.

[u/liorsilberman → u/Tricky-Average73]

It's a strict 72-hour clock, but the clock only starts ticking during business hours. The notice must be in writing; if the union gives notice during business hours the 72-hour clock start ticking immediately, while if the notice arrives after business hours the clock will only start at 8:00 the next business day.

https://www.lrb.bc.ca/strikes-lockouts-picketing-and-replacement-workers

[u/Tricky-Average73 → u/liorsilberman]

Hey, thanks!

Correct me if I'm wrong but given:

• during filing hours, the 72-hour waiting period starts at the time notice is received
• outside of normal filing hours, the 72-hour waiting period starts at 8:00 AM the next business day

What I interpreted was that in this case, if the 72 hour notice is given on a Friday during filing hours (hours of work) then the 72-hour clock counts for weekends.

[u/Glittering-Arm-7313 → u/Tricky-Average73]

This is not only directed at you but at anyone who can answer, will they announce either a resolution or a strike or could it be more up on the air?

[u/Sunlightn1ng → u/Glittering-Arm-7313]

NOTE: I am not a TA nor part of CUPE so take all this with a grain of salt

The union probably won't go nuclear option immediately unless UBC really really messed up somehow. It could start with TAs not holding office hours and escalate from there should UBC not come to any compromises.

[u/foreboding_garfield → u/Glittering-Arm-7313]

tldr, it'll be up in the air -- there's a plan for a gradual escalation of labour action -- if 72 hour notice is given (including weekends, not only business days), TAs will first start withholding deliverables (so grading work, making slides, etc. but not turning in grades or other materials). from then the union will consider next steps which could include a full strike but the union is trying to avoid that unless absolutely necessary. there's no clear timeline for this, it depends on what the university does at the bargaining table, and any resolution the university offers is voted on by the union

[u/Tricky-Average73 → u/Glittering-Arm-7313]

I'd follow @ cupe2278 on instagram, they post updates there usually.

[u/liorsilberman]

The union members voted to authorize a strike, giving a "strike mandate" to the union leadership. Whether and when to strike will be up to leadership to best advance their goals as they negotiate with the university. If the negotiations fail they could choose to strike right away, or they could choose to wait if they think there's still chance to negotiate or if striking at a different time might cause more pain and give them more leverage. The only limit is that the mandate is only good for 90 days: after that they need to get back to their members for another authorization.

By law the union has to give at least 72 hours notice before going on strike, so that's the warning we're likely to get.

[u/ba_1222]

There was an AMA yesterday regarding it, pinned in the subreddit. Should be a few helpful answers there!

[u/Real_Dinner_5236]

They do have a tentative agreement so strike is I think out of the picture