CUPE 2278

 Our local union is made up of the following workers:

• Teaching Assistants, Graduate Academic Assistants, Tutors, Markers at UBC

• Exam Invigilators at UBC’s Centre for Accessibility

• Instructors in the English Language Institute (ELI) at UBC

• Graduate Teaching Assistants at UNBC

These three groups are organized into “Components,” each of which elects their own leadership committee as well as a representative to the Local Executive

What is CUPE?

CUPE 2278 is a local of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). 

CUPE is the largest union in Canada. Founded in 1963, CUPE now boasts over 650,000 members across the country. CUPE represents workers in every province, and in every field of public employment, from emergency services to education. CUPE BC alone represents over 85,000 workers in over 100 locals! 

More information on CUPE National can be found at cupe.ca

We coordinate our activities with other CUPE locals in BC through cupe.bc.ca