Collective bargaining is the formal, good-faith process through which 伊人直播 and its employees, represented by their unions, negotiate the terms and conditions of collective agreements that outline wages, benefits, and working conditions.听听
As a provincial public-sector employer, Camosun bargains under British Columbia鈥檚 (B.C.鈥檚) centrally coordinated model established by the Public Sector Employers Act and facilitated by the Public Sector Employers鈥 Council Secretariat (PSEC). This statutory framework lets unions negotiate directly with sector-based employers鈥 associations while respecting provincial fiscal policy, public service needs, and the principle of free and fair collective bargaining.听听听
How bargaining works
The (PSEC) oversees the Province鈥檚 strategic coordination of labour relations, total compensation planning, and human resource management across the broader public sector. The Minister of Finance serves as Chair.听听
PSEC鈥檚 duties are carried out by the Public Sector Employers鈥 Council Secretariat, led by a President and Chief Executive Officer, which oversees public-sector bargaining for the provincial government and coordinates the bargaining mandate that guides negotiations.听听
The (PSEA) is the employer bargaining agent for all public colleges, institutes, and special-purpose teaching universities in B.C. They are governed by the鈥疌ollege and Institute Act鈥痑nd the鈥疷niversity Act, respectively. These nineteen institutions constitute the B.C. post-secondary sector.听听
PSEA bargains on behalf of B.C.鈥檚 public colleges and institutes and at the sector-wide table under the mandate for provincial negotiations.听
Local college and union teams may also negotiate workplace-specific items under that mandate.听
Provincial mandate
Current mandate听
All 2022-25 agreements at Camosun were negotiated under the 2022 , a three-year framework that paired general wage increases with inflation protection and a鈥痭egotiable Flexibility Allocation of up to 0.25% in years one and two.听
2025 mandate听
Negotiations for the 2025 round of bargaining are underway across the provincial public sector.听听
We will share information here as soon as it is available. You can visit the B.C. Government website to .听
Employee groups
Unions represent 91%* of the people employed by 伊人直播. The remaining 9% are exempt employees. Unionized employees are represented by:
BC General Employees鈥 Union (BCGEU) 鈥 Part of Local No. 701
BCGEU, part of Local 701, represents vocational instructors at Camosun. The BCGEU Collective Agreement covers the period from April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2025. These terms and conditions continue in force until the parties renegotiate the collective agreement.
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View current collective agreement听
伊人直播 Faculty Association (CCFA)
The CCFA is the certified bargaining agent for faculty members at Camosun. Its current CCFA Collective Agreement runs April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2025. These terms and conditions continue in force until the parties renegotiate the collective agreement.
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View current collective agreement听
Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) 鈥 Local 2081
CUPE Local 2081 represents support staff at 伊人直播. The CUPE Local 2081 Collective Agreement covers July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025. These terms and conditions continue in force until the parties renegotiate the collective agreement.
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*Data as of April 1, 2025, from PSEC鈥檚 2025 B.C. Public Sector Compensation Annual Forecast.
Frequently asked questions
Updated June 9, 2025
As an employee of 伊人直播, how can I stay informed about what鈥檚 happening with collective bargaining?
Our goal is to maintain open and transparent communication with the 伊人直播 community, as appropriate during negotiations. Employees can follow bargaining updates posted here and information provided by their unions.
What does the bargaining process look like?
The college and union teams exchange non-monetary and monetary proposals, review supporting data, and negotiate each item. All proposals must be reviewed and costed by PSEA. The parties trade counter-proposals until there is tentative agreement that each will then take through a ratification process. Union members and the 伊人直播 Board and the Board of PSEA must ratify the agreement.
Who is responsible for bargaining?
Bargaining is conducted by two separate committees: one representing the employer and one representing the union.
At Camosun, the employer bargaining committee is led by the Employee and Labour Relations team within Human Resources and includes representatives from across the college as well as PSEA. Each union forms its own bargaining committee. Please contact your union for information.
How long will collective bargaining take?
Collective bargaining is a highly adaptable and evolving process. Its duration can vary significantly depending on several factors, such as the volume of proposals and the complexity, significance, and potential impact of proposed changes.
What happens after a tentative agreement is reached?
Both the union membership and the boards of both 伊人直播 and PSEA vote on, or ratify, the agreement. Once ratified, new terms take effect, and the final agreement is published.
When will the next round of bargaining begin?
Negotiations with CCFA are planned to begin on June 9, 2025. Negotiations with CUPE and BCGEU have not yet been scheduled.