Post-Secondary

CUPE represents 74,600 members in over 230 bargaining units in the post-secondary education (PSE) sector. Our members work in universities, colleges and student-led organizations.

CUPE PSE members work in a wide variety of positions. We represent academic workers and support staff alike. Academic workers include instructors, researchers, teaching assistants and lab techs; support staff work in grounds and building maintenance, student housing, libraries, food services, caretaking, information technology, clerical support and administration.

Before COVID-19 struck, more than 430,000 people worked at universities, colleges, vocational and trade institutions in Canada. CUPE is a major union in universities, representing approximately 29 per cent of all non-faculty employees. CUPE represents a significant number of college members in B.C.

Post-secondary issues include:
• Precarious work
• Outsourcing and privatization
• Corporatization

For more information about joining CUPE please email us at: organizebc@cupe.ca