CUPE Local 2950 announced October 10 that it has signed a collective agreement covering its workers at the University of British Columbia.
The union represents 1,500 clerical, library and hospital staff.
The deal provides for 0%, 0%, 2% and 2% wage increases in the four years ending in 2014, retroactively including 2011 and 2012.
The union issued a release noting that it made no concessions and that the first two years of the contract contain no wage increases because of the provincial net-zero mandate.
There will be a 2% wage increase retroactive to April 1 and a further 2% wage increase on April 1, 2013.
The deal also includes an employment insurance rebate to be placed on the wage grid, a revision of retirement language to include the right to work past age 65 and clarification of the status of temporary workers.
The tentative agreement must still be ratified by the members of CUPE 2950 and approved by the federal government.
"We are not enthusiastic about this agreement. It does little to undo years of wage controls set by the BC Liberals," said CUPE 9050 president Nancy Forhan.
