Labour Relations

Cape Breton University values our relationship with our faculty and staff and recognizes that they are a key part of providing an outstanding student and learning experience for our students. We are committed to working closely with our unionized and non-unionized team members to ensure that the University is a leading employer both in the province and the country.

There are four bargaining units at the University:

• Cape Breton University Faculty Association (CBUFA)
  • Representing our faculty, librarians, lab instructors, writing centre advisors, archivists, research chairs, and nursing practice educators.
  • CBUFA Collective Agreement (Effective 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2025)
• Nova Scotia Government & General Employees Union (NSGEU Local 18B – MOS/CSO)
  • Representing our maintenance and campus security.
  • NSGEU (MOS) Maintenance Collective Agreement
• Nova Scotia Government & General Employees Union (NSGEU Local 18 – Teachers)
  • Representing our teachers.
  • NSGEU, Local 18, Teachers’ Bargaining Unit
  • NSGEU, Local 18, Teachers’ Bargaining Unit – Extension Agreement to 31 October 2023
• Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE Local 3131)
  • Representing our support staff.
  • 2023-2026 CUPE Collective Agreement