Bargaining Update – February 2023
We have a few updates related to bargaining. As a reminder, although the new collective agreement (CA) is not yet signed and distributed, Arbitrator William Kaplan’s Award took effect immediately on the date of issue (September 23rd, 2022). This award effects significant changes to the CA (see https://opseu.org/news/college-faculty-bargaining-bulletin-arbitrator-awards-improvements-far-beyond-those-offered-by-employer-in-negotiations/176313/). Since this date, your CAAT-A Bargaining Team […]
Employment Equity Survey
Dear Colleagues, Last week, Algonquin College invited OPSEU/SEFPO members to complete an employment equity survey. As your College Union leaders, we encourage your participation in this exercise. Why? Data gathering for the purpose of achieving employment equity is long overdue at our college. Many communities have and continue to be marginalized, underrepresented or excluded from […]