Local Lines June 2017 is now available for reading
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Faculty response to request for assistance in calling campaign
We have become aware that managers have been sending out requests to various faculty members to participate in a calling campaign to new potential students. We are concerned for two reasons: one, this is work that belongs to the support staff bargaining unit which should be respected; two, faculty are feeling pressured to volunteer. Our […]
Information on Bargaining
Attached please find the following information on bargaining Barg.2017 FAQ EN Final A bargaining FAQ Visio-Drawing CCBA 2017 A flowchart describing the bargaining process Short History Bargaining Final A short history of each CAAT-A bargaining cycle to date Barg. Under th CCBA Narrative Final A narrative the describes each stage identified on […]
New bargaining information and brochure for all faculty
Dear college faculty members, We head into collective agreement negotiations with the colleges this summer. As we look ahead, we know that we face some significant challenges to creating a better environment for both students and faculty. We know, right now, 70 per cent of faculty are working in precarious, under-paid contract positions. When we […]
Local 415 Annual General Meeting
Please join us for the Annual General Meeting of Local 415 on Thursday May 11 at noon in Room C346 with teleconference to Pert and Pembroke. Sandwiches and coffee will be provided. A bargaining update is one of the agenda items. The full agenda here.
CAC Nomination
Nominations are now open for faculty reps on the College Academic Council for the 2017-19 academic years. One person is required from each of the following areas: Academic Access Heritage Institute Language Institute Police and Public Safety Institute School of Health and Community Studies School of Hospitality and Tourism Commitment is one meeting a month […]
United for what we all need: CAAT-A Negotiations Bulletin, Issue 2
The Message came across loud and clear: Ontario’s colleges need significant changes, for the sake of both the faculty who work in them and the students who reply on the education they provide. Please read here the latest Negotiations Bulletin or you would prefer to read bulletin on OPSEU website https://opseu.org/news/united-what-we-all-need-caat-negotiations-bulletin-issue-2 Any comments or suggestions should […]
Petition in support of the striking Hearing Society workers
The employees of the hearing Society in Ottawa have been on strike for more than two weeks. Here is a link to a petition you can sign in support of the workers. Workers in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community are on strike across Ontario. Show your support!
Star Article on OPSEU and the latest OPSSU newsletter
There has been on going internal strife at OPSEU head office which I have reported on in our local newsletter and at the general meetings. What you read in the Toronto Star here OPSEU President accused of trying to get rival fired: Cohn/Toronto Star has been a matter of ongoing negotiations and discussion within our […]
Bargaining Video 3
Here is the latest video on the bargaining process: the role of Local and provincial demand setting in assisting the bargaining team in preparing for negotiations. http://www.screencast.com/t/XyEwjCjMKZ