Follow up to Feb. 12 Local 415 Town Hall
Last Wednesday, the Local hosted a well-attended Information Town Hall. During and after the presentation, we addressed concerns and tried to answer as many questions as possible. Time ran out and we promised to provide a written follow-up. Please follow this link to find detailed responses to the 43 questions asked during the town hall. […]
Your Local is Here; Before and After the Town Hall
Yesterday’s Town Hall may have left many of you feeling unsettled and concerned. Please know that your Local is here. Our commitment to you, to protecting our rights, and to ensuring the Collective Agreement (CA) is upheld remains steadfast. Our priority remains focused on membership wellbeing and job security. You know that stewards and officers are […]
Strike averted!
Late last night, the Bargaining Team (BT) and OPSEU central released statements that a strike has been averted! Because of your actions getting ready for a possible strike and standing in clear solidarity with our BT, the CEC finally realized CAAT-A members were serious about the learning conditions-working conditions bond! The “getting ready for a […]
Faculty Bargaining Team issues five-day notice of labour action
Earlier today, the Bargaining Team issued the five-day notice of labour action, meaning, labour action can occur as of January 9. In case you did not receive the message from OPSEU central, it is copied and pasted below. In solidarity, Your Local 415 Leadership TeamTracy Henderson, PresidentJudy Puritt, First Vice-PresidentMartin Lee, Second Vice-PresidentTara Ettinger, Lead […]
With No Board requested, it’s time to make mediation count: bargaining update
Progress & security aren’t possible while concessions remain: bargaining update Despite nearly 30 days of bargaining, 4 days of conciliation, a historic strike mandate, and 3 days of mediation, the College Employer Council (CEC) continues to table a contract that amounts to a step backward for college faculty, worsening our working conditions – all while […]
Conciliation Ends – Arbitration Scheduled
As you may know, yesterday marked the fourth and final day of conciliation. Both sides have agreed to mediation. Mediation has been scheduled for December 6-8. Note, the scheduled mediation is non-binding, that is, we have not agreed to binding-arbitration. We remain hopeful that Mediator William Kaplan, who is familiar with our sector and the […]
After the Strong Yes Vote
On Friday, CAAT-A members delivered a historic turnout and a mandate in super-majority territory, with 79% in favour of strike action, if necessary (the original message is being shared below). At Algonquin, 76% of our L415 members participated in the vote with 68.0% voting in favor. Quite simply, the turnout at Algonquin and across the […]
Bargaining Town Hall – Sept 12, 5:30-7
Our next online Bargaining Town Hall, is September 12th, 5:30-7pm. The focus is the Workload Task Force Report findings, and how these findings support the Faculty proposals currently on the table. A bargaining update will also be provided. Register here for the Bargaining Town Hall. Submit your questions in advance of the Bargaining Town Hall […]
Day of Action Invitation
You have seen the e-mails, heard the chatter, and seen social media posts—now come to the Student Commons, Building E, on Monday, September 9 between 10-2 to learn more directly from your Local 415 representatives. That’s right, it’s a bargaining year for CAAT-A. Who is CAAT-A? We are all college faculty: full-time and partial-load professors […]
Reminder about Bargaining Town Hall and General Membership Meeting
Welcome back to Fall 2024 at Algonquin College. As you sort through your packed inboxes, please note two important and distinct meetings you will want to prioritize. In solidarity, Your Local 415 Leadership TeamTracy Henderson, PresidentJudy Puritt, First Vice-PresidentMartin Lee, Second Vice-PresidentTara Ettinger, Lead StewardLiz von Moos, SecretarySaif Terai, Treasurer