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
August 29, 2024 General Membership Meeting
Please join us Thursday, August 29 from 12 PM to 2 PM in-person in room A150 or virtually for our General Membership Meeting (GMM). You will find the meeting agenda here. At the meeting, we will provide an update on local and provincial matters, including a bargaining update. We will also complete elections to union […]
Notice of GMM – Save the Date!
Please save the date for our next General Membership Meeting (GMM), scheduled for August 29 at 12 P.M. following AC Vision and the President’s Breakfast that morning. Martin Lee, our Local 415 representative on the Bargaining Team, will be providing key updates and we will be voting for representatives for several important committees and events. […]
Results of L415 Officer Election
Today, 123 members participated in the Election General Membership Meeting. The following stewards were acclaimed to the Officer positions, as listed below: Congratulations to the Local 415 2024-26 Leadership Team. In solidarity, Melissa ShawRegional Vice-President, OPSEU/SEFPO Region 4OPSEU/SEFPO Local 415 Elections Moderator
Election General Membership Meeting Reminder
This is a reminder notice for our Local 415 Election General Membership Meeting (EGMM) next week, May 29. The meeting is available in-person (T130) or virtually starting at 2 PM. You will find the meeting agenda here. If you have not yet registered, we encourage you to do so before 10 AM on Wednesday, May 29 […]
Our Hairstyling and Esthetics Programs Need Your Support
On May 9, Dean Julie Beauchamp sent an email to employees in the Hairstyling and Esthetics programs announcing to them that the suspension of these programs was being recommended to the Board of Governors in June. We question this recommendation to suspend. These programs are valuable, needed, and regularly waitlisted. Here is an opinion piece I wrote, […]