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, […]
Notice of Election General Membership Meeting
Please join us on Wednesday, May 29 from 2 to 4 PM in room T130 or virtually for our Election General Membership Meeting (EGMM). You will find the meeting agenda here. At the meeting, an update will be provided on local and provincial matters. We will also proceed with the election of the six Officers […]
Open House – April 9, 12-4
All Local 415 members are invited to drop by our union office (A207a) on Tuesday, April 9 between 12-4 for our April Open House. We will have information about routine course renewal (RCR) time open to full-time teaching faculty, as well as the 10 days of professional development open to all full-time academic employees. You […]
Show your appreciation for Part-Time Support staff
Algonquin College, like most colleges, relies heavily on Part-Time Support workers to keep our classrooms and campuses working. This #PartTimePower ensures that academic faculty keep their focus on education. From IT support, through the food workers who keep us fuelled, to the plumbing and electrical workers who keep the water running and lights on, to […]
Demystifying the Demands for the Feb. 20 Demand-Set Meeting
Our Local demand-set meeting is next week on Tuesday! Have you registered or do you need to register here? We are offering both options for in-person or online attendance. Just make sure you sign up and attend so you participate in the shaping of our next collective agreement! Below, you can read a first-hand account […]
February 20, 2024 Local 415 Bargaining Demand-Set Meeting
Please join us Tuesday, February 20 from 5-8 PM for our Local 415 Demand-Set Meeting. You can participate in person in room T102 or virtually (Zoom link to follow). Dinner will be provided for those attending in person. Please find the meeting agenda here. This meeting is a critical opportunity for you to participate in a […]
Open House – February 6, 12-6
All Local 415 members are invited to drop by our union office (A207a) on Tuesday, February 6 between 12-6 to discuss any questions related to your workload, whether you have a SWF or other workload, including contracts. Do your class size projections line up with your actual class sizes? Have you wondered about the factors […]