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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Coordinator Gains & Updates
The college has prepared a Coordinator Duty Guidelines document which is currently being used in coordinator discussions. While this document is a step in the right direction of supporting dialogue about coordination duties, this isn’t a document endorsed by the Local. Our advice to anyone considering accepting coordination duties is to use the document as […]
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 […]
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 […]