Local Update May 2022
To all those returning to campus – welcome back! Please do stop by C215b to say hello, as we are keeping a more regular presence in the Local office! We also acknowledge the many faculty who have been working physically on campus throughout this pandemic. We hope that the S’22 semester is off to good […]
Bill 124 And Faculty Workload
It has been an eventful and exciting week in bargaining so far, and we wanted to share the following update with you regarding faculty workload proposals and Bill 124. Please pass it along to your faculty colleagues, but we ask that you not post the brief in its entirety on social media or other public […]
Clarifying Faculty Rights Under Work-to-Rule
You may have received a message from your College, “Your Right to Choose Regarding Work-to-Rule.” We appreciate the College Employer Council’s latest update, in which they remind faculty members that every college employee “has the legally protected right” to engage in work-to-rule or other labour action without fear of reprisal. As the CEC correctly identified, […]
Additional Work-to-Rule Information and Common Questions
FAQ for Work-to-Rule As we enter into the Winter semester, as well as Phase 2 of our work-to-rule job action, we know that you have many questions. The Locals and Bargaining Team have received common questions in regard to start-up meetings, orientation, and coordinator work in particular. We address some of these below, and will provide […]
Work-to-Rule Phase 2
Please find the updated details regarding PHASE 2 of work-to-rule, which will begin on January 3rd, 2022. We have also included a one-page summary document about the current state of negotiations, for your ease of reference. Hold the date! The faculty bargaining team is planning a province-wide meeting on Work-to-Rule on January 5, 2022 from 6:30-8pm for […]
Work-to-Rule Phase 1
As promised, you will find guidance on the Phase 1 of our Work-to-Rule labour action here. Because a labour disruption is in nobody’s best interest, we were particularly disappointed to see the CEC impose terms and conditions on Monday. If no settlement is reached, Phase 1 will begin tomorrow, December 18, at 12:01 AM. Faculty members are asked to follow the […]
Important Bargaining Information from the Team
As many of you may recall, the top demand coming out of the final demand setting meeting in April was around workload. This is an ongoing issue in our negotiations, and the conditions brought on by the pandemic, rapid expansion of online learning, microcredentials, inequality, and maximization have only heightened the need to make gains […]
End of W’21 Semester
Happy Earth Day. Hopefully, you were able to take a pause away from your screens and reenergize in the spring sun. Today’s message covers a few key points, including wishes for a successful conclusion to the Winter ’21 semester and best wishes to those starting their annual leave later this month. WorkloadOur Local continues to […]
Spring SWF Workshops and Info
Does a SWF workshop sound interesting to you? Your Local is offering three SWF Workshops between March 8-12. If this is something that interests you, keep reading. You may already have started Spring 2021 SWF talks with your manager. That’s fine. In most cases, your SWF should be discussed and presented to you by Friday, […]
February Update
As we continue to keep strict adherence to government guidelines with remote teaching and greatly reduced special on-campus classes the norm, please see a few Local updates below: Successful Demand Setting Meeting & Next StepsLast Thursday’s Demand Setting Meeting was a success. More than 100 members attended our online meeting and many took the virtual […]