Update #4 on COVID-19

On Friday, we all received the College’s framework for the Spring 2020 semester. The College has not yet confirmed how it will implement any of the details of the semester. We have secured its commitment to revising SWFs and sharing information with the Local as it becomes available. The Local has not agreed to any […]

Update #3 on COVID-19

We hope you are all keeping well during this difficult time. Recognizing that we are inundated with COVID-19 e-mails, and that the situation is constantly changing, our communication to you will be streamlined. The two most common questions we are receiving from faculty concern (1) intellectual property rights and (2) our pay. Here is what […]

Update #2 on COVID-19

We have been monitoring all COVID-19 developments closely and regularly communicating with both the College and our OPSEU colleagues across the province. These are certainly difficult and extraordinary times. We are encouraged by Algonquin College’s decision to make alternate work arrangements more broadly available – this is a decision we were advocating the College to […]

Update on COVID-19

OPSEU Local 415 has been closely monitoring the developments around COVID-19. We are participating fully in discussions with Algonquin College regarding contingency planning. In addition to our concerns for a safe workplace, our role is to ensure that contingency plans are consistent with our Collective Agreement. We are engaged in continued conversation with union locals […]

Local Lines May 2019 Issue

Be sure to review the May 2019 issue of Local Lines before heading off for the summer.

2019 Winter SWFs

The issuing of SWFs for the next academic semester is once again upon us for 2019W. If you have any SWF workload questions or issues, even for those who have already signed their 2019W SWFs, please don’t hesitate to contact the local, preferably using your private (non-Algonquin College) email account. David Haley, WMG Co-Chair OPSEU […]

Advice to members regarding PD

We have been contacted of late by faculty who have expressed concern about PD they have been directed to take by their respective managers. Please be aware of your rights under the Collective Agreement with respect to PD: Article 11.01 H 11.01 H1: The College shall allow each teacher at least ten working days of […]

Workload Issues

Coordinator’s Workload Spreadsheet The Coordinator’s Workload Spreadsheet was constructed for the membership as a result of discussions with numerous coordinators who have indicated to the local that their managers do not have an accurate appreciation of the coordinator duties being performed in their departments. While the example spreadsheet of possible duties is non-exhaustive, it should […]