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Laurentian University – Auditor General Review Report

November 22, 2022
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The Auditor General of Ontario’s Special Report on Laurentian University was released last week. It details financial mismanagement that led Laurentian’s senior administration to the unprecedented decision to seek insolvency protection rather than government assistance, a decision which the Auditor General says was unnecessary, inappropriate and destructive.  The Auditor General describes her review of Laurentian University’s operations […]

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Salary Review Reporting Requirements

November 18, 2022
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The Collective Agreement requires that Department and College Salary Committees report their rankings, decisions, and reasons to members of their unit. These reports are an important part of ensuring a fair, inclusive, and transparent process. They serve to document the distribution of special increases across the full range of faculty duties and help members determine […]

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Possible Job Action: Sessional Lecturers

November 15, 2022
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Yesterday we learned the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety was informed on November 7 that negotiations between the union representing sessional lecturers, CUPE 3287, and the University of Saskatchewan had reached impasse. The employer confirmed there are no essential service considerations in the sessional bargaining unit and the parties are awaiting the appointment […]

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Nursing

November 4, 2022
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Members of the USFA Executive met with the President and Provost on October 18thabout the current state of the College of Nursing. Our overall message was that the USFA remains extremely concerned that the problems facing the College are not being given sufficient priority. Despite some positive changes, the new Associate Deans lack support, there are […]

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Ongoing Challenges in the College of Nursing

October 4, 2022
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On June 7, the USFA Executive requested a meeting with the President, the Vice-President of Finance and Resources, and the Provost regarding the College of Nursing to work toward tangible solutions that can be clearly stated and achieved. The request was reiterated multiple times and a date for the meeting was finally set late last […]

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Update: Reimbursement of Airfare

September 27, 2022
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There appears to have been some developments in recent months regarding airfare reimbursement. While we are waiting for confirmation from the Employer, based on changes to the Airfare section of Expense Guidelines, our understanding is approved travel can be booked through any service provider. There is no longer a statement in the Guidelines that Concur or […]

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USFA Executive Committee report

September 22, 2022
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The USFA Executive Committee, which meets every two weeks during Fall and Winter terms of the academic year, has held its first meeting for the fall of 2022. It is apparent already that this will be a busy year for the mix of returning and new committee members. Bargaining is on the horizon. Events for […]

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