Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) members returned to work on September 18 after being locked out by university administration on August 20. A tentative agreement was reached on September 16 and has now been ratified by both DFA members and Dalhousie Board of Governors. Since May, DFA members have been fighting for improvements to workload, job […]
Read More »Fall marks the beginning of some collegial processes set out in the collective agreement. One of those is the sabbatical leave process set out in Article 20. “Sabbatical leaves are intended for academic study, research, writing, and similar activities. Sabbatical leaves provide a means by which employees increase their knowledge, further their research, stimulate intellectual […]
Read More »If renewal of probation, tenure or promotion is in the cards for you in the coming year, following are some tips to help you prepare. You can elect to go for tenure or promotion in any year if you believe you have met standards that apply to you. You must seek renewal of probation in […]
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Read More »Association representatives have had the opportunity to meet with the Employer for discussions regarding research, particularly the research ethics approval process. At the most recent meeting, we learned about some of the things that are happening in response to the challenging experiences faculty members have brought to the attention of the Association, and that we […]
Read More »In our recent discussion with the ICT Director Michael Barr, we highlighted faculty concerns regarding the restrictive nature of the current ICT policy, particularly around administrator rights to individual computers. While ICT aims to protect the university from security risks, many faculty members argue that research demands—including the use of specialized software or experimental equipment—require […]
Read More »The new USFA Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) Committee is comprised of USFA members from the four designated groups: racialized individuals, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and women and gender equity-seeking groups. The purpose of this committee includes: identifying issues of concern for USask faculty regarding IDEA and working to address them through information, […]
Read More »On this day in 1989 fourteen women lost their lives at École Polytechique in Montreal because they were women. The anniversary of this tragic event has become our day to remember not only these 14 murdered women but everyone who is a victim of gender-based violence. The day serves as a solemn reminder of the […]
Read More »Western Regional Conference “Navigating the Future: Unlocking Opportunities Amid Financial and Political Challenges” October 17–19, 2024, Victoria, British Columbia The Western Regional Conference provides a yearly forum for Canadian faculty associations in the west to meet and exchange information about negotiations, grievance arbitration, and current trends impacting universities in our provinces, region, and across Canada. […]
Read More »As you are aware, the new collective agreement contains the following new article: 7.3 Consistent with the principles of employment equity, diversity and inclusion, the parties are committed to eliminating or modifying those employment policies, practices, and systems, whether formal or informal, shown to have an unfavorable effect on the hiring, retention, tenure and promotion […]
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