Our first experience with the new salary review provisions in the Collective Agreement is nearing completion. Departments and Colleges have awarded their portions of the merit pool and the President’s Review Committee is in the final stages of its deliberations. The USFA has received an enormous amount of feedback regarding the new salary review process, […]
Read More »Our current collective agreement expires on June 30, 2013. Both the USFA and Employer are committed to settling the next agreement prior to expiry of the present one, so it is likely that we will be at the table in early 2013. As a consequence, preparation for the next round of bargaining by the USFA […]
Read More »It’s that time of year again. The process for the assignment of duties is underway. It is an open and transparent process that requires your participation and it is through your participation that transparency and fairness are ensured in the same manner as other collegial processes. Duties are assigned by your Department Head, or in […]
Read More »The Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) currently has underway a campaign to protect Library and Archives Canada (LAC). The Campaign, launched in November 2011, is in response to funding cuts and internal managerial decisions that are threatening the quality and integrity of Canada’s only national public library and archives. The changes in the name […]
Read More »The Ontario Federation of Labour will hold a Solidarity and Pride conference in Toronto May 10-12, 2012. The conference opening will be held at 519 Church Street Community Centre, which serves as the political and spiritual hub of the LGBTQ in Toronto. For the remaining two days, the conference will take place at U of […]
Read More »2:00 p.m. Room 143 Art Member social to follow at the Faculty Club.
Read More »The USFA Executive Committee is always advising and encouraging members to get involved, not just in the USFA but in the governance of the University. One of the easiest ways to be involved in University governance is to make a point of attending the annual meeting of the General Academic Assembly (GAA). This year, the […]
Read More »When faculty members at Universities are asked about their perspectives on the role of faculty unions at Universities their responses are wide and varied but a common theme that emerges is that the negotiation of salaries and benefits is held to be a critical role. (Read More)
Read More »Hello, This is to let you know that our next member social is in the Windows Room on the main floor of the Faculty Club on Wednesday, March 21st at 4:00 pm. Jim Cheesman, Senior Professional Officer and Chief Negotiator for the USFA, will offer a few comments about the rights and responsibilities of members […]
Read More »The USFA Constitution mandates an annual election of one-half of the members of the Executive Committee. By now you should have received the 2012 election package. Any regular member of the Association is eligible to run for a position and the term of office is two years. While, it has long been recognized that serving […]
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