The University of Manitoba Faculty Association has voted 86% in favour of strike action, and is seeking a one-year deal with an average salary increase of 6.9%. UMFA is demanding a raise that would lift its members from the bottom of the salary scale seen in the U15 group of universities. The union has claimed […]
Read More »Learn why you might not be reimbursed for the entire cost of a prescription by not using your Sun Life drug card: The Importance of Using Your Direct-Pay Drug Card Find out how to obtain drug coverage beyond the 34 and 100 day limits normally applied to prescriptions: Obtaining Prescriptions for Extended Leaves Get some […]
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2:30 p.m. Arts 241, Neatby Timlin Theatre The meeting package has been distributed to members. A limited number of hard copies will be available at the meeting. Members wishing to reserve a copy should confirm their attendance by email to usfa@usaskfaculty.ca. The agenda will include: Elections Committee vote Grievance Committee update Association financial report Negotiations […]
Read More »Please take note of the following important changes regarding reimbursement of professional fees (Article 22.12.2): reimbursement can now be applied to your APEF reimbursement will no longer be applied to research accounts The next claim period is November 1 to December 1, 2016, for fees paid between December 1, 2015, and November 30, 2016. Following […]
Read More »The USFA is seeking members interested in being elected to the newly restructured Elections Committee. Recent changes to the USFA Constitution include a restructured Elections Committee. This Committee is responsible for directing Executive Committee elections. It consists of five regular members of the Association elected annually by the membership. Current Executive Committee members and anyone […]
Read More »The USFA invites all members in the first few years of their appointment at the U of S to join us for lunch at the University Club. Come to meet colleagues from across campus, find out more about the Collective Agreement and get to know some of the people who negotiate with the employer on […]
Read More »We invite you to a Free Pancake Breakfast 7:30 a.m. September 8 in The Bowl Everyone welcome! Sponsored by: USFA ASPA CUPE 1975 CUPE 3287 PAIRS PSAC
Read More »In our most recent Collective Agreement an annual amount $225,000 was negotiated for the purpose of reimbursing professional fees paid by members (with the exception of practicing physicians in the College of Medicine) who are required, as a condition of employment, to maintain a certification or license in order to perform their academic duties. Guidelines […]
Read More »Voting is underway for the faculty representative on the U of S Board of Governors, with ballots closing on May 25th. If you have not yet voted, consider participating in the process to determine who will take the seat of the faculty member on our Board of Governors. As recent events across Canada have shown, […]
Read More »As reported at the Spring General Meeting, the following individuals were elected or re-elected to the USFA Executive Committee for a two-year term effective July 1: Susan Fowler-Kerry, Nursing Carol Henry, Pharmacy and Nutrition Richard Julien, Linguistics & Religious Studies Allison Muri, English Vicki Squires, Educational Administration Larry Stewart, History Executive Committee members with […]
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