Consider nominating someone you know for the USFA’s Dooley Award or Millard Award. The Dooley Award recognizes people or organizations that have been champions of collegial self-governance in Canada. The Millard Award recognizes USFA members who have assisted and/or supported a USFA member or members, or faculty generally, through their involvement with the Association. How… Continue reading Reminder: Award nominations close Feb 24
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Negotiations Planning in Tough Economic Times
Going into negotiations we have to consider that the largest source of revenue for the university is the operating grant from the Government of Saskatchewan. With this year’s provincial deficit now projected to be $1.2B and growing, and where “everything is on the table,” what will this mean for our university? Will the U of… Continue reading Negotiations Planning in Tough Economic Times
Important Reminder: March 31 Deadline to submit Sun Life benefit claims
Claims for reimbursement for any expenses from any of the benefit plans must be submitted to Sun Life within 90 days of the end of the calendar year in which the expense is incurred. This deadline applies to 2016 claims made under the Dental Plan, Health Plan or Flexible Spending Program (Health Spending Account or… Continue reading Important Reminder: March 31 Deadline to submit Sun Life benefit claims
Our Condolences-In Solidarity
To our Muslim co-workers, to our Muslim students, to our whole community, the USFA joins with Canadians across the country in extending our deepest condolences to the families and friends of those killed and injured in the attack in Quebec City on Sunday. As scholars, teachers, and citizens we deplore the emboldening of racists and… Continue reading Our Condolences-In Solidarity
Negotiations Planning: Spouse/Partner employment
Our employer has expressed a commitment to spousal hiring to support the recruitment and retention of faculty, but in recent conversations with new members, the university’s support for spousal and partner hiring (whether academic or otherwise) has been flagged as a problem for families relocating to Saskatoon. We invite you to contact the USFA office… Continue reading Negotiations Planning: Spouse/Partner employment
Award Nominations Open
Nominations are now open for the Peter C. Dooley Legacy Award and the Peter T. Millard Award. In April we will be presenting these awards at a celebration dinner and we encourage you to submit nominations. Nominations for these Awards can be made by any current USFA member or by any USFA committee. The nomination… Continue reading Award Nominations Open
Call for volunteers: Strike policy development
The USFA Executive Committee is looking for volunteers to draft a Strike Policy for the membership’s consideration at the spring general meeting on April 21, 2017. The USFA is now a member of the CAUT Strike Defence Fund. In the event of a strike lasting more than 2 days, we will receive daily strike benefits… Continue reading Call for volunteers: Strike policy development
USFA Conference Fund: Invitation to apply
USFA members are invited to submit an application to the Executive Committee for reimbursement of attendance at a conference/workshop/meeting related to the USFA including, but not limited to, labour relations, academic freedom, employment equity, and workplace health and safety. In the Spring of 2016, the USFA Executive Committee replaced the USFA Policy for Association Spending… Continue reading USFA Conference Fund: Invitation to apply
Guidelines for the Assignment of Duties should not include Goal Setting
Last year we heard from members who were asked to provide an accounting of their planned achievements, including desired research output, number of publications, and grant applications, and were told that this plan would be considered when awarding merit. This year some units are considering whether to incorporate achievement plans into Guidelines for the Assignment… Continue reading Guidelines for the Assignment of Duties should not include Goal Setting
Disclosure requirements for Salary Review ranking and decisions
It has come to our attention that the reporting requirements of the salary review process are not being met. 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… Continue reading Disclosure requirements for Salary Review ranking and decisions