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… Continue reading The Participatory Process of Assignment of Duties (Article 11)
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Help Save Library and Archives Canada
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… Continue reading Help Save Library and Archives Canada
May 10 to 12, 2012 – Ontario Federation of Labour out@work2012 Conference
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… Continue reading May 10 to 12, 2012 – Ontario Federation of Labour out@work2012 Conference
April 28 – Workers Day of Mourning
Remembering workers injured or killed on the job Committing to keeping each other safe April 28th is the National Day of Mourning for Workers Killed and Injured on the Job. It is an important day to remember those who died because of their work and for many, it is a day of rededication to preventing… Continue reading April 28 – Workers Day of Mourning
April 20, 2012 – Spring General Meeting 2:00 p.m. 143 Arts
2:00 p.m. Room 143 Art Member social to follow at the Faculty Club.
April 9, 2012 – General Academic Assembly, Noon, Convocation Hall
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… Continue reading April 9, 2012 – General Academic Assembly, Noon, Convocation Hall
Bargaining Update March 2012 – The Next Round of Negotiations: Making the Case for Compensation, What do you deserve?
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)
March 31 – Renewal of Probation – Article 14.5.9(viii)
by March 31, Renewals and Tenure Appeal Committees shall have determined all cases before them and shall have made their recommendations to the President for transmission to the Board.
March 31 – Tenure Procedures – Article 15.12.10(viii)
by March 31, Renewals and Tenure Appeal Committees shall have determined all cases before them and shall have made their recommendations to the President for transmission to the Board.
March 21, 2012 – Member Social 4:00 p.m. Faculty Club
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… Continue reading March 21, 2012 – Member Social 4:00 p.m. Faculty Club