Online applications for the USFA Scholarship will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 2020. The USFA Scholarship Program is open to students who are immediate family members of USFA members. Immediate family includes spouse/partner, sons, daughters or children whom USFA members have served as legal guardians. The application form for the 2019-2020 USFA Scholarship Fund Program is now available… Continue reading USFA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE DEADLINE June 1, 2020
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Extended Deadline for Assignment of Duties Process
Some members may have missed this information in our e-letter of March 24: please note that the new deadline for completion of assignment of duties by Department Heads is April 30, and by Deans is May 31.
Response of Affiliated Unions to COVID-19
COVID-19 is creating enormous hardship for many workers through job loss or reduced income. The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour, to which USFA belongs, has issued a news release calling upon the provincial government for a sweeping response to compensate workers who are losing wages and benefits as a result of COVID-19.
March 30, 2020 Deadline to Submit Expense Claims to Sun Life for Health, Dental and Flexible Spending Benefit Plans
Claims for reimbursement for any expenses from any of the benefit plans must be submitted to and received by Sun Life within 90 days of the end of the calendar year in which the expense is incurred. This means that the deadline for submitting claims incurred between January 1 and December 31, 2019 is March 30, 2020. Claims must be received by… Continue reading March 30, 2020 Deadline to Submit Expense Claims to Sun Life for Health, Dental and Flexible Spending Benefit Plans
COVID-19: Responses to some questions
Dear USFA members, USFA is committed to working with senior administration as it endeavours to ensure the safety and security of everyone at the university. We will continue to work to ensure that consequences of any approach to dealing with this crisis in terms of your current and future work and well-being are carefully examined by… Continue reading COVID-19: Responses to some questions
Important Notice: USFA Office Closed
As a result of health concerns related to COVID-19, we made the decision to close our office until further notice. Association staff will be working remotely and may be contacted phone or email. Phone calls to the USFA office will be forwarded and our staff will continue to answer emails as usual.
COVID-19 Response
Dear USFA members, By now you have likely seen the university’s messages concerning Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the suspension of all classes on the Saskatoon campus and regional colleges today, tomorrow, and Wednesday. Remote delivery of classes begins on Thursday March 19, and continues for the remainder of the winter term. The university is also closing its recreation facilities.… Continue reading COVID-19 Response
COVID-19: What if you think you’ve been exposed?
The work of USFA members is international in scope and it is entirely possible that some of you will be exposed to COVID-19. If you have, or believe you possibly have, been exposed, follow advice available on the Government of Saskatchewan website, which includes monitoring for symptoms, self-isolation and contacting Healthline811. In addition, advise your Dean… Continue reading COVID-19: What if you think you’ve been exposed?
Graduate Student Tuition Increases
The USFA’s External Relations Committee met recently with the Graduate Students Association, which is opposing a series of tuition hikes over the next several years, along with PSAC 40004, the bargaining agent for graduate students working as teaching assistants. “We are considering increasing graduate tuition by approximately 10 per cent per year for five years,” provost… Continue reading Graduate Student Tuition Increases
Invitation to apply: USFA Conference Fund (Winter 2020)
Did you know the USFA has a Conference Fund to which members may apply for financial support to attend conferences related to the USFA? This would include conferences, workshops or meetings related labour relations, academic freedom, employment equity and workplace health and safety. Criteria for approval of requests includes: Relevance to the mandate and activities… Continue reading Invitation to apply: USFA Conference Fund (Winter 2020)