On March 1, 2019, The Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA) released its report investigating complaints of misuse and inappropriate interpretation of the scores on student evaluations of teaching. The report points out that many factors figure in students’ responses, some of which have nothing to do with quality of teaching: class size, time… Continue reading Discussions continue nationally and locally on teaching evaluations
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Assignment of Duties: Annual meeting and equitability
This is the time of year when the process for the Assignment of Duties is underway. Provisions for the assignment of duties are covered in Article 11 of the Collective Agreement. Department Heads, or Deans in non-departmentalized Colleges, “following consultation and discussion with faculty at a meeting,” assign duties. This annual meeting is an important… Continue reading Assignment of Duties: Annual meeting and equitability
Arbitration Decision: Grievance 2017-01 Surreptitious and Non-consensual Recording of College Committee Meetings
In a recent arbitration hearing, Arbitrator Anne Wallace Q.C. considered the issue of audio recording of College Review Committee (CRC) meetings and deliberations. The Association filed a grievance when it appeared that one College’s CRC deliberations were being recorded without the knowledge or consent of some of its committee members and without the matter having… Continue reading Arbitration Decision: Grievance 2017-01 Surreptitious and Non-consensual Recording of College Committee Meetings
Possible CUPE Job Action
The USFA Executive is concerned about the current state of labour relations on campus. We are working hard to improve these relations and we call upon USFA members to help with this effort. The USFA shares a common interest with the other unions on campus in negotiating fair compensation, job security, and safe working conditions… Continue reading Possible CUPE Job Action
Negotiations Update: January 2019
To our USFA colleagues, happy new year and best wishes for the coming year! With the beginning of the winter term, we are setting up more meetings with the Employer. We continue to work toward conclusion of a prolonged, and occasionally contentious, process. Since we began negotiations with the Employer in July 2017, many of… Continue reading Negotiations Update: January 2019
Event Notice: Walk with UFCW Westview Co-op 5:00-7:00 Dec 20
On Thursday, December 20th SK Federation of Labour (SFL) will be walking the picket line with UFCW 1400 members at the Saskatoon Coop Westview (33rd St W and Ave P N) from 5 pm to 7 pm. The SFL has invited affiliated unions, their locals, Saskatoon Coop members, and others to join them in walking… Continue reading Event Notice: Walk with UFCW Westview Co-op 5:00-7:00 Dec 20
DECEMBER 31, 2018 SPENDING CREDIT AND ALLOCATION DEADLINE APPROACHES FOR FLEXIBLE SPENDING PLAN!
Faculty are reminded that each December 31 is a deadline for the spending of at least some dollar amounts in your Health and/or Personal Spending Accounts under the Flexible Spending Plan. Amounts allocated are only permitted a two year rollover and dollar amounts left unspent after the two year period are returned to the Employer. … Continue reading DECEMBER 31, 2018 SPENDING CREDIT AND ALLOCATION DEADLINE APPROACHES FOR FLEXIBLE SPENDING PLAN!
Changes in R & C Limits and Flexible Spending Account Impact
Faculty are advised to check the upcoming changes effective January 2019 in coverage limits for amounts reimbursed for individual visits to the various paramedical practitioners covered by the Sun Life Extend Health Benefits. While the overall yearly maximum coverage amount remains in effect at $500 per year, changes are occurring in the maximum per visit… Continue reading Changes in R & C Limits and Flexible Spending Account Impact
Event Notice: Walk with UFCW Attridge Dr. Co-op 5:00-7:00 pm Nov 28
UFCW Local 1400 members have been on strike with the Saskatoon Coop since November 1, 2018. Saskatoon and District Labour Council will be walking the picket line with UFCW 1400 members at the Saskatoon Coop Attridge Drive location on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 from 5 pm to 7 pm, and invites affiliated unions, their locals,… Continue reading Event Notice: Walk with UFCW Attridge Dr. Co-op 5:00-7:00 pm Nov 28
Important Reminder: Dec 1 deadline for claims for reimbursement of professional fees
If you are required to maintain a certification or license in order to perform your academic duties, you may be eligible for reimbursement of some or all of your licensing or certification fees (Article 22.12.2). Claims need to be in by December 1. What you need to know: It is your responsibility to make sure… Continue reading Important Reminder: Dec 1 deadline for claims for reimbursement of professional fees