Oct 6, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
The ULFA negotiating team invites members who are interested in the process or current status of collective bargaining to sit in on one or more of our negotiating sessions.
Participation is as an observer rather than as a participant. But we welcome your observations, questions and comments both before and after each session as well as during any caucus breaks.
No experience is necessary and the team will provide you with everything you need to know to take part.
If you are interested, please contact Eva Cool at admin@ulfa.nickpetlock.com to be put on a list and contacted about available dates.
Sep 2, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
ULFA’s Bargaining Resource Committee is organizing three town halls this September. These town halls are a chance to hear an update on the current round of collective bargaining, and will provide space to ask questions and provide feedback on the process thus far. All ULFA Members are welcome to attend one or all three of the scheduled town halls. The update for each town hall will be the same, but the conversation may differ.
Town Hall Dates:
Thursday September 3, 10 – 12
Friday September 11, 2 – 4
Tuesday September 15, 12 – 2
Please check your email for zoom details.
ULFA is back to the negotiating table September 22, 2020.
Aug 18, 2020 | Bargaining, Job Action, News, Uncategorized
The Job Action Committee (JAC) is back at work! As outlined in the ULFA Job Action Policy and Bylaws, we work during bargaining years to ensure ULFA members are prepared and organized should Job Action be required to ensure an equitable settlement.
We are committed to sharing information and building solidarity among ULFA members, and are excited to announce our 2020-2021 line-up: Chair Ran Barley (Chair, Biological Sciences), Kristine Alexander (History), Chad Povey (Physics), Aaron Taylor (Theatre & Drama), Sonya Von Heyking (Accounting), Mary Greenshields (Library), and Abigail McMeekin (Modern Languages & Linguistics).
We are still looking for 3 additional committee members — from Education and the Calgary Campus — please get in touch if you want to join us!
Over the coming months, our sub-committees – Communications, Finance, Materials & Supplies, and Picket Coordination – will be working together and with the Bargaining Resource Committee to ensure that we are fully prepared in case bargaining leads to a strike or lockout.
It is difficult to think about these possibilities during the Covid-19 pandemic, and we are hopeful that the University of Lethbridge and ULFA will be able to negotiate a mutually acceptable collective agreement. At the same time, however, it is critically important that we be prepared in case a work stoppage is required.
For more information about job action and the work of the JAC, check out these Frequently Asked Questions about Job Action.
Jul 30, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
ULFA has several vacancies on the Job Action Committee and Bargaining Resource Committee. These roles involve bi-weekly meetings and other duties, as you are able.
Two vacancies for Bargaining Resource Committee
1) A representative from a professional faculty (Ed, DSB, HS) for a term ending June 30, 2021.
2) An instructor/academic assistant representative for a term ending June 30, 2022.
Three vacancies for the Job Action Committee
1) A representative for Humanities and Social Sciences (term ends June 30, 2022)
2) A representative for Health Sciences (term ends June 30, 2022)
3) A representative for the Calgary Campus (term ends June 30, 2022)
Terms of reference for these committees can be found in Appendix A of the ULFA Bylaws
https://ulfa.nickpetlock.com/bylaws/
Note that as per the Collective Agreement, in Article 5.03.1:
A Member’s service to the Association shall be deemed Service to the University and Society in evaluation of performance.
If you are interested in one of these positions, or have questions, please contact ULFA Executive Officer, Aaron Chubb, officer@ulfa.nickpetlock.com; and cc the appropriate committee chair.
Job Action Committee Chair: Ran Barley JACchair@ulfa.nickpetlock.com
Bargaining Resource Committee Chair: Rob Sutherland BRCchair@ulfa.nickpetlock.com
Best,
Aaron Chubb
ULFA Executive Officer
Jul 14, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
“Recent budget cuts have started a series of internal reviews and restructurings at Alberta
universities,” said Dr. Kevin Kane, president of CAFA and Professor of Medical Microbiology &
Immunology at the University of Alberta. “By proposing an external review, the UCP is setting up
our institutions to go through two rounds of restructuring within a single calendar year.”
Read the full CAFA news release here.
May 26, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
Dear Minister Nicolaides:
We, the undersigned, are writing to you to emphasize the critical contributions being made by Alberta post-secondary institutions in this time of crisis. While our schools have suffered under these extraordinary circumstances, our faculty, staff, and students have come together to give back to the community in managing the pandemic. There is no doubt to the crucial contributions post-secondary institutions are making for Albertans today.
Read Letter Here
