Full-time faculty now have a video guide to help them read and understand their Standard Workload Forms (SWFs). The CAAT-A Bargaining team created a series of videos about how to read and understand your SWF, so that full-time faculty can understand the limits of their assigned workload.
Informal Drop-In Meeting: Strike Mandate Vote and Bargaining Information Tuesday, December 14, 2021 7:00-9:00 pm via Zoom Get the zoom meeting information here: christina.decarie@slcfaculty.ca Or find the Zoom link information in Friday’s email digest. If you would like to get notifications about up-coming meetings, please sign up for our mailing list. [...]
Province-wide Faculty Meeting Monday, November 8 6:30 - 8:30 pm ET, via Zoom Over the last week, the bargaining landscape has changed dramatically: the communication blackout was lifted, the mediator’s report was released, and the College Employer Council (CEC) has filed for conciliation and an unfair labour practice complaint against OPSEU/SEFPO as the [...]
The following is adapted from communications by Fanshawe Local 110. SLC Faculty Local 417 is grateful for the solidarity and sharing of resources amongst all the OPSEU-CAAT A locals. Union officers and stewards give advice they believe, in good faith and according to their best measures. This advice is not always what members [...]
If you received an email directing you to complete training, you can thank me and the members of the Kingston Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC). Well, that and us trying to get the College to be compliant with the law. While our VP Academic may claim that the college is “ keenly focused [...]
Local 417 has received the results of the Survey on Mental Health in our Colleges conducted by the Occupational Health Clinic for Ontario Workers (OHCOW). The purpose of conducting this study of members was to gather preliminary data to determine the working conditions of members and to understand if there is a need [...]
The issues at the current bargaining table arise out of our working conditions/our student learning conditions. This changing context is one that we as professors, instructors, librarians, and counsellors live as we aspire to create and deliver the best quality post-secondary education possible. In 2014 the Report on Education reflected [...]
We welcome you to join us for a Town Hall to discuss where we are in the bargaining process. Register in advance for this webinar: REGISTER After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Registration in advance is necessary because each attendee will receive [...]
Local 417 General Members Meeting for Bargaining Updates and Planning When? Wednesday, September 29, 7:00 pm Where? Via Zoom There will be door prizes! Get the zoom meeting information here: christina.decarie@slcfaculty.ca Find the Zoom link information in this week’s email digest. If you would like to get notifications about up-coming meetings, please sign up [...]
SLC Faculty Local 417 Informal Drop-In Meeting Thursday, September 2, 2021 7:00 – 9:00 PM via Zoom Questions for your union? Bring them to Stewards and members of the Local 417 Executive Committee. Agenda includes vaccination policy updates, safety on campus updates, and more. When? Thursday, September 2, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Where? Via Zoom [...]