Results of the Survey on Mental Health in Our Colleges
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 [...]
2021 Update on Education in Ontario Colleges
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 [...]
Faculty Bargaining Town Hall: September 27, 7:00 PM
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 [...]
General Members Meeting for Bargaining Updates & Planning: Wed, Sept 29, 7pm
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 2nd, 2021 7:00 – 9:00 PM via Zoom
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 [...]
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE UNSAFE WORK: Social Distancing, Vaccinations & a Return to Campus
St. Lawrence College has said repeatedly throughout the spring and summer that a return to campus to the degree it has been planning for will not be possible if physical distancing requirements remain in place. October 1, 2020 Ontario introduces the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020. Regulation 364/20 includes [...]
SLC Faculty Local 417 Informal Drop-In Meeting Wednesday, August 25th, 2021 7:00 – 9:00 PM via Zoom
SLC Faculty Local 417 Informal Drop-In Meeting Wednesday, August 25, 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 an update from Local President Grant Currie and a financial update from Treasurer Karen Weisbaum. President’s Report Drop-in Meeting [...]
St. Lawrence College Mandates Vaccination for On-campus Activity
Today many staff and faculty heaved a sigh of relief as St. Lawrence College announced (via email) that all students, faculty, employees, and visitors attending our campuses or workspaces must be fully vaccinated (barring legitimate exemption). No doubt many students and families share in our relief. As other colleges and universities began announcing [...]