Bargaining News! February 7th, 2025
CUASA and the Employer were back at the bargaining table on February 5th. The teams exchanged counter proposals and discussed, among other things, tenure and promotion for Teaching Stream Faculty, Indigenization, Student Experience Questionnaires (SEQ), leaves, accommodations, grievance, and investigations. We are making progress on some of these issues, while others will require more work at the table.
The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development has informed CUASA and the Employer that they have assigned us a conciliator! We are currently waiting for the conciliator’s proposed dates – expect updates soon. For more information about when and why we began the conciliation process please see the Negotiating Team’s January 30th bargaining update.
Bargaining Priorities Survey
Consultation with CUASA’s membership is a crucial component of the work of the Negotiating Team. As we enter a new stage of bargaining the Negotiating Team needs to be able to clearly articulate the current priorities and positions of the membership on key bargaining issues to both the Employer and conciliator. To that end we are asking the membership to please fill out a short survey.
The Bargaining Priorities Survey is confidential and open to all CUASA members. Check your email for the link.
The survey will close at 5pm on February 14th.
Information and Resources
- You can expect to hear from your Council Representative with more information about bargaining in the coming days.
- Three Virtual Information Sessions for members are being held by the Negotiation Team. Registration is required to attend. There will be a short presentation and time for questions. Check your email for registration links.
Tuesday, February 11th – 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Wednesday, February 12th – 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Monday, February 24th – Noon to 1:30 pm
- Questions? Visit the new FAQ page.
- And, as always, write to us with any comments or concerns at c[email protected].
We return to the bargaining table February 25th and 26th.
The 2021-24 Collective Agreement remains in force until a new agreement is ratified by both parties, or until a lockout or strike. CUASA will continue to regularly inform its members on collective bargaining.
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