The University of Lethbridge Faculty Association (ULFA) stands in solidarity with the 55,000 members of CUPE’s Ontario School Boards Council of Unions (OSBCU) who are now on strike in pursuit of a sorely needed wage increase.
Statement of Support for Ontario Province Wide CUPE strike Read More »
Come join Public Interest Alberta’s discussion on a Better Way Alberta. Student leaders, faculty & support staff representatives and experts from the Parkland Institute will be participating in a round table discussion about what a well-funded and accessible Post-Secondary Education system could look like.
Tuesday, October 25th at Noon in the ULSU Ballroom B
September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and is also Orange Shirt Day. This day is both important and difficult, as a time for remembering Indigenous children and families harmed by Canada’s residential school system, for recognizing the continued effects of settler colonialism and intergenerational trauma, and for reacting by taking meaningful action.
ULFA statement on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day Read More »
ULFA is giving an enthusiastic kudos to Joy Morris for her outstanding efforts towards the successful reorganization of the Academic Staff Collective Agreement. This work immediately followed a grueling 629 days of collective bargaining, of which Joy was an instrumental member on the ULFA Negotiating Team.
The University of Lethbridge Faculty Association (ULFA) is seeking to hire a full-time, continuing position for an Administrative Officer. The successful applicant will have administrative and support duties related to ULFA activities including its committees, initiatives and all labour relations matters arising from grievance and collective bargaining.
In this update I will point you towards a number of events happening this month and next that have to do with governance issues and let you know of some discussions and activities we have had or are planning.
ULFA Vice President, Chris Burton, and UL Calgary faculty member, Robbin Derry, traveled out to Université Sainte-Anne at Church Point, N.S. last week as “flying pickets”, supported by the CAUT Defence Fund. The Fund sponsors members from universities across Canada to visit striking faculties to strengthen and encourage local members in their efforts, recognizing the vital important of standing together as union members.
In view of the upcoming AGM, the Nominations Committee has begun to solicit nominations from the Membership for a number of vacant positions. Members are invited to either self-nominate or be nominated by another Member.
The University of Lethbridge Faculty Association (ULFA) and the Board of Governors of the University of Lethbridge completed a round of enhanced mediation Friday March 18. This resulted in a proposed settlement that is currently being voted on by ULFA members. The ULFA ratification vote closes at 6pm Monday March 21. The documents that make
All ULFA Faculty are encouraged to show their support for our students at the Student Solidarity Rally at 1 pm at City Hall. Details for the event can be found in their event flyer below. If you are able to make it, this is a great way to show your support for our students! In
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