Call For Nominees
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.
Proposed Settlement
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
Student Solidarity Rally @ Lethbridge City Hall
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
Survey Results: Impacts of the lockout on research activities
About a week ago, we sent a survey to ULFA members that focused on the impact of the Board of Governors’ lockout on research activities. We received responses from 135 members and we are planning a series of blog posts and infographics unpacking the key messages discussed below. Before the lockout, 33% of respondents were
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Statement on International Women’s Day
On this International Women’s Day, ULFA would like to recognize the considerable work done by the women who work at our University. As our colleagues at SNAC+ (the Support Network for Academics and Students of Colour + Allies) recently made clear, labour issues are equity issues. Like other forms of labour, academic labour is gendered
ULFA Cold Weather Picketing
ULFA Members are not required to be on the picket lines today (Tuesday, February 22nd) due to the extremely cold weather. A groups of Members will be voluntarily picketing the south entrance of the Main Campus from 12pm-1pm today for those who wish to join them. Please note ULFA’s Cold Weather Picketing Guidelines. If you
Winter Picketing Guidelines
It is no secret that we are still in the midst of another erratic winter in Southern Alberta where weather conditions can change on a dime from extremely mild to terribly cold in the matter of a few hours. Therefore to ensure that everyone on the picket line is well-prepared for the colder days, our
FAQs for Students about ULFA and Job Action
What is the university? This might seem like a silly question, but it is not. The university is the sum of its students, faculty, and staff. When functioning properly it is a “community of scholars.” Don’t be fooled by the administration’s implication that they are “the university” as they often relay in their correspondence with
