Please join us in celebrating International Women’s Day. Observed on March 8th of each year, this year’s United Nation’s theme is “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls” and the International Women’s Day theme is “Give to Gain” focusing on reciprocal action to make gains on gender equity. Celebrated for the first time in […]
ULFA Statement for International Women’s Day 2026 Read More »
Last week on February 25 and 27, JAC held two You Don’t Know JAC: Mediation & Next Steps Town Halls to inform members about the role JAC plays, how the mediation process unfolds, and answer their questions. Members were encouraged to take part in several ways: To be an observer at one of the mediation
Dear Colleagues, We would like to remind you that Indigenous Awareness Week is March 2-6th this year. The University has a large number of exciting events planned, and the list can be found here: IAW Events This year takes on particular importance in the aftermath of the uninvited disruption on our campus earlier in February,
It is with collective grief and mourning that we reflect upon the tragedy that occurred in Tumbler Ridge, BC, earlier this week. The heartache of the family, friends, and all members of that small community at this time is unimaginable. The fact that this act was largely perpetrated in a place of learning also brings
Dear Members, We were deeply disturbed by the presence of two individuals on campus last week intent on spreading disinformation based on prejudice and hate. We were also encouraged by the overwhelming turnout of students, faculty and staff to protest their presence and disrupt their intentions. At the same time, it is also important to
GEDC Statement on Disinformation and Freedom of Expression Read More »
The Board and ULFA negotiating teams held their thirty-sixth bargaining session toward a new Academic Staff Collective Agreement (ASCA) on the afternoon of January 26, 2026. One ULFA member attended as an observer. The Board team was represented with one member absent and another member joining virtually. The Board team presented a revision to Article 11.03.3.a.iii, a revised MOU
ULFA Update on Collective Bargaining January 26, 2026 Read More »
On December 11, 2025, the Board and ULFA negotiating teams held their thirty-fourth bargaining session toward a new Academic Staff Collective Agreement (ASCA). At different times during this half-day session, three ULFA members attended as observers. The parties discussed a proposal package presented by the Board team in response to the proposal package presented by
ULFA Update on Collective Bargaining December 11, 2025 Read More »
Dear Colleagues, It is with disappointment that I respond to the Board Negotiating Team’s decision to file for formal mediation with the Alberta Labour Relations Board. We did not ask for this. And we know you want a fair agreement sooner rather than later. I am going to explain below why this is an escalation, why
Regarding the Board’s Negotiating Team Filing for Formal Mediation Read More »
December 6th marks the 36th Anniversary of the murder 14 women at the Polytechnique Montréal. Canada has marked this date as a day of remembrance and action on violence against women. While there have been numerous campaigns to address gender-based violence, the incidence of gender-based violence remains unchecked and has worsened since the CoVid-19 pandemic.
ULFA Statement for the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women Read More »
The posts on this site are intended to provide general information to the membership of ULFA about labour matters. The information they contain is provided without prejudice or guarantee and is intended for a general, non-specialist audience. While every effort has been made to ensure that the information these posts contain is accurate, posts on this site do not represent an official legal or negotiating position of the Association. In the event of a disagreement between a post on this site and an official notice or document, the official document is correct.
