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 […]
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
Survey Results: Impacts of the lockout on research activities Read More »
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
It has been 19 days since the Board of Governors’ negotiating team has been at the bargaining table. During this time ULFA has issued several unconditional invitations to begin negotiations, all of which have been refused.
In recent statements to the press and on their blog, however, the Board claims otherwise.
This is the real story. With references.
Gaslighting 101: What it really means to meet at the table Read More »
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
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
Dear Members, You may have seen on Social Media or the Administration’s bargaining blog today that the Board has filed an Unfair Labour Practice complaint against ULFA. This is in keeping with the “hardball” tactics we have seen from the Board side throughout these negotiations and, as we emphasised in town halls this week, is
Dear Colleagues, As promised, I am attaching two model texts that you can use for out-of-office replies or to let partners know about your alternate email address and the reason why they need to begin using it immediately. During the Question and Answer sessions we held yesterday, I received several questions about whether forwarding your
Dear Members, This is to advise you of an upcoming strike vote open to ULFA Members from February 2nd, 2022 to February 3rd, 2022. Polls will open February 2nd, 2022 at 9am via an anonymous, unique ballot sent to your uleth email via ULFA’s Survey Monkey account. Polls will close at 9pm on February 3rd.
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