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 ULFA Members, We are writing to update you on a significant development in our ongoing collective bargaining with the University of Lethbridge, the Board’s decision to file for mediation, and efforts to find mediation dates. At its core, this is about timing, leverage, and fairness. Why ULFA Requested a Change in Mediator In ULFA
It has been over a month since the Board and ULFA negotiation teams last met to work toward a new Academic Staff Collective Agreement. At the most recent bargaining session on December 19, 2025, the ULFA team presented a full response to all items opened in this round that have not yet been agreed upon.
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The lead negotiator for the Board’s negotiating team has filed a request with the Alberta Labour Relations Board (ALRB) for formal mediation. This request was dated Nov. 27, 2025. The ULFA team was informed of this request at 10:30 on Nov. 27, 2025, approximately 3.5 hours before the campus community was informed by email. The
The ULFA Executive has joined unions from across Alberta in signing the Common Front Alberta Solidarity Pact. This pact commits ULFA to supporting unions against any attacks by the government preventing the right to strike. We are committed to standing in solidarity with organized labour, and know the value of this support from our own
On July 3, 2024, ULFA sent the Board a full proposal for an Essential Services Agreement (ESA). On July 31, 2024, ULFA sent the Board a note suggesting that we begin negotiating an ESA. We have now agreed to meet November 4, 2024. An ESA must be in place and approved by the Alberta Labour
On April 30th, 2024, ULFA issued notice to the Board to commence negotiations for an Essential Services Agreement (ESA). The ULFA ESA negotiating team includes Robert Williams (Health Sciences), Tony Montina (A&S), and is headed up by Rob Sutherland (A&S). On May 6th, 2024, the Board responded and indicated their negotiating team would be the
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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.
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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