On October 2nd, the Executive Committee met, at his request, with the leader of the Official Opposition, Naheed Nenshi in the ULFA Office. It was a wide-ranging, very informative discussion with Mr. Nenshi asking to learn more about the University of Lethbridge, the community here, and the effect of recent changes in the admission of …
ULFA Executive Meetings with NDP Opposition Leader and PSE Shadow Critic Read More »
It is the time of year when many areas are working on their draft timetables for the 2025/2026 academic year. ULFA writes to remind all Members of their ability to request formal accommodations for their class schedules. Formal accommodations are not the same as preferences. All Members may be asked about their teaching “preferences,” i.e. …
On July 3, 2024, ULFA sent the Board a full proposal for an Essential Services Agreement (ESA). July 31, 2024 ULFA sent the Board a note suggesting that we begin negotiating an ESA. After a very lengthy interval of inaction, they have now agreed to meet November 4, 2024. An ESA must be in place …
On September 19 and 20, ULFA hosted its second and third Bargaining Town Halls in this round of Collective Agreement bargaining. The Chief Spokesperson of ULFA’s Negotiating Team presented an overview of the process so far. The presentation reviewed the articles opened by both parties, identified the articles that have been exchanged to date, and …
Report on Bargaining Town Halls of September 19 and 20, 2024 Read More »
Monday September 23 marks the start of Reconciliation Week, leading up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and Orange Shirt Day, on September 30th. 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 …
ULFA statement on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day Read More »
On September 9 and 10, 2024, the Board and ULFA negotiating teams held their eighth and ninth bargaining sessions toward a new Academic Staff Collective Agreement (ASCA). For the September 9 session, one ULFA member joined as an observer, and the ULFA Labour Relations Officer attended as a resource person. Teaching obligations required two ULFA …
ULFA Update on Collective Bargaining September 9 & 10, 2024 Read More »
The negotiating teams for the Board and ULFA met on August 27 and the afternoon of August 28 for two bargaining sessions toward a new Academic Staff Collective Agreement (ASCA). One ULFA Member attended as an observer on August 28. These meetings represent the sixth and seventh joint meetings for this round of negotiations. Since …
ULFA Update on Collective Bargaining August 27 & 28 Read More »
The ULFA Office will be closed from August 3rd through August 18th. Any labour relations emails will be handled soon after. If there is a time sensitive issue requiring immediate attention, you may contact Chris Burton, president@ulfa.ca or the appropriate ULFA Executive Committee member.
The negotiating teams for the Board and ULFA met on July 24 and 25 for two full-day bargaining sessions toward a new Academic Staff Collective Agreement (ASCA). Four ULFA members attended some or all of the sessions as observers. These meetings represent the fourth and fifth joint meetings for this round of negotiations. Bargaining began …
ULFA Update on Collective Bargaining July 24 & 25/2024 Read More »
On June 25, ULFA hosted its first Bargaining Town Hall in this round of Collective Agreement bargaining. The Chief Spokesperson of ULFA’s Negotiating Team presented an overview of the process so far. The calendars below show notice to bargain marked with a blue diamond, exchange of article lists with triangles (blue for ULFA and yellow …
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