The University of Lethbridge Faculty Association (ULFA) is seeking to hire a full-time, continuing position for an Administrative Officer. The successful applicant will have administrative and support duties related to ULFA activities including its committees, initiatives and all labour relations matters arising from grievance and collective bargaining.
In this update I will point you towards a number of events happening this month and next that have to do with governance issues and let you know of some discussions and activities we have had or are planning.
I’m both excited to be back with the beginning of the new academic year and determined to play my part in helping strengthen the U of L as an intellectual community and workplace.
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.
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.
The University of Lethbridge Faculty Association (ULFA) and the Board of Governors of the University of Lethbridge have both ratified a collective agreement for the period 2020-2024.
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
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 »
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