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Initial Call for Nominees 2025-2026

This is the initial call for nominations for ULFA Committees 2025-2026

NOMINATIONS ARE BEING SOUGHT IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES FOR THE UPCOMING ACADEMIC YEAR 

For further information one these positions, please see the ULFA Bylaws.  

Executive

One (1) President (2025-2026)

The President is the main advocate for the interests of ULFA Members, both to the Board of Governors and to the wider community, and also chairs the Executive Committee, which directs the affairs of the Association. The President is an ex-officio member of all the Standing Committees and on-call to deal with Member concerns as they arise. This is a serious time commitment but the President receives heavy course relief and the position brings rewards of its own, especially when the interests and concerns of Members are fully met.

One (1) VP/President Nominee (2025-2026) 
One (1) Secretary/Treasurer (2025-2027)
One (1) Chair, Bargaining Resource Committee (2025-2027)
One (1) Chair, Job Action Committee (2025-2027)
One (1) Chair, Grievance Committee (2025-2027)
One (1) Chief Shop Steward Committee (2025-2027)

Bargaining Resource Committee

Minimally: 

One (1) Professional Faculties Representative (2025-2027) 
One (1) Professional Librarian (2025-2027)

The time commitment for this committee involves weekly meetings as well as some preparatory time for those involved with research activities or presentations for bargaining town halls.

Grievance Committee

Minimally: 

Two (2) Arts & Science Representative (2024-2026) 
One (1) Professional Faculties (2025-2027)
One (1) Instructor/Academic Assistants (2025-2027)

The ULFA Grievance Committee is responsible for addressing member concerns related to our ongoing relationship with the university as governed by the collective agreement. When a grievance is filed by a member the committee is responsible for providing guidance to ULFA Executive to address the complaint. This is a very rewarding committee in terms of assisting your colleagues. The committee meets for two hours every two weeks and there is some limited reviewing of documents in preparation for committee meetings.

Gender, Equity and Diversity Committee

Maximally:

Four (4) Members-at-Large 

Shop Stewards Committee

Minimally: 

One (1) Health Sciences (2025-2027)
One (1) Education (2025-2027)
One (1) Fine Arts (2025-2027)
One (1) Library (2025-2027)
One (1) General Member (2025-2027)
One (1) Calgary Campus (2025-2027)

The Shop Stewards are responsible for facilitating communication between their respective academic units and the ULFA Executive. This includes sharing updates from the Executive with the membership, passing along critical feedback to the Executive, and being a trusted and informed union representative to whom Members can reach out when an issue occurs. Responsibilities include attending monthly meetings (potentially more regularly during negotiations), engaging in one-on-one discussions with colleagues as needed, and working with other ULFA committees to support our union’s goals. This role provides an excellent opportunity to become more informed about institutional ongoings, to connect with colleagues from across campus, and to provide meaningful support for colleagues in one’s academic unit.

For further information, please see the ULFA Bylaws.  

Job Action Committee

One (1) A&S – Humanities and Social Sciences (2025-2027)
One (1) Library (2025-2027)
One (1) Education (2025-2027)

The committee will meet for 90-minute planning sessions once per month, and its various subcommittee Chairs would be pleased to welcome you to the team. 

If assisting in the running of an effective job action, information pickets, rallies, and/or other ULFA-related events sounds appealing, and you imagine you’d enjoy working for the advancement of labour solidarity, please consider signing up for duty with JAC.

Study Leave Relocation Committee

Two (2) Representatives (2025-2027) 

Faculty (STP) Appeals Committee (2025-2027)

Two (2) Representatives

Health & Safety Advisory Committee (2025-2027)

One (1) Representative
One (1) Alternate

Nominating Committee

One (1) Faculty of Health Sciences (2025-2027) 

CAUT

One (1) CAUT Defence Fund Director
(see here)

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If you are interested in running for any of the available positions, you are highly encouraged to complete the form to stand for this position by March 10th, 2025.

To validate any nomination, nominators (self or sponsored) must fill out and sign an online nomination form. 
This nomination form includes a 200-400 word statement of interest, experience and qualification that will be included on the ballot. 

For information regarding release time for ULFA Executive Committee Members, view the ULFA COURSE RELEASE POLICY. 

Nominations are due by March 10th, 2025. 

The ULFA AGM is tentatively set for Monday, April 7th, 2025. Save the Date! 

Elections will follow the AGM via e-ballot over one week.  

Please note the recent ULFA Bylaw changes regarding nominations, including the requirement that nominees provide their signature and a 200-400 word statement of interest: 

8.1.3.b To validate any nomination, nominators (self or sponsoring) will fill out and sign the online nomination form, where the nominee’s signature will serve as confirmation of willingness to stand for the position; and 

8.1.3.c Nominees must also provide on this form a 200-400 word statement of interest, experience and qualification that will be included on the ballot.

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