AUFA Blog Archive
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November 2024
- Nov 15, 2024 Honouring CAFA Award Recipient Dr. Janelle Baker Nov 15, 2024
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September 2024
- Sep 16, 2024 AU and AUFA file Unfair Labour Practice (ULP) Complaints Sep 16, 2024
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August 2024
- Aug 22, 2024 AUFA discontinues bargaining after employer refuses to table monetary offer Aug 22, 2024
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July 2024
- Jul 31, 2024 July 2024 Bargaining Team Update Jul 31, 2024
- Jul 18, 2024 Statement on AUFA communications Jul 18, 2024
- Jul 3, 2024 Bargaining Update: Impasse in negotiations during exchange of proposals. Your feedback is needed! Jul 3, 2024
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May 2024
- May 31, 2024 Spring General Election and Resolution Results 2024 May 31, 2024
- May 31, 2024 Update on Bargaining May 31, 2024
- May 16, 2024 CAFA campaign opposes Bill 18 interference in research grants May 16, 2024
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March 2024
- Mar 26, 2024 AUFA Member Survey: Climate Mar 26, 2024
- Mar 20, 2024 AUFA Member Emergency Fund Mar 20, 2024
- Mar 15, 2024 Benefit Premiums and AUFA Executive Updates Mar 15, 2024
- Mar 1, 2024 AUFA statement on Alberta's proposed anti-trans legislation Mar 1, 2024
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February 2024
- Feb 26, 2024 Know your contract: Discipline Feb 26, 2024
- Feb 21, 2024 Know your contract: How maternity and parental leave works Feb 21, 2024
- Feb 14, 2024 Bargaining Preparations Update: February 2024 Feb 14, 2024
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January 2024
- Jan 19, 2024 AUFA members approve two statements Jan 19, 2024
- Jan 11, 2024 AUFA Member Survey: Salaries, Benefits, and Workload Top of Mind Jan 11, 2024
- Jan 9, 2024 Bargaining Consultation: Essential Services Agreement Jan 9, 2024
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December 2023
- Dec 15, 2023 AUFA supports fair wages for grad students Dec 15, 2023
- Dec 13, 2023 Pensions Dec 13, 2023
- Dec 8, 2023 AUFA begins bargaining preparations Dec 8, 2023
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November 2023
- Nov 9, 2023 COLA increase effective December 1 Nov 9, 2023
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May 2023
- May 4, 2023 Workload Increases in the Faculty of Business May 4, 2023
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April 2023
- Apr 28, 2023 AU Election Communication Apr 28, 2023
- Apr 13, 2023 Recent elimination of AUFA positions: What you need to know Apr 13, 2023
- Apr 5, 2023 In Memoriam: Sarah Mann (1985-2023) Apr 5, 2023
- Apr 3, 2023 Dear Members of the Reappointment Committee for the Provost: Apr 3, 2023
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February 2023
- Feb 21, 2023 AUFA member’s open letter to AU Research Office about Elsevier’s PURE Feb 21, 2023
- Feb 3, 2023 AUFA Condemns Employer Disruption and Mismanagement; Calls for Concrete Action Feb 3, 2023
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January 2023
- Jan 31, 2023 AUFA in Solidarity with MUNFA and CBUFA Job Action Jan 31, 2023
- Jan 23, 2023 Starting Social Groups to Combat Isolation Jan 23, 2023
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December 2022
- Dec 15, 2022 AUFA Solidarity Statement Dec 15, 2022
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September 2022
- Sep 13, 2022 Petition: Require COVID-19 preventative measures at FHSS Symposium Sep 13, 2022
- Sep 7, 2022 Spring survey results: Continued distrust in AU executive and strong strike threat Sep 7, 2022
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August 2022
- Aug 25, 2022 Open letter: Grounding AU in Athabasca Aug 25, 2022
- Aug 15, 2022 AU in Athabasca: Clarifying and reframing the issues Aug 15, 2022
- Aug 9, 2022 AUFA will fight any attempts at forced relocations Aug 9, 2022
- Aug 3, 2022 University should consult on response to Ministry on jobs in Athabasca Aug 3, 2022
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July 2022
- Jul 29, 2022 AUFA Executive Determines All Expenditures Are Core Under Bill 32 Jul 29, 2022
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May 2022
- May 26, 2022 AU’s COVID protocols may not comply with OHS Act May 26, 2022
- May 16, 2022 Upcoming AUFA Elections May 16, 2022
- May 12, 2022 AU installs surveillance software without forewarning or data governance May 12, 2022
- May 6, 2022 AU refuses to accommodate parental leave May 6, 2022
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April 2022
- Apr 29, 2022 AUFA and jobs in Athabasca Apr 29, 2022
- Apr 13, 2022 AUFA votes with 83% majority to ratify new collective agreement Apr 13, 2022
- Apr 8, 2022 Bargaining Update: Tentative Agreement Reached Apr 8, 2022
- Apr 7, 2022 AU’s promised research lockout is an illegal attack upon students (see update) Apr 7, 2022
- Apr 7, 2022 More Details on Digital Picketing Apr 7, 2022
- Apr 6, 2022 More Details on In-Person Picketing Apr 6, 2022
- Apr 5, 2022 AUFA Strike Overview Apr 5, 2022
- Apr 1, 2022 AUFA strike vote to proceed on Monday Apr 1, 2022
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March 2022
- Mar 31, 2022 Open letter to Dr. Peter Scott and AU’s Executive Team Mar 31, 2022
- Mar 30, 2022 AUFA members vote to reject mediator's proposal Mar 30, 2022
- Mar 28, 2022 RSL for Professionals: Testimonials Mar 28, 2022
- Mar 24, 2022 Bargaining Update: Mediator Issues Report Mar 24, 2022
- Mar 24, 2022 Premier announces Athabasca University jobs in Athabasca program Mar 24, 2022
- Mar 22, 2022 AUFA applies for strike vote Mar 22, 2022
- Mar 22, 2022 Analysis of University of Lethbridge Settlement Mar 22, 2022
- Mar 15, 2022 Putting Research and Study Leave into Context Mar 15, 2022
- Mar 14, 2022 Athabasca Picket-Sign Making on Wednesday Mar 14, 2022
- Mar 12, 2022 AUFA Statement on Academic Freedom for CUPE 3911 Mar 12, 2022
- Mar 9, 2022 Analysis of University of Alberta Settlement Mar 9, 2022
- Mar 9, 2022 Bargaining Update: Mediation Fails After Employer Makes Mockery of Process Mar 9, 2022
- Mar 4, 2022 Picket Sign Making Starts in Edmonton Mar 4, 2022
- Mar 3, 2022 Bargaining Update: AUFA Presents Counter-Proposals Mar 3, 2022
- Mar 2, 2022 Analysis of Mount Royal University Settlement Mar 2, 2022
- Mar 1, 2022 Bargaining Update: Small Moves But Huge Gulf Remains Mar 1, 2022
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February 2022
- Feb 28, 2022 Strike preparation update Feb 28, 2022
- Feb 24, 2022 Possible employer responses to a strike Feb 24, 2022
- Feb 22, 2022 AUFA begins collecting banking info for strike pay Feb 22, 2022
- Feb 18, 2022 Bargaining Update: AUFA Applies for Formal Mediation Feb 18, 2022
- Feb 17, 2022 Apology and acknowledgement Feb 17, 2022
- Feb 7, 2022 Update: Status of AUFA bargaining Feb 7, 2022
- Feb 3, 2022 AUFA members reject rollbacks to research and study leave Feb 3, 2022
- Feb 2, 2022 Bargaining Update: Once more, little progress Feb 2, 2022
- Feb 1, 2022 Strike Planning Update: A Funny Valentine Feb 1, 2022
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January 2022
- Jan 31, 2022 AU wants to grind AUFA members’ research and study leaves Jan 31, 2022
- Jan 28, 2022 AU Files Baffling Unfair Labour Practice Against AUFA Jan 28, 2022
- Jan 28, 2022 AUFA, AUPE, and CUPE sign solidarity pledge Jan 28, 2022
- Jan 25, 2022 Concordia strike ends in faculty victory Jan 25, 2022
- Jan 25, 2022 Bargaining Update: AU finally tables opening offer Jan 25, 2022
- Jan 17, 2022 Strike Planning Update: Committees start to spin up Jan 17, 2022
- Jan 14, 2022 AUFA Equity Audit Is Underway Jan 14, 2022
- Jan 10, 2022 Faculty strike at Concordia enters second week Jan 10, 2022
- Jan 7, 2022 Results of Strike and Strike Pay Consultation Jan 7, 2022
- Jan 4, 2022 Strike Support Rising—Member Survey Jan 4, 2022
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December 2021
- Dec 23, 2021 AU's near-virtual process violates bargaining freeze period, labour law Dec 23, 2021
- Dec 21, 2021 Members win back market supplements Dec 21, 2021
- Dec 15, 2021 Picketing and the Virtual Strike Dec 15, 2021
- Dec 13, 2021 Board Report, December 10, 2021 Dec 13, 2021
- Dec 9, 2021 Bargaining Update Dec 9, 2021
- Dec 7, 2021 University of Manitoba Faculty Association ratifies deal, Concordia University of Edmonton passes strike vote Dec 7, 2021
- Dec 6, 2021 Holiday memes campaign Dec 6, 2021
- Dec 3, 2021 Striking and Strike Pay Consultation Dec 3, 2021
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November 2021
- Nov 29, 2021 Solidarity picket and shifting offers at U of A Nov 29, 2021
- Nov 26, 2021 New Member Preliminary Survey Results Nov 26, 2021
- Nov 17, 2021 AU Walks out on Mediation over IT Optimization Nov 17, 2021
- Nov 15, 2021 AUFA stands in solidarity with the University of Manitoba Faculty Association Nov 15, 2021
- Nov 12, 2021 Strike prep: 500 days without a contract Nov 12, 2021
- Nov 8, 2021 Autumn telephone survey starts next week Nov 8, 2021
- Nov 3, 2021 AUFA to investigate needs of new members Nov 3, 2021
- Nov 1, 2021 Bargaining Update Nov 1, 2021
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October 2021
- Oct 27, 2021 AU slashes nurses' pay during a pandemic Oct 27, 2021
- Oct 25, 2021 Member Input Wanted: Strike Tactics Oct 25, 2021
- Oct 21, 2021 AUPE successfully resists rollback mandate Oct 21, 2021
- Oct 18, 2021 Professional and Practical Strike or Lockout Preparation Oct 18, 2021
- Oct 12, 2021 Financially Preparing for a Strike or Lockout Oct 12, 2021
- Oct 5, 2021 Strike Primer Oct 5, 2021
- Oct 1, 2021 AUFA files for Essential Services Agreement Exemption Oct 1, 2021
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September 2021
- Sep 29, 2021 AUPE and AU begin bargaining Sep 29, 2021
- Sep 27, 2021 AUFA files bad-faith bargaining complaint Sep 27, 2021
- Sep 21, 2021 Promotion committee dissolution Sep 21, 2021
- Sep 20, 2021 Bargaining Update: AU refuses to present monetary offer because it fears an immediate strike Sep 20, 2021
- Sep 7, 2021 AUFA member messages about bargaining Sep 7, 2021
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August 2021
- Aug 31, 2021 Welcome back! Aug 31, 2021
- Aug 11, 2021 AUFA pickets in solidarity with nurses Aug 11, 2021
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July 2021
- Jul 6, 2021 Can AUFA members refuse work outside of their job descriptions? Jul 6, 2021
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June 2021
- Jun 24, 2021 Bargaining Update Jun 24, 2021
- Jun 22, 2021 Strong support for job action if necessary Jun 22, 2021
- Jun 18, 2021 AU de-designates deans; delays implementation Jun 18, 2021
- Jun 15, 2021 AUFA launches Equity Statement Jun 15, 2021
- Jun 10, 2021 Member meeting with Faculty of Science and Technology Jun 10, 2021
- Jun 7, 2021 Bargaining Update Jun 7, 2021
- Jun 1, 2021 Designation Update Jun 1, 2021
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May 2021
- May 28, 2021 The IT Optimization: Stronger through adversity May 28, 2021
- May 25, 2021 The IT Optimization: Move slow and break things May 25, 2021
- May 21, 2021 AUFA membership pass motions on Israel and Laurentian University at AGM May 21, 2021
- May 13, 2021 Bargaining Update May 13, 2021
- May 10, 2021 Spring survey: Rising AUFA support and falling executive trust May 10, 2021
- May 6, 2021 99.2% of AUFA members support pay equity review May 6, 2021
- May 3, 2021 Bargaining Analysis 4: AUFA’s pay equity proposal May 3, 2021
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April 2021
- Apr 29, 2021 86% of AUFA members support extending academic freedom; 98% reject rolling it back Apr 29, 2021
- Apr 26, 2021 Bargaining analysis #3: Academic and Professional Freedom Apr 26, 2021
- Apr 19, 2021 Bargaining Update: April 19, 2021 Apr 19, 2021
- Apr 16, 2021 Spring telephone survey starts next week Apr 16, 2021
- Apr 15, 2021 98% of AUFA members reject AU’s discipline proposals Apr 15, 2021
- Apr 12, 2021 Bargaining Analysis 2: AU’s discipline proposals Apr 12, 2021
- Apr 9, 2021 98% of AUFA members reject AU’s layoff proposals Apr 9, 2021
- Apr 8, 2021 AUFA endorses Susan Cake for President of the Alberta Federation of Labour Apr 8, 2021
- Apr 6, 2021 Bargaining Analysis 1: AU’s layoff proposals Apr 6, 2021
- Apr 1, 2021 Member meeting with the library Apr 1, 2021
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March 2021
- Mar 30, 2021 Bad faith and de-designation in IT reorganization Mar 30, 2021
- Mar 26, 2021 Initial Analysis of AU’s Opening Proposal Mar 26, 2021
- Mar 25, 2021 AUFA’s opening offer Mar 25, 2021
- Mar 22, 2021 Staff report ergo problems and frustrations Mar 22, 2021
- Mar 17, 2021 Bargaining primer: AU’s financial situation Mar 17, 2021
- Mar 9, 2021 AUFA responds to decanal de-designation proposal Mar 9, 2021
- Mar 3, 2021 Ongoing ergonomic issues – looking for feedback Mar 3, 2021
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February 2021
- Feb 18, 2021 University begins move to de-designate deans Feb 18, 2021
- Feb 9, 2021 Main Campus OHS update Feb 9, 2021
- Feb 4, 2021 Member meeting with University Relations, and looking ahead to bargaining Feb 4, 2021
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January 2021
- Jan 27, 2021 Please update your work stoppage contact info Jan 27, 2021
- Jan 20, 2021 Update: bargaining update and member engagement meetings Jan 20, 2021
- Jan 19, 2021 Guest post: Stop the PSE Cuts Jan 19, 2021
- Jan 12, 2021 Reflections on the resistance to de-designation Jan 12, 2021
- Jan 7, 2021 Ergonomics, accommodations, and injuries while working from home Jan 7, 2021
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December 2020
- Dec 11, 2020 A year later, AUFA is winning the designation battle Dec 11, 2020
- Dec 3, 2020 Update: Member engagement meetings and visiting student boycott Dec 3, 2020
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November 2020
- Nov 20, 2020 Membership survey reveals striking drop in trust for AU executive Nov 20, 2020
- Nov 6, 2020 Faculty associations hold solidarity rallies with healthcare workers around Alberta Nov 6, 2020
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October 2020
- Oct 30, 2020 AU Transfer Credit Boycott - Explained Oct 30, 2020
- Oct 28, 2020 Member Engagement: Academic Coordinators Oct 28, 2020
- Oct 26, 2020 Health care workers wildcat, AU rejects designation offer Oct 26, 2020
- Oct 19, 2020 Update: AUFA phone survey, designation, and bargaining Oct 19, 2020
- Oct 9, 2020 MRU joins de-designation boycott; AUFA proposes resolution Oct 9, 2020
- Oct 6, 2020 AUFA update: Designation, OHS and arbitration delay Oct 6, 2020
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September 2020
- Sep 23, 2020 AUFA Update for September 23, 2020 Sep 23, 2020
- Sep 18, 2020 Designation policy passes: Pickets and boycotts begin Sep 18, 2020
- Sep 11, 2020 Prior recording of AUFA presentation to Board of Governors Sep 11, 2020
- Sep 9, 2020 Board to discuss de-designation policy in secret Sep 9, 2020
- Sep 4, 2020 Further revisions on de-designation policy before Sept 11 BoG meeting Sep 4, 2020
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August 2020
- Aug 31, 2020 Alberta, Saskatchewan and Lethbridge sign on to visiting student boycott Aug 31, 2020
- Aug 24, 2020 AU continues union busting, forcing AUFA to escalate tactics Aug 24, 2020
- Aug 19, 2020 AUFA responds to revised de-designation policy Aug 19, 2020
- Aug 10, 2020 AUFA members join solidarity picket Aug 10, 2020
- Aug 4, 2020 AUFA wins another discipline case Aug 4, 2020
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July 2020
- Jul 29, 2020 New designation policy proposal same as the old proposal Jul 29, 2020
- Jul 27, 2020 Potential strike at Alberta Safeway: How you can help Jul 27, 2020
- Jul 23, 2020 Athabasca-location OHS update Jul 23, 2020
- Jul 20, 2020 Trust in exec still low despite slight increase in staff engagement Jul 20, 2020
- Jul 6, 2020 Power and Restraint Jul 6, 2020
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June 2020
- Jun 29, 2020 De-designation, Reputational Harm, and Recruitment Jun 29, 2020
- Jun 17, 2020 AUFA's response to AU's Equity Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) survey Jun 17, 2020
- Jun 15, 2020 Designation update and action request Jun 15, 2020
- Jun 12, 2020 AUFA recommendations on AU relaunch Jun 12, 2020
- Jun 8, 2020 Please update your work stoppage contact info Jun 8, 2020
- Jun 1, 2020 Working with COVID-19 at AU Jun 1, 2020
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May 2020
- May 27, 2020 Please participate in AU’s Employee Engagement Survey May 27, 2020
- May 15, 2020 Designation is about power; consultation continues May 15, 2020
- May 11, 2020 A primer on strikes and lockouts May 11, 2020
- May 8, 2020 Workload, costs, and equipment identified as home working issues May 8, 2020
- May 4, 2020 AUFA Serves Notice to Bargain May 4, 2020
- May 1, 2020 Membership survey finds distrust and opposition to de-designation May 1, 2020
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April 2020
- Apr 20, 2020 AUFA – Bargaining Proposal 2020 Apr 20, 2020
- Apr 15, 2020 Working from home survey starts this week Apr 15, 2020
- Apr 8, 2020 Bargaining set to begin this spring Apr 8, 2020
- Apr 6, 2020 Working from home: What are your needs? Apr 6, 2020
- Apr 1, 2020 AU facing substantial cuts, potential layoffs Apr 1, 2020
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March 2020
- Mar 25, 2020 Know your contract: AUFA health benefits Mar 25, 2020
- Mar 20, 2020 Improvements in OHS on Main Campus Mar 20, 2020
- Mar 12, 2020 AUFA advocates working from home during pandemic Mar 12, 2020
- Mar 11, 2020 No movement on de-designation by AU; AUFA begins escalation Mar 11, 2020
- Mar 3, 2020 Bargaining disclosure reveals limited plans Mar 3, 2020
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February 2020
- Feb 27, 2020 No progress on de-designation Feb 27, 2020
- Feb 20, 2020 Why emphasize "we choose AUFA"? Feb 20, 2020
- Feb 14, 2020 Update on designation and location issues Feb 14, 2020
- Feb 12, 2020 AUFA bargaining strategy session held Feb 12, 2020
- Feb 7, 2020 Testimonial from AUFA Member Yasamine Coulter Feb 7, 2020
- Feb 5, 2020 New AU Course: Union-busting 101 Feb 5, 2020
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January 2020
- Jan 31, 2020 We choose AUFA: January 31 Member Actions Jan 31, 2020
- Jan 23, 2020 Letter from AUFA President regarding post-secondary funding model Jan 23, 2020
- Jan 22, 2020 We Choose AUFA Jan 22, 2020
- Jan 20, 2020 Air-quality testing, cold weather travel, and OHS committee changes Jan 20, 2020
- Jan 15, 2020 Membership Engagement Survey Results Jan 15, 2020
- Jan 13, 2020 Implications of possible de-designation for AUFA members Jan 13, 2020
- Jan 10, 2020 December OHS Inspections Jan 10, 2020
- Jan 6, 2020 A Primer on Designation and AU's Proposal to Bust AUFA Jan 6, 2020
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December 2019
- Dec 20, 2019 Difficult sick-leave refusal matter resolved Dec 20, 2019
- Dec 16, 2019 AU proposes dismembering AUFA Dec 16, 2019
- Dec 5, 2019 Main campus OHS inspection continues Dec 5, 2019
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November 2019
- Nov 27, 2019 Letter to Premier Kenney Regarding Dr. Melanee Thomas Nov 27, 2019
- Nov 18, 2019 Bill 21 turns free and open PSE collective bargaining into a fettered and secret process Nov 18, 2019
- Nov 12, 2019 Membership Engagement Survey to Start This Month Nov 12, 2019
- Nov 5, 2019 A Recovery & Self-Defense Budget? Nov 5, 2019
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October 2019
- Oct 31, 2019 Message from AUFA President Regarding the Alberta Budget Oct 31, 2019
- Oct 28, 2019 OHS Committee Conducts Inspection of ARC Building Oct 28, 2019
- Oct 21, 2019 Membership Engagement Committee Established Oct 21, 2019
- Oct 15, 2019 OHS Committee Members and Training Oct 15, 2019
- Oct 9, 2019 CAUT Holds Two-Day Bargaining Training Oct 9, 2019
- Oct 1, 2019 Post-Secondary Salary Trends in Athabasca Oct 1, 2019
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September 2019
- Sep 18, 2019 Letter to Minister of Advanced Education Sep 18, 2019
- Sep 17, 2019 AU in Good Financial Shape Sep 17, 2019
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August 2019
- Aug 19, 2019 Discipline and Dry-snitching at AU Aug 19, 2019
- Aug 6, 2019 A Deal's a Deal.... Except at AU Aug 6, 2019
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July 2019
- Jul 24, 2019 AUPE wage re-opener foreshadows next round of AUFA bargaining Jul 24, 2019
- Jul 2, 2019 Memorandum of Settlement Between AUFA and AU Board of Governors Jul 2, 2019
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June 2019
- Jun 19, 2019 AUFA Reaches Agreement with Athabasca University Jun 19, 2019
- Jun 18, 2019 What Bill 9 Means for AUFA Members Jun 18, 2019
- Jun 4, 2019 AUFA Grieves Sick Leave Denial Jun 4, 2019
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May 2019
- May 28, 2019 What will my boss say about a strike? May 28, 2019
- May 20, 2019 AUFA wins permanent jobs and damages for term academics May 20, 2019
- May 13, 2019 Conference Talking Points on AUFA Bargaining May 13, 2019
- May 7, 2019 Update: AUFA Bargaining and Strike Preparation May 7, 2019
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April 2019
- Apr 1, 2019 Information Picket Held in Edmonton Apr 1, 2019
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March 2019
- Mar 21, 2019 Clarification on AU's Election Communication Mar 21, 2019
- Mar 19, 2019 AUFA Executive Statement on New Zealand Terror Attack Mar 19, 2019
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February 2019
- Feb 26, 2019 Is Athabasca University Prepared for a Work Stoppage? Feb 26, 2019
- Feb 7, 2019 Bargaining Chair Response to President Fassina’s Message to the AU Community Feb 7, 2019
- Feb 4, 2019 Proposal Vote Update Feb 4, 2019
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January 2019
- Jan 31, 2019 Why is the Employer Acting This Way? Jan 31, 2019
- Jan 23, 2019 Bargaining Reaches Impasse - What Next? Jan 23, 2019
- Jan 17, 2019 AUFA President's Statement on Christmas Eve Closure Jan 17, 2019
- Jan 14, 2019 Is Athabasca University's Bargaining Proposal Reasonable? Jan 14, 2019
- Jan 3, 2019 How to Prepare for a Work Stoppage Jan 3, 2019
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December 2018
- Dec 4, 2018 What Happens When Bargaining Reaches Impasse? Dec 4, 2018
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November 2018
- Nov 27, 2018 Western Regional Conference Held in Athabasca Nov 27, 2018
- Nov 14, 2018 Athabasca University's Proposals Heighten Risk of Work Stoppage Nov 14, 2018
- Nov 14, 2018 Introducing the New AUFA Blog Nov 14, 2018
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August 2018
- Aug 22, 2018 Term Contract Grievance Decision Aug 22, 2018
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April 2018
- Apr 25, 2018 AUFA Elections - Call for Nominations Apr 25, 2018
- Apr 17, 2018 Notice of Unfair Labour Practice Apr 17, 2018
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February 2018
- Feb 28, 2018 Bargaining Update Feb 28, 2018
- Feb 21, 2018 Message from the President Feb 21, 2018
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December 2017
- Dec 13, 2017 AUFA Work Stoppage Planning FAQ Dec 13, 2017
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August 2017
- Aug 14, 2017 AUFA Statement - Virginia Aug 14, 2017
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June 2017
- Jun 15, 2017 AUFA Wins at Arbitration Jun 15, 2017
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May 2017
- May 11, 2017 AUFA Membership Approves Creation of Lockout / Strike Fund May 11, 2017
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April 2017
- Apr 6, 2017 Response to Bill 7 - April 6, 2017 Apr 6, 2017
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March 2017
- Mar 23, 2017 3rd Party Review - AUFA Submission Mar 23, 2017
- Mar 10, 2017 AUFA Respects Vegreville Mar 10, 2017
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February 2017
- Feb 15, 2017 AUFA Statement on Racism and Islamophobia Feb 15, 2017
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January 2017
- Jan 30, 2017 AUFA Statement on President Trump's Executive Order Jan 30, 2017
- Jan 30, 2017 Terms and Conditions Bargaining Concluded Jan 30, 2017
- Jan 27, 2017 Salaries and Benefits Bargaining Arbitration Delayed until April Jan 27, 2017
- Jan 16, 2017 Happy New Year from AUFA Jan 16, 2017
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October 2016
- Oct 20, 2016 Post-Secondary Labour Relations Act Consultation Oct 20, 2016
- Oct 19, 2016 $200 Donation to the Athabasca Garden Club Oct 19, 2016
Archives by Keyword
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2019
- Oct 31, 2019 Message from AUFA President Regarding the Alberta Budget Oct 31, 2019
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AASUA
- Mar 22, 2022 Analysis of University of Lethbridge Settlement Mar 22, 2022
- Nov 29, 2021 Solidarity picket and shifting offers at U of A Nov 29, 2021
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AU Space
- Feb 21, 2023 AUFA member’s open letter to AU Research Office about Elsevier’s PURE Feb 21, 2023
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AU exec
- Apr 3, 2023 Dear Members of the Reappointment Committee for the Provost: Apr 3, 2023
- Feb 21, 2023 AUFA member’s open letter to AU Research Office about Elsevier’s PURE Feb 21, 2023
- Feb 3, 2023 AUFA Condemns Employer Disruption and Mismanagement; Calls for Concrete Action Feb 3, 2023
- Sep 7, 2022 Spring survey results: Continued distrust in AU executive and strong strike threat Sep 7, 2022
- Aug 25, 2022 Open letter: Grounding AU in Athabasca Aug 25, 2022
- Aug 3, 2022 University should consult on response to Ministry on jobs in Athabasca Aug 3, 2022
- Mar 31, 2022 Open letter to Dr. Peter Scott and AU’s Executive Team Mar 31, 2022
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AUSU
- Dec 15, 2022 AUFA Solidarity Statement Dec 15, 2022
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Advocacy
- Jan 19, 2024 AUFA members approve two statements Jan 19, 2024
- Dec 15, 2023 AUFA supports fair wages for grad students Dec 15, 2023
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Awards
- Nov 15, 2024 Honouring CAFA Award Recipient Dr. Janelle Baker Nov 15, 2024
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Blue Cross
- Feb 2, 2022 Bargaining Update: Once more, little progress Feb 2, 2022
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BoG
- Feb 3, 2023 AUFA Condemns Employer Disruption and Mismanagement; Calls for Concrete Action Feb 3, 2023
- Dec 15, 2022 AUFA Solidarity Statement Dec 15, 2022
- Sep 7, 2022 Spring survey results: Continued distrust in AU executive and strong strike threat Sep 7, 2022
- Aug 25, 2022 Open letter: Grounding AU in Athabasca Aug 25, 2022
- Apr 7, 2022 More Details on Digital Picketing Apr 7, 2022
- Dec 13, 2021 Board Report, December 10, 2021 Dec 13, 2021
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CAFA
- Nov 15, 2024 Honouring CAFA Award Recipient Dr. Janelle Baker Nov 15, 2024
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CAUT
- Nov 15, 2024 Honouring CAFA Award Recipient Dr. Janelle Baker Nov 15, 2024
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COLA
- Nov 9, 2023 COLA increase effective December 1 Nov 9, 2023
- Sep 7, 2022 Spring survey results: Continued distrust in AU executive and strong strike threat Sep 7, 2022
- Apr 8, 2022 Bargaining Update: Tentative Agreement Reached Apr 8, 2022
- Mar 28, 2022 RSL for Professionals: Testimonials Mar 28, 2022
- Mar 24, 2022 Bargaining Update: Mediator Issues Report Mar 24, 2022
- Mar 22, 2022 AUFA applies for strike vote Mar 22, 2022
- Mar 22, 2022 Analysis of University of Lethbridge Settlement Mar 22, 2022
- Mar 9, 2022 Bargaining Update: Mediation Fails After Employer Makes Mockery of Process Mar 9, 2022
- Mar 3, 2022 Bargaining Update: AUFA Presents Counter-Proposals Mar 3, 2022
- Mar 1, 2022 Bargaining Update: Small Moves But Huge Gulf Remains Mar 1, 2022
- Feb 2, 2022 Bargaining Update: Once more, little progress Feb 2, 2022
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Canada
- Feb 21, 2023 AUFA member’s open letter to AU Research Office about Elsevier’s PURE Feb 21, 2023
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Cessco
- Aug 10, 2020 AUFA members join solidarity picket Aug 10, 2020
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Christchurch
- Mar 19, 2019 AUFA Executive Statement on New Zealand Terror Attack Mar 19, 2019
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Elsevier
- Feb 21, 2023 AUFA member’s open letter to AU Research Office about Elsevier’s PURE Feb 21, 2023
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Essential Services Agreement
- Jan 9, 2024 Bargaining Consultation: Essential Services Agreement Jan 9, 2024
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HR
- Apr 3, 2023 Dear Members of the Reappointment Committee for the Provost: Apr 3, 2023
- Feb 3, 2023 AUFA Condemns Employer Disruption and Mismanagement; Calls for Concrete Action Feb 3, 2023
- Sep 13, 2022 Petition: Require COVID-19 preventative measures at FHSS Symposium Sep 13, 2022
- Aug 3, 2022 University should consult on response to Ministry on jobs in Athabasca Aug 3, 2022
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IT
- Feb 3, 2023 AUFA Condemns Employer Disruption and Mismanagement; Calls for Concrete Action Feb 3, 2023
- Sep 7, 2022 Spring survey results: Continued distrust in AU executive and strong strike threat Sep 7, 2022
- Nov 26, 2021 New Member Preliminary Survey Results Nov 26, 2021
- Aug 19, 2020 AUFA responds to revised de-designation policy Aug 19, 2020
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Integrated Learning Environment (ILE)
- Apr 3, 2023 Dear Members of the Reappointment Committee for the Provost: Apr 3, 2023
- Feb 3, 2023 AUFA Condemns Employer Disruption and Mismanagement; Calls for Concrete Action Feb 3, 2023
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JAC
- Apr 7, 2022 More Details on Digital Picketing Apr 7, 2022
- Apr 6, 2022 More Details on In-Person Picketing Apr 6, 2022
- Feb 1, 2022 Strike Planning Update: A Funny Valentine Feb 1, 2022
- Jan 17, 2022 Strike Planning Update: Committees start to spin up Jan 17, 2022
- Jan 10, 2022 Faculty strike at Concordia enters second week Jan 10, 2022
- Jan 7, 2022 Results of Strike and Strike Pay Consultation Jan 7, 2022
- Dec 15, 2021 Picketing and the Virtual Strike Dec 15, 2021
- Dec 6, 2021 Holiday memes campaign Dec 6, 2021
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LGBTQIA+
- Apr 5, 2023 In Memoriam: Sarah Mann (1985-2023) Apr 5, 2023
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MEC
- Sep 7, 2022 Spring survey results: Continued distrust in AU executive and strong strike threat Sep 7, 2022
- Aug 3, 2022 University should consult on response to Ministry on jobs in Athabasca Aug 3, 2022
- May 16, 2022 Upcoming AUFA Elections May 16, 2022
- Mar 15, 2022 Putting Research and Study Leave into Context Mar 15, 2022
- Jan 4, 2022 Strike Support Rising—Member Survey Jan 4, 2022
- Dec 6, 2021 Holiday memes campaign Dec 6, 2021
- Nov 26, 2021 New Member Preliminary Survey Results Nov 26, 2021
- Nov 8, 2021 Autumn telephone survey starts next week Nov 8, 2021
- Nov 3, 2021 AUFA to investigate needs of new members Nov 3, 2021
- Oct 27, 2021 AU slashes nurses' pay during a pandemic Oct 27, 2021
- Aug 31, 2021 Welcome back! Aug 31, 2021
- Jun 22, 2021 Strong support for job action if necessary Jun 22, 2021
- Jun 10, 2021 Member meeting with Faculty of Science and Technology Jun 10, 2021
- Apr 16, 2021 Spring telephone survey starts next week Apr 16, 2021
- Apr 1, 2021 Member meeting with the library Apr 1, 2021
- Jan 20, 2021 Update: bargaining update and member engagement meetings Jan 20, 2021
- Oct 21, 2019 Membership Engagement Committee Established Oct 21, 2019
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MRFA
- Mar 22, 2022 Analysis of University of Lethbridge Settlement Mar 22, 2022
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MSCHE
- Apr 3, 2023 Dear Members of the Reappointment Committee for the Provost: Apr 3, 2023
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Materials Committee
- Mar 4, 2022 Picket Sign Making Starts in Edmonton Mar 4, 2022
- Feb 1, 2022 Strike Planning Update: A Funny Valentine Feb 1, 2022
- Jan 17, 2022 Strike Planning Update: Committees start to spin up Jan 17, 2022
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Open Access
- Feb 21, 2023 AUFA member’s open letter to AU Research Office about Elsevier’s PURE Feb 21, 2023
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PD
- Sep 7, 2022 Spring survey results: Continued distrust in AU executive and strong strike threat Sep 7, 2022
- Apr 8, 2022 Bargaining Update: Tentative Agreement Reached Apr 8, 2022
- Mar 28, 2022 RSL for Professionals: Testimonials Mar 28, 2022
- Mar 24, 2022 Bargaining Update: Mediator Issues Report Mar 24, 2022
- Nov 26, 2021 New Member Preliminary Survey Results Nov 26, 2021
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PURE
- Feb 21, 2023 AUFA member’s open letter to AU Research Office about Elsevier’s PURE Feb 21, 2023
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Safeway
- Jul 27, 2020 Potential strike at Alberta Safeway: How you can help Jul 27, 2020
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Solidarity
- May 4, 2023 Workload Increases in the Faculty of Business May 4, 2023
- Feb 3, 2023 AUFA Condemns Employer Disruption and Mismanagement; Calls for Concrete Action Feb 3, 2023
- Jan 31, 2023 AUFA in Solidarity with MUNFA and CBUFA Job Action Jan 31, 2023
- Jan 23, 2023 Starting Social Groups to Combat Isolation Jan 23, 2023
- Dec 15, 2022 AUFA Solidarity Statement Dec 15, 2022
- Sep 7, 2022 Spring survey results: Continued distrust in AU executive and strong strike threat Sep 7, 2022
- May 16, 2022 Upcoming AUFA Elections May 16, 2022
- Apr 8, 2022 Bargaining Update: Tentative Agreement Reached Apr 8, 2022
- Apr 7, 2022 More Details on Digital Picketing Apr 7, 2022
- Apr 6, 2022 More Details on In-Person Picketing Apr 6, 2022
- Apr 5, 2022 AUFA Strike Overview Apr 5, 2022
- Apr 1, 2022 AUFA strike vote to proceed on Monday Apr 1, 2022
- Mar 28, 2022 RSL for Professionals: Testimonials Mar 28, 2022
- Mar 22, 2022 AUFA applies for strike vote Mar 22, 2022
- Mar 22, 2022 Analysis of University of Lethbridge Settlement Mar 22, 2022
- Mar 15, 2022 Putting Research and Study Leave into Context Mar 15, 2022
- Mar 14, 2022 Athabasca Picket-Sign Making on Wednesday Mar 14, 2022
- Mar 9, 2022 Analysis of University of Alberta Settlement Mar 9, 2022
- Mar 4, 2022 Picket Sign Making Starts in Edmonton Mar 4, 2022
- Mar 3, 2022 Bargaining Update: AUFA Presents Counter-Proposals Mar 3, 2022
- Mar 2, 2022 Analysis of Mount Royal University Settlement Mar 2, 2022
- Mar 1, 2022 Bargaining Update: Small Moves But Huge Gulf Remains Mar 1, 2022
- Feb 28, 2022 Strike preparation update Feb 28, 2022
- Feb 24, 2022 Possible employer responses to a strike Feb 24, 2022
- Feb 22, 2022 AUFA begins collecting banking info for strike pay Feb 22, 2022
- Feb 7, 2022 Update: Status of AUFA bargaining Feb 7, 2022
- Feb 3, 2022 AUFA members reject rollbacks to research and study leave Feb 3, 2022
- Feb 2, 2022 Bargaining Update: Once more, little progress Feb 2, 2022
- Feb 1, 2022 Strike Planning Update: A Funny Valentine Feb 1, 2022
- Jan 31, 2022 AU wants to grind AUFA members’ research and study leaves Jan 31, 2022
- Jan 25, 2022 Concordia strike ends in faculty victory Jan 25, 2022
- Jan 14, 2022 AUFA Equity Audit Is Underway Jan 14, 2022
- Jan 10, 2022 Faculty strike at Concordia enters second week Jan 10, 2022
- Jan 4, 2022 Strike Support Rising—Member Survey Jan 4, 2022
- Dec 15, 2021 Picketing and the Virtual Strike Dec 15, 2021
- Dec 9, 2021 Bargaining Update Dec 9, 2021
- Dec 6, 2021 Holiday memes campaign Dec 6, 2021
- Dec 3, 2021 Striking and Strike Pay Consultation Dec 3, 2021
- Nov 29, 2021 Solidarity picket and shifting offers at U of A Nov 29, 2021
- Nov 26, 2021 New Member Preliminary Survey Results Nov 26, 2021
- Nov 17, 2021 AU Walks out on Mediation over IT Optimization Nov 17, 2021
- Nov 12, 2021 Strike prep: 500 days without a contract Nov 12, 2021
- Nov 8, 2021 Autumn telephone survey starts next week Nov 8, 2021
- Nov 3, 2021 AUFA to investigate needs of new members Nov 3, 2021
- Nov 1, 2021 Bargaining Update Nov 1, 2021
- Oct 27, 2021 AU slashes nurses' pay during a pandemic Oct 27, 2021
- Oct 25, 2021 Member Input Wanted: Strike Tactics Oct 25, 2021
- Oct 21, 2021 AUPE successfully resists rollback mandate Oct 21, 2021
- Oct 18, 2021 Professional and Practical Strike or Lockout Preparation Oct 18, 2021
- Oct 12, 2021 Financially Preparing for a Strike or Lockout Oct 12, 2021
- Oct 5, 2021 Strike Primer Oct 5, 2021
- Sep 29, 2021 AUPE and AU begin bargaining Sep 29, 2021
- Sep 27, 2021 AUFA files bad-faith bargaining complaint Sep 27, 2021
- Sep 7, 2021 AUFA member messages about bargaining Sep 7, 2021
- Aug 31, 2021 Welcome back! Aug 31, 2021
- Jun 24, 2021 Bargaining Update Jun 24, 2021
- Jun 22, 2021 Strong support for job action if necessary Jun 22, 2021
- Jun 18, 2021 AU de-designates deans; delays implementation Jun 18, 2021
- Jun 7, 2021 Bargaining Update Jun 7, 2021
- May 28, 2021 The IT Optimization: Stronger through adversity May 28, 2021
- May 13, 2021 Bargaining Update May 13, 2021
- May 10, 2021 Spring survey: Rising AUFA support and falling executive trust May 10, 2021
- May 6, 2021 99.2% of AUFA members support pay equity review May 6, 2021
- May 3, 2021 Bargaining Analysis 4: AUFA’s pay equity proposal May 3, 2021
- Apr 29, 2021 86% of AUFA members support extending academic freedom; 98% reject rolling it back Apr 29, 2021
- Apr 26, 2021 Bargaining analysis #3: Academic and Professional Freedom Apr 26, 2021
- Apr 19, 2021 Bargaining Update: April 19, 2021 Apr 19, 2021
- Apr 16, 2021 Spring telephone survey starts next week Apr 16, 2021
- Apr 15, 2021 98% of AUFA members reject AU’s discipline proposals Apr 15, 2021
- Apr 12, 2021 Bargaining Analysis 2: AU’s discipline proposals Apr 12, 2021
- Apr 9, 2021 98% of AUFA members reject AU’s layoff proposals Apr 9, 2021
- Apr 6, 2021 Bargaining Analysis 1: AU’s layoff proposals Apr 6, 2021
- Apr 1, 2021 Member meeting with the library Apr 1, 2021
- Mar 17, 2021 Bargaining primer: AU’s financial situation Mar 17, 2021
- Feb 4, 2021 Member meeting with University Relations, and looking ahead to bargaining Feb 4, 2021
- Jan 12, 2021 Reflections on the resistance to de-designation Jan 12, 2021
- Dec 11, 2020 A year later, AUFA is winning the designation battle Dec 11, 2020
- Nov 20, 2020 Membership survey reveals striking drop in trust for AU executive Nov 20, 2020
- Oct 26, 2020 Health care workers wildcat, AU rejects designation offer Oct 26, 2020
- Oct 9, 2020 MRU joins de-designation boycott; AUFA proposes resolution Oct 9, 2020
- Sep 18, 2020 Designation policy passes: Pickets and boycotts begin Sep 18, 2020
- Aug 19, 2020 AUFA responds to revised de-designation policy Aug 19, 2020
- Aug 10, 2020 AUFA members join solidarity picket Aug 10, 2020
- Jul 29, 2020 New designation policy proposal same as the old proposal Jul 29, 2020
- Jul 27, 2020 Potential strike at Alberta Safeway: How you can help Jul 27, 2020
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Terrorism
- Mar 19, 2019 AUFA Executive Statement on New Zealand Terror Attack Mar 19, 2019
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ULFA
- Mar 22, 2022 Analysis of University of Lethbridge Settlement Mar 22, 2022
- Jan 25, 2022 Concordia strike ends in faculty victory Jan 25, 2022
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UNA
- Mar 22, 2022 Analysis of University of Lethbridge Settlement Mar 22, 2022
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VPIT
- Apr 3, 2023 Dear Members of the Reappointment Committee for the Provost: Apr 3, 2023
- Sep 7, 2022 Spring survey results: Continued distrust in AU executive and strong strike threat Sep 7, 2022
- Nov 26, 2021 New Member Preliminary Survey Results Nov 26, 2021
- Nov 17, 2021 AU Walks out on Mediation over IT Optimization Nov 17, 2021
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abpse
- Jan 10, 2022 Faculty strike at Concordia enters second week Jan 10, 2022
- Apr 1, 2020 AU facing substantial cuts, potential layoffs Apr 1, 2020
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academic
- May 16, 2024 CAFA campaign opposes Bill 18 interference in research grants May 16, 2024
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academic freedom
- Feb 21, 2023 AUFA member’s open letter to AU Research Office about Elsevier’s PURE Feb 21, 2023
- Mar 12, 2022 AUFA Statement on Academic Freedom for CUPE 3911 Mar 12, 2022
- Mar 1, 2022 Bargaining Update: Small Moves But Huge Gulf Remains Mar 1, 2022
- Jan 7, 2022 Results of Strike and Strike Pay Consultation Jan 7, 2022
- Nov 1, 2021 Bargaining Update Nov 1, 2021
- Sep 20, 2021 Bargaining Update: AU refuses to present monetary offer because it fears an immediate strike Sep 20, 2021
- May 21, 2021 AUFA membership pass motions on Israel and Laurentian University at AGM May 21, 2021
- May 13, 2021 Bargaining Update May 13, 2021
- Apr 29, 2021 86% of AUFA members support extending academic freedom; 98% reject rolling it back Apr 29, 2021
- Apr 26, 2021 Bargaining analysis #3: Academic and Professional Freedom Apr 26, 2021
- Nov 27, 2019 Letter to Premier Kenney Regarding Dr. Melanee Thomas Nov 27, 2019
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accessibility
- Sep 13, 2022 Petition: Require COVID-19 preventative measures at FHSS Symposium Sep 13, 2022
- Jan 14, 2022 AUFA Equity Audit Is Underway Jan 14, 2022
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accommodation
- Mar 22, 2022 Analysis of University of Lethbridge Settlement Mar 22, 2022
- Mar 22, 2021 Staff report ergo problems and frustrations Mar 22, 2021
- Mar 3, 2021 Ongoing ergonomic issues – looking for feedback Mar 3, 2021
- Jun 4, 2019 AUFA Grieves Sick Leave Denial Jun 4, 2019
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action
- Sep 23, 2020 AUFA Update for September 23, 2020 Sep 23, 2020
- Feb 14, 2020 Update on designation and location issues Feb 14, 2020
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advanced education
- Aug 3, 2022 University should consult on response to Ministry on jobs in Athabasca Aug 3, 2022
- Sep 18, 2019 Letter to Minister of Advanced Education Sep 18, 2019
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afl
- Apr 8, 2021 AUFA endorses Susan Cake for President of the Alberta Federation of Labour Apr 8, 2021
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agm
- May 16, 2022 Upcoming AUFA Elections May 16, 2022
- May 21, 2021 AUFA membership pass motions on Israel and Laurentian University at AGM May 21, 2021
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agreement
- May 4, 2023 Workload Increases in the Faculty of Business May 4, 2023
- Apr 3, 2023 Dear Members of the Reappointment Committee for the Provost: Apr 3, 2023
- Feb 21, 2023 AUFA member’s open letter to AU Research Office about Elsevier’s PURE Feb 21, 2023
- Feb 3, 2023 AUFA Condemns Employer Disruption and Mismanagement; Calls for Concrete Action Feb 3, 2023
- May 16, 2022 Upcoming AUFA Elections May 16, 2022
- Apr 8, 2022 Bargaining Update: Tentative Agreement Reached Apr 8, 2022
- Mar 24, 2022 Bargaining Update: Mediator Issues Report Mar 24, 2022
- Mar 9, 2022 Analysis of University of Alberta Settlement Mar 9, 2022
- Mar 2, 2022 Analysis of Mount Royal University Settlement Mar 2, 2022
- Feb 2, 2022 Bargaining Update: Once more, little progress Feb 2, 2022
- Jan 31, 2022 AU wants to grind AUFA members’ research and study leaves Jan 31, 2022
- Jan 25, 2022 Concordia strike ends in faculty victory Jan 25, 2022
- Jan 14, 2022 AUFA Equity Audit Is Underway Jan 14, 2022
- Jan 10, 2022 Faculty strike at Concordia enters second week Jan 10, 2022
- Sep 21, 2021 Promotion committee dissolution Sep 21, 2021
- Jun 19, 2019 AUFA Reaches Agreement with Athabasca University Jun 19, 2019
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alberta
- Mar 1, 2024 AUFA statement on Alberta's proposed anti-trans legislation Mar 1, 2024
- Nov 29, 2021 Solidarity picket and shifting offers at U of A Nov 29, 2021
- Jan 23, 2020 Letter from AUFA President regarding post-secondary funding model Jan 23, 2020
- Nov 5, 2019 A Recovery & Self-Defense Budget? Nov 5, 2019
- Oct 31, 2019 Message from AUFA President Regarding the Alberta Budget Oct 31, 2019
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alberta election 2019
- Mar 21, 2019 Clarification on AU's Election Communication Mar 21, 2019
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announcements
- Mar 20, 2024 AUFA Member Emergency Fund Mar 20, 2024
- Apr 1, 2022 AUFA strike vote to proceed on Monday Apr 1, 2022
- Nov 14, 2018 Introducing the New AUFA Blog Nov 14, 2018
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arbitration
- Nov 17, 2021 AU Walks out on Mediation over IT Optimization Nov 17, 2021
- Oct 5, 2021 Strike Primer Oct 5, 2021
- Oct 1, 2021 AUFA files for Essential Services Agreement Exemption Oct 1, 2021
- Oct 6, 2020 AUFA update: Designation, OHS and arbitration delay Oct 6, 2020
- Jun 18, 2019 What Bill 9 Means for AUFA Members Jun 18, 2019
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arc
- Oct 28, 2019 OHS Committee Conducts Inspection of ARC Building Oct 28, 2019