AUFA Member Survey: Salaries, Benefits, and Workload Top of Mind

The results of the November/December AUFA member survey suggest some clear priorities for AUFA members as we head into bargaining in mid-2024.

The full results have been shared with the appropriate AUFA committees for further analysis and to inform their priorities and plans. Additional future surveys will seek to further support the development of an opening proposal that is reflective of members’ priorities. This blog post offers a high-level overview of the most common themes that emerged from members’ responses.

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Bargaining Consultation: Essential Services Agreement

The Labour Relations Code requires AUFA and AU to assess whether any of the work performed by AUFA members constitutes an essential service. If so, AUFA and AU must conclude an essential services agreement (ESA).

In December, AUFA’s executive appointed an ESA Negotiating Committee comprising Bob Barnetson, Susan Cake, Jason Foster, and Richard Roach. This blog post is the first step in consulting AUFA members about an ESA.

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AUFA supports fair wages for grad students

Last week, AUFA, AUPE, and CUPE signed a letter to AU supporting fair wages for graduate students.

Presently, the hourly rate of Research Assistants at AU is $18.50 (master’s) and $20.50 (doctoral). The provincial average is $35.63.

RAs at AU have not received a pay increase since 2013. After four years of bargaining with the Athabasca University Graduate Students’ Association, AU continues to demand a wage freeze until at least 2027.

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