Update on Bargaining

Bargaining negotiations with Athabasca University have officially started.

The first meeting was held virtually on May 25, 2024. During the meeting, both parties’ bargaining committee members met and briefly discussed scheduling options for the exchange of proposals and the format in which those meetings would be conducted. Drawing upon first-hand knowledge and lived experience, AUFA’s Bargaining Lead communicated to the AU bargaining team about the challenges, priorities, demands, and expectations that AUFA members have for this round of negotiations. We also affirmed our commitment to engaging in constructive dialogue to ensure those demands are met.

AUFA UpdateAthabasca University Faculty AssociationMay 31, 2024bargaining

CAFA campaign opposes Bill 18 interference in research grants

On April 10, the Alberta government introduced Bill 18, the Provincial Priorities Act. Bill 18 makes all federal funding agreements subject to provincial approval, including Tri-Council grants (Alberta’s 1800 grants total about $500 million). The exact process by which provincial approval is obtained will be determined later, through regulation.

BlogDavid PowellMay 16, 2024ucp, bill 18, academic

AUFA Member Survey: Climate

The most recent AUFA member survey revisited a series of general questions aimed at understanding members’ feelings about their work, workplace, and union. The 163 responses received suggest ambivalence toward AU leadership, continued pressures on salaries and workload, and complex feedback for AUFA volunteers to consider.

BlogAthabasca University Faculty AssociationMarch 26, 2024survey

AUFA Member Emergency Fund

At AUFA Executive’s March meeting, we finalized the details of an expanded and refreshed member emergency fund policy. You can find the policy and its accompanying forms here (insert link to policy).

AnnouncementAthabasca University Faculty AssociationMarch 20, 2024announcements

Benefit Premiums and AUFA Executive Updates

The blog post provides updates on expected changes to AUFA Benefit Premiums and well as membership on the AUFA executive and committees and the upcoming Spring Election.

AUFA UpdateAthabasca University Faculty AssociationMarch 15, 2024benefits, aufa executive

AUFA statement on Alberta's proposed anti-trans legislation

StatementDavid PowellMarch 1, 2024equity, alberta, ucp

Know your contract: Discipline

BlogDavid PowellFebruary 26, 2024knowyourcontract, equity, discipline

Know your contract: How maternity and parental leave works

AUFA’s bargaining team received a request for changes to the collective agreement around maternity and parental leave benefits (Article 16). Assessing this request required the bargaining team to sort through how these benefits work.

The bargaining team thought it might be useful to share with the membership how maternity and parental leave benefits work. The illustrative diagrams at the bottom of this blog may be easier to understand than the text.

BlogAthabasca University Faculty AssociationFebruary 21, 2024parental leave, maternity leave

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