Since fall 2023, the FSA has attempted to keep members up-to-date with the latest happenings on Policy 5401. Our posts can be found through a search of the “5401” tag on our website. Below, Vice President Shannon Kelly summarizes the recent Board of Governors’ decision to approve the proposed changes and outlines next steps. A
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Below, FSA member Jamie Finley discusses a recent interview he gave to the CBC regarding challenges facing deaf workers in the Canadian post-secondary field. By way of Linda Campbell of St. Mary’s University, a fellow Canadian deaf scientist/professor, I was connected to Amanda Grant, a producer of the CBC Radio’s the Current. From a pre-interview
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Are you a member who teaches in PTS? Do you mostly work from home (WFH)? Then this advice is for you specifically. For years, the FSA advocated around the issues created by the lack of office space for our members who teach in Part-Time Studies (PTS). Many PTS instructors work remotely and are eligible to
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While it may be difficult to fathom, it’s true all the same: now is the time to get ready for our next round of bargaining! One of the first steps is the formation of the FSA Collective Agreement Committee (CAC). This committee of members is a crucial part of preparing for bargaining and identifying considerations
Read more →FSA Board and staff members have been meeting with Departments across the Institute to learn more about member priorities for the next round of bargaining. Our representatives are happy to meet with members following the conclusion of a Department meeting or as a standalone chat, usually for 30-45 minutes. Please contact us to arrange a meeting (intended
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In this year’s election, the FSA welcomed Board nominations for positions of President and Vice President, 2024-26. Nomination Details Nominations were accepted from March 15 until April 3 We received one (1) nomination for one (1) President position We received one (1) nomination for one (1) Vice President position Both Candidates were acclaimed Questions can be directed
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