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
Read more →2024-04-05 Q: What are our rights when it comes to participating in lawful political activity off campus and outside of work hours? Do managers have the right to discipline members for publicly supporting policies or causes? A: Good questions. Timely. The answer to the first is that the Charter of Rights and Freedoms provides for
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A Small But Important Win The journey of Policy 5401 has led to a small win and also raised awareness of a larger issue for the FSA and our members. This policy went very quickly from the revision stage in November to a rushed approval at the Wednesday, March 20, 2024 Education Councial (EdCo) meeting—rushed
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The FSA will hold its third and final general meeting of the 2023-24 academic year on April 24, 2024. The meeting will be held in Town Square D with an online option for hybrid attendance. Online voting will be facilitated via the digital meeting platform, through which members will obtain unique voting identification prior to
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