The FSA joined the BC Federation of Labour (BC Fed) on a trial membership just prior to the Federation’s 2016 convention. The convention spanned the week of Nov 28 – Dec 2, 2016 and welcomed over 1,000 delegates and guests from around BC. An opening speech by BC Fed President Irene Lanzinger included acknowledgment that
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FSA members will see an additional pay increase of 0.35% on May 1, 2017 as a result of the Economic Stability Dividend (ESD) negotiated in the last round of bargaining. This increase will be in addition to the 1% negotiated increase already scheduled for May 1, 2017 and the 0.5% negotiated increase on July 1,
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The nomination is now closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted! Once announced information about the recipient will be posted here. The FSA Distinguished Alumni Award (DAA) is a partnership with the BCIT’s Distinguished Alumni Awards. Each year the Alumni Association selects recipients from BCIT alumni who have demonstrated achievement/leadership to receive these awards. In
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With the change in contracts for BCIT’s custodial services, the staff who maintain our facilities are being faced with losing their jobs or taking significant pay cuts. BCIT claims to manage the Institute according to the values of dignity, respect, well-being, diversity, fair treatment, and equal opportunity. When it comes to the most vulnerable and
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The Christmas Break dates (as per Article 8.7) have been confirmed for 2016: Wednesday, December 21 Thursday, December 22 Friday, December 23 Thursday, December 29 Friday, December 30 If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us!
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This is one in a 2016 series from the desk of the FSA Executive Director, Paul Reniers. October 6th Edition FSA Attends BC Progress Summit A delegation from the FSA attended the BC Progress Summit organized by the Broadbent Institute in Vancouver on September 22-23. The Summit brought about 200 thinkers, policy experts, and organizers
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