BCIT has recently approached the FSA to advise us about the implementation of a program that would limit the access to some prescriptions under our Extended Health Benefits (EHB) plan. The insurance provider, Manulife, has introduced ‘DrugWatch’ specifically to limit their costs. They are planning to implement it across the sector effective April 1, 2016.
Read more →UPDATED (March 7, 2016): A candidate has stepped down for the position of Director, Associate members therefore a vote is no longer necessary. All positions, see below, have been acclaimed. As per FSA by-laws, the 2016-2018 elections are for the FSA President and Vice-President and also, due to a vacancy, a by-election for one of
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This is one in a 2016 series from the desk of the FSA Executive Director, Paul Reniers. February 24th Edition College Pension Plan Rate Change The College Pension Plan maintains an Income Adjustment Fund to provide some measure of protection against inflation. Although the fund doesn’t match the Consumer Price Index, increasing pension rates is still an
Read more →This is one in a 2016 series from the desk of the FSA Executive Director, Paul Reniers. February 19th Edition Kathy Kinloch Addresses Tech Reps FSA Tech Reps met on February 12 and were joined briefly by BCIT President Kathy Kinloch, who addressed the recent security incidents at BCIT involving students. President Kinloch vowed that BCIT can
Read more →The Faculty and Staff Association stands with BCIT in actively promoting the development and maintenance of a safe and respectful working and learning environment. Recent events in the news regarding allegations of inappropriate conduct by BCIT students highlight the challenges and the importance of developing a strong culture of respect. These events also bring attention
Read more →This is one in a 2016 series from the desk of the FSA Executive Director, Paul Reniers. February 9th Edition MLA Visit Four members of the BC Official Opposition caucus, including leader John Horgan, visited BCIT as guests of the FSA on Friday, February 5. BCIT President Kathy Kinloch join Horgan, MLAs Kathy Corrigan, Carole James, and
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