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    Call Out: Select your 2014/15 Tech Reps!

    Call Out: Select your 2014/15 Tech Reps!

    The summer may be ending but the chance to represent your Department as an FSA Tech Rep (TR) is just one of the many reasons to look forward to the 2014/15 year. Tech Reps are a vital part of the FSA community in facilitating communication between the FSA and our members, offering a departmental perspective for the Association’s work, and providing input on major issues for collective bargaining. Tech Reps make the FSA strong and a strong FSA helps make BCIT a better educational institution and workplace.

    Selecting Your Department’s Tech Rep

    • It is you – the FSA members – who get to select your Department’s Tech Rep each year.
    • Each Department should have at least one Tech Rep and we encourage you to have at least one Alternate Tech Rep.
    • The FSA requests that Departments select (i.e. via email, department meeting, etc.) their Department’s Tech Rep and Alternate Tech Rep(s) for a one year term from October 1st – September 30th. Each year your Department can decide to renew the incumbent for another term or choose someone new.

    The FSA encourages new members and past Tech Reps to volunteer for these roles. Rotation of these roles through your Department will result in a more engaged membership. Those interested should familiarize yourself with the role, as described below, and by speaking with your current Tech Rep, Alternate Tech Rep (PDF) or an FSA Board Member.

    Tech Rep Role

    Your Department should include the work associated with being the Tech Rep or Alternate Tech Rep in your Departmental work loading plan.

    Tech Reps are expected to:

    • Attend monthly meetings during the Wednesday three-hour break provided for in the Collective Agreement
    • Facilitate communication between the FSA and our members
    • Gather and report on input of Department members on FSA policy issues
    • Provide input on major issues and bargaining

    Once Selections are Complete

    First Step: Notify the FSA!
    Once a Tech Rep and alternates have been selected for your Departments, please let us know who will be fulfilling the role(s). Having an updated list helps the FSA to ensure that Tech Reps stay informed and are well resourced in this important role. Take a moment to update us at: fsa@bcit.ca or 604.432.8569.

    Second Step: Attend the TR Meetings!

    Tech Rep meetings all take place in SW3-3615 from 2:30pm-4:30pm during the Wednesday break. The 2014/15 meeting dates are:

    • September 10
    • October 8
    • November 19
    • January 14
    • February 11
    • March 4
    • April 8

    All FSA meeting details are available in our online calendar.
    If you have any questions, please contact Teresa Place, FSA President: Teresa_Place@bcit.ca.

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