Old Framework Agreement
- Agreement on the Framework for Collective Bargaining & Consultation
- Between Simon Fraser University
- & The Faculty Association of Simon Fraser University
- 1. Introduction
- 1.1 Preamble
- 1.2 Academic Freedom
- 1.3 Responsibilities of the members of the Bargaining Unit
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Bargaining Agent
- 4. Bargaining Unit
- 4.1 Membership in the Bargaining Unit
- 4.2 Association Membership & Payment of Dues or Equivalent
- 5. No Discrimination
- 6. Limitations of the Agreement
- 6.1 Existing Relationships and Practices to the Terms & Conditions of Employment
- 6.2 Governance
- 7. Duty to Bargain in Good Faith
- 8. Collective Bargaining on Salaries & Economic Benefits
- 8.1 Purpose
- 8.2 Scope of Bargaining
- 8.3 Procedures
- 9. Collective Bargaining on Other Matters
- 9.1 No Unilateral Changes in Certain Policies
- 9.2 Additional Matters by Mutual Agreement
- 9.3 Failure to Reach Agreement
- 10. Consultation on Academic Personnel Policies
- 11. Complaints
- 12. Resolution of Disagreement
- 12.1 Definition & Scope
- 12.2 Step One: Informal Resolution of Disagreements
- 12.3 Grievances
- 13. Prohibition of Strikes & Lockouts
- 14. Statements of Interpretation & Amendments
- 14.1 Statements of Interpretation
- 14.2 Amendments to the Agreement
- 15. Association Relations
- 15.1 Provision of Services
- 15.2 Released-Time for Association President & Chair of Economic Benefits Committee
- 15.3 Recognition of Service
- 14.4 Cost Sharing on Approval Procedures
- 16. Approval and Entry into Force
- 16.1 Approval by the Association
- 16.2 Approval by the University
- 16.3 Entry into Force
- 17. Legal Representation
- 18. Duration of Agreement
- Schedule A