Representing Academic Staff at Simon Fraser University Since 1965
In November, 2018, SFUFA members and members of SFU’s Academic Staff Pension Plan voted on a possible transition to the BC College Pension Plan (BCCPP). The question asked was: Are you in favour of SFUFA formally requesting that SFU make …
SFUFA has received numerous questions and statements of concern from faculty and other members of the university community regarding the announced closure of the Aboriginal University Transition Program. While the Association understands the challenges the program has faced in its …
SFUFA has been following closely the situation facing over 100 food service workers at SFU whose terms and conditions of employment are in question following the University’s choice of a new food services provider. SFU has recently selected Sodexo Canada …
The SFUFA Executive Committee is proposing a number of revisions to the Association’s By-Laws, to be presented to the 2017 Annual General Meeting on March 28th. Our review of By-Laws was sparked by a change in the provincial legislation governing …
By now you’ve likely heard about the US travel ban issued last Friday by President Trump. Loosely summarized, the executive order restricts entry to the United States for citizens from seven Muslim-majority countries and impacts many students, staff, and faculty …
Response to Draft Sexual Violence Policy
SFUFA and SFU Academic Women are partnering to organize a panel and discussion of the University’s draft Sexual Violence and Misconduct Policy. Released to the community on January 4th, the draft policy is intended to meet SFU’s legislative obligation to …
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A draft version of a new SFU policy dealing with sexual violence and misconduct has now been released for review, with community consultations to be held in the coming weeks. The draft policy can be reviewed here.
The following message from Dan Laitsch, President, SFU Faculty Association and Peter Keller, SFU’s Vice-President, Academic and Provost, announces terms of an agreement between the University and the Association made in response to our joint gender salary equity process. In 2013 …
The Association’s primary office is at the Burnaby campus (AQ 2035). We do maintain regular hours at Surrey and Vancouver campuses as follows: Vancouver: Tuesdays, 10:00am – 2:00 pm or by appointment Surrey: Wednesdays, 10:00am – 2:00 pm or by …