Representing Academic Staff at Simon Fraser University Since 1965
Dear Members: At its meeting on January 16, the SFUFA Executive voted to proceed with the collection of cards to support a certification ballot, cards to be collected beginning in February. Members who wish to assist with the collection of …
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What is “certification” and how is it different from SFUFA’s current status? Certification is the most common process by which an organization is recognized as a union under the BC Labour Relations Code. Legal recognition can also occur through what …
SFUFA Certification – Frequently Asked Questions Read more »
SFUFA’s Negotiations for Interest Arbitration, or, They Called Me a Fool and Maybe They Were Right Introduction The purpose of this communication is to report to SFUFA members our negotiations with SFU for “interest” arbitration in place of the …
Dear SFUFA Members: Thanks to all of you who attended the General Meeting yesterday afternoon, and to those many more who wrote to indicate their interest and express regrets. The turnout was by far our largest in recent memory with …
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Large Condo with Panoramic Views, January-June 2014 Read more »
___________________________________________________________ Dear SFUFA Members: Please diarize and plan to attend SFUFA’s Fall General Meeting, which will be held at: IRMACS Theatre ASB 10900 Wednesday, November 6th, 2:30 – 4:00pm. Members in Surrey and Vancouver can participate via video-conference at the …
As part of our preparation for this round of Negotiations, SFUFA has prepared a survey to help guide the bargaining team in setting up our bargaining priorities. The survey can be accessed at http://websurvey.sfu.ca/survey/151545675 The survey will be open until …
The SFUFA executive committee has passed a resolution calling for SFUFA to spend the next 12 months continuing our information program on unionization, and ultimately to pursue certification under the Labour Code. This resolution will be presented to the membership …
Message from Neil Abramson re: Certification – Oct. 13 Read more »
Victoria Times Colonist October 8, 2013 Page A6 By Lindsay Kines University of Victoria professors began signing membership cards Monday in a move to establish a new union for about 850 faculty and librarians. Organizers have 90 days to sign …
Union drive targets University of Victoria Professors and Librarians Read more »
SFUFA and Academic Women have now made our joint appointments to the committee which will be investigating structural inequities in the SFU salary system. The latest letter to VPA Jon Driver, including our list of nominees, can be found here …