Representing Academic Staff at Simon Fraser University Since 1965
Written by Bob Hackett, January 2012 “Is the workload of SFU faculty members manageable? Are we able to balance our professional responsibilities with a healthy personal, family and home life? What are the implications for faculty well-being, and the functioning …
Sources with Focus on the Economic or University Aspects of Mandatory Retirement Ashenfelter, Orley and David Card (2002), “Did the Elimination of Mandatory Retirement Affect Faculty Retirement?” American Economic Review 92 (4: September), 957-80; see also the references cited therein …
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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. …
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. …
4. BARGAINING UNIT 4.1 Membership in the Bargaining Unit The bargaining unit shall consist of six separate and distinct groups of academic staff. Specifically it shall consist of all persons employed by the University full-time or part-time as: (a) Faculty …
5. NO DISCRIMINATION The University and the Association agree that decisions concerning the terms and conditions of employment of a bargaining unit member shall be made on the basis of performance and/or performance-related criteria. The University shall not discriminate against …
6. LIMITATIONS OF THE AGREEMENT 6.1 Existing Relationships and Practices Relating to the Terms and Conditions of Employment In order to make changes in University Policies not listed in 9.1 or other University practices affecting terms and conditions of employment; …
7. DUTY TO BARGAIN IN GOOD FAITH The parties shall bargain in good faith in accordance with the procedures set out below, and shall make every reasonable effort to reach agreement.
8. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING ON SALARIES AND ECONOMIC BENEFITS 8.1 Purpose The following procedure for determining salaries and economic benefits reflects the mutual commitment of the parties to: (a) maintaining a harmonious relationship and achieving a mutually acceptable negotiated settlement of …
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9. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING ON OTHER MATTERS 9.1 No Unilateral Change in Certain Policies The University agrees that, during the term of this Agreement, the following policies previously established by negotiations shall remain in effect unless they are changed by mutual …
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