Representing Academic Staff at Simon Fraser University Since 1965
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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10. CONSULTATION ON THE DEVELOPMENT OR MODIFICATION OF ACADEMIC PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 10.1 Development or modification of policies and procedures significantly relating to the professional duties, responsibilities and privileges of members of the bargaining unit which do not fall …
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11. COMPLAINTS The University Affairs Committee is a duly established committee of the Faculty Association charged with investigating complaints by members of its bargaining unit. If a complaint is brought to the Committee by a member of the bargaining unit …
12 .RESOLUTION OF DISAGREEMENTS Preamble The University and the Association are committed to resolving disagreements informally wherever possible. They also undertake to resolve disagreements expeditiously. 12.1 Definition and Scope (a) This section of the Framework Agreement provides a method for …
13. PROHIBITION OF STRIKES AND LOCKOUTS For the purpose of this Section: "strike" includes a cessation of work, or a refusal to work, or a refusal to continue to work, or an act or omission that is intended to, or …
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14. STATEMENTS OF INTERPRETATION AND AMENDMENTS 14.1. Statements of Interpretation During the life of this Agreement, statements signed jointly by the President of the University or by his/her designate and the President of the Association may be issued for the …
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