We know members have been waiting patiently for the Lifestyle and Wellness Spending Account (LWSA): a one-time $250 fund every eligible CCFA member can access to reimburse purchases that improve their physical and mental health. We're as frustrated as you are that it has taken this long to set up. We are sorry to report that the process is less-than-seamless, but we want … [Read more...] about The $250 Lifestyle and Wellness Spending Account is (finally) here!
You have new health benefits! Here’s how to use them.
As you hopefully already know, your 2022-2025 CCFA Bargaining Team negotiated Camosun Faculty a whole whack of new extended health benefits. These benefits are part of your total compensation package as Camosun employees, so make sure you take full advantage. Here's how: We have a pay-direct Drug Card! Manulife has finally started the process of mailing members our new … [Read more...] about You have new health benefits! Here’s how to use them.
If you didn’t receive retro pay, write your Union!
Happy New Year! Most Camosun College faculty members should have received their long-awaited (and much fought-for) retro pay from the negotiated wage increases in the 2022-2025 Collective Agreement on December 15. This includes continuing members employed at any point from ratification on Sept 21 to the date of the first issue of the pay increase on October 12 and any term … [Read more...] about If you didn’t receive retro pay, write your Union!
Retro pay update: Dec 15 for most members
Hi everyone! Some good news on the first day of the exam period. The College has confirmed that it will issue retro pay for nearly all current members on the next payday, Dec 15! We know this retro pay from a cost-of-living increase is still coming later than it should, but we fought hard to make sure the Employer learned that delaying retro pay until 2024 was not … [Read more...] about Retro pay update: Dec 15 for most members
The New Alternative Transportation Program is Live!
The Alternate Transportation Program benefit is part of the CCFA's new 2022-2025 Collective Agreement. Read about all the changes here or check out our Collective Agreement FAQ. In order to reduce Camosun's collective carbon footprint, the CCFA negotiated a new Alternative Transportation Program benefit that allows faculty members who do not opt-in to their paid parking … [Read more...] about The New Alternative Transportation Program is Live!