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Lynelle Yutani

Summer Hours 2025

June 30, 2025 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

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Hi Members! Our office staff take their much-deserved holidays in the summer while many of you are also away on vacation. During July and August, when our office hours are reduced due to seasonal staffing availability, processing of PD claims may take up to 30 days. Please remember that all PD inquiries, including claims, should be sent to ac.nusomac@DP-AFCC. REMINDER: … [Read more...] about Summer Hours 2025

Your 2025 AGM Election Results & Highlights

May 16, 2025 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

Na'tsa'maht - Working Together as One: Artist Butch Dick

Congratulations to your newly elected CCFA Executives! We are happy to announce that the following nominees have been elected or acclaimed to Office for 2025-26: We are also pleased to inform you that Isabel Grondin (HSHS) has been re-elected to the position of CCFA Representative on the PD Committee, effective immediately. The Executive Committee extends our … [Read more...] about Your 2025 AGM Election Results & Highlights

Town Hall Spin vs. Faculty Reality

April 25, 2025 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

Image of a cocktail napkin with a ring stain on it showing scribbles and a smiling face doodle with the words "We need a better plan!" where better plan is underlined and the words accountability, transparency, and consultation are bracketed and emphasized.

If you missed the Town Hall yesterday or wondered what the CCFA's response would be, happy weekend reading! Watch for our Press Release after the election next week! What we heard in the April 2025 Camosun College Town Hall was a scripted performance aimed at damage control — not a plan for fair, transparent, or good-faith labour adjustment. Lane Trotter's remarks … [Read more...] about Town Hall Spin vs. Faculty Reality

CCFA VOTES in the Federal Election

April 24, 2025 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

Vote now! #CCFAVOTES

Hi members! Even though early polling promises a record-breaking turnout, I want you to know that you can't afford to sit this one out! There's too much at stake! It is worth noting that the costed party platforms of the Liberals and New Democrats only dropped this past weekend after advanced voting had started, and the costed Conservative platform was only released Tuesday … [Read more...] about CCFA VOTES in the Federal Election

Know Your Rights: You Don’t Have to Say Yes

April 2, 2025 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

White Neon Lettering on a Black Brick Background States "Know Your Rights"

At Camosun College, faculty members are protected by a legally binding collective agreement between the CCFA (Camosun College Faculty Association) and the employer. One of the key features of this agreement is that no faculty member can be required to accept changes to their workload, evaluations, or other terms of their employment without their explicit agreement. This might … [Read more...] about Know Your Rights: You Don’t Have to Say Yes

I always feel like, somebody’s watching’ me!

March 20, 2025 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

Bold block letters stating "Warning!" Our Data is Under 24-Hour Surveillance and block images of a camera and eye.

...and I have no privacy! Who knew that song would come back as the anthem for the Artificial Intelligence era? Starting March 17, Information Technology Services enabled Live Transcription within Microsoft Teams. Live Transcription provides the dialogue by each speaker, aiding participants in noisy environments or those who prefer visual support. Don't get me wrong, from … [Read more...] about I always feel like, somebody’s watching’ me!

2025 Winter General Meeting Highlights

March 10, 2025 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

Na'tsa'maht - Working Together as One: Artist Butch Dick

Greetings to all our Siblings & Relations! Did you miss the Winter General Meeting on February, 27, 2025? We wish everyone could have been there, but know that it isn't possible, so here are the highlights. Our next meeting will be the Annual General Meeting May 8th & due to a scheduling conflict at Interurban, it has been relocated to Lansdowne so please watch your … [Read more...] about 2025 Winter General Meeting Highlights

International Solidarity Fund

March 7, 2025 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

The Federation of Post-Secondary Educators (FPSE) is accepting requests to access funding from the 2025 International Solidarity Fund (ISF) until Monday, March 10, 2025. You may access the ISF Application Form and other ISF information on the FPSE website. The ISF is designed to support long-term, ongoing projects that build partnerships between our Federation and people … [Read more...] about International Solidarity Fund

HRISC Speakers’ Tour 2025: AI Human Rights + Education

March 7, 2025 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

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The Federation of Post-Secondary Educators (FPSE) is launching this year's Human Rights and International Solidarity Committee (HRISC) Speakers’ Tour.   The topic for this event is Artificial Intelligence (AI) Human Rights + Education. HRISC has some incredible speakers lined up, you don’t want to miss!! This event is taking place virtually March 20, 2025, starting at 10:30 … [Read more...] about HRISC Speakers’ Tour 2025: AI Human Rights + Education

Notice of College Elections: Spring 2025

March 6, 2025 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

The Nomination Period for College Elections began on March 2 at 9 AM and will close on March 15 at 11:30 PM! As we’ve recently seen, faculty voices have a vital role in College Governance. Some of you may remember my blog post, “Why should you care about Academic Governance?” which explains how important it is to have strong faculty representation on our Educational Council and … [Read more...] about Notice of College Elections: Spring 2025

Honouring Black Canadian Workers

February 13, 2025 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

The Struggles and Triumphs of Black Workers in Canada Black workers in Canada have historically faced numerous challenges, including discrimination, wage disparity, job segregation, and exclusion from certain trade unions. Many were relegated to low-paying and dangerous jobs in industries such as railway work, domestic service, and manufacturing. Despite these barriers, … [Read more...] about Honouring Black Canadian Workers

Our Voices Were Heard!

January 9, 2025 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

When the reduced list of eligible Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) programs was released by the Federal Government in November 2024, our College's budgetary planning was thrown into chaos by the expectation that our International Student enrolment would be further impacted. The College made a series of announcements indicating these changes would require dramatic changes and … [Read more...] about Our Voices Were Heard!

Merry Merry Merry & Hope for a Happier New Year

December 20, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

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Dear Members, Our offices will be closed from December 25th through January 1st. Our office staff plan to work remotely on December 23rd and 24th. If you need in-person service, please email them to make an appointment. Over the holidays, you can reach us for labour emergencies and other urgent matters on our Discord server or by emailing ac.ytlucafnusomac@tnediserp … [Read more...] about Merry Merry Merry & Hope for a Happier New Year

Fall 2024 Special General Meeting Highlights

December 19, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

Na'tsa'maht - Working Together as One: Artist Butch Dick

Greetings to all our Siblings & Relations! Did you miss the Fall Special General Meeting on December 12, 2024? If so, here are the highlights: Meeting Business Territorial Acknowledgement Agenda Section 54 of the BC Labour Code requires employers to give 60 days' notice and engage in good-faith discussions with the union before implementing changes … [Read more...] about Fall 2024 Special General Meeting Highlights

Lobbying & Letter Writing Campaigns

December 19, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani 1 Comment

Call to Act, if not you, who?

Hi Members! I know many of you are still working hard to complete your final exams and grading for the semester, but I’m hoping you’ll take a moment to pay attention to this important request.  Last week, members at the SGM learned about our MLA Letter Writing Campaign. We want every member to send a letter to their MLA requesting support. Please do this … [Read more...] about Lobbying & Letter Writing Campaigns

2024 Seniority List

December 19, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani 1 Comment

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The 2024 Seniority List is finally published on our website, but wait... Find the 2024 Seniority List here. What is Seniority? Seniority is a system used in workplaces and organizations to rank employees based on their length of service. Only Continuing faculty members earn seniority. Term faculty members accumulate "service in the bargaining unit," which is … [Read more...] about 2024 Seniority List

Reflections on Dress Sculptures in 2024

December 13, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

Submitted by Karoline Guelke This week the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence came to an end. This event was started to remember the 14 women who were killed 35 years ago by a male classmate who objected to the presence of women at the École Polytechnique in Montreal, making this a case of femicide. Gender-based violence continues to be a reality for … [Read more...] about Reflections on Dress Sculptures in 2024

Come Together, Act Now!

December 4, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani 1 Comment

A woman speaks in a megaphone against a black background. Scattered around her are many small purple, pink and blue square pixels and images. The images show various aspects of gender-based violence, including families, a pride flag, a white ribbon, students, and messaging icons. The top left reads “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence” in purple and white text. In the top right of the image are the words “Come Together, Act Now.” also in white and purple text. The Canada wordmark is in the bottom right corner.

16 Days of Activism: Taking a Stand Against Gender-Based Violence in Canada and Beyond The annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, running from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to December 10 (Human Rights Day), is an important Canadian and Global movement for change. This year, the campaign carries … [Read more...] about Come Together, Act Now!

Disability Management and Rehab Committee (DMRC) Report – CCFA rep (local 12)

October 24, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

Submitted by Brent Wasserman On October 4th and 5th I had the opportunity to travel to Burnaby to engage with folks from across the province at the Federation of Post Secondary Educator’s (FPSE) Fall Standing Committee summit.  The meeting was called to order and we all participated in a territorial acknowledgement, as a way of also introducing ourselves to the group.  As we … [Read more...] about Disability Management and Rehab Committee (DMRC) Report – CCFA rep (local 12)

Haven’t decided what to do with your LWSA?

October 24, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

Only 30% of those eligible for the Lifestyle and Wellness Spending Account have claimed their benefit. Submitted by Seb Bonet Last month we got the reminder that thanks to our latest collective agreement we can claim up to $375 for lifestyle and wellness through our union. The reminder came in the lead-up to Truth and Reconciliation Day and got me to thinking about the … [Read more...] about Haven’t decided what to do with your LWSA?

Spotlight on Literature: Poet’s Corner – US Election Haikus

October 24, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

Open Book in Spotlight

Submitted by Sandra Bannikoff Trump v. Andersen Tale as old as time: all the women are saying the men went too far. Trump v. USA Their thumbs on the scale, as if Justice didn't know. She rang the tocsin. … [Read more...] about Spotlight on Literature: Poet’s Corner – US Election Haikus

2024 Fall GM Highlights

October 17, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

Na'tsa'maht - Working Together as One: Artist Butch Dick

Greetings to all our Siblings & Relations! Did you miss the Fall General Meeting on October 15, 2024? If you did, you missed our first attempt at a completely hybrid General Meeting. This Winter, we'll do it again, this time at Interurban. While it would have been great if everyone could have joined us in person or online, we know it isn't possible, so here are your … [Read more...] about 2024 Fall GM Highlights

What Voting in This Election Means to Me

October 10, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

Vote now! #CCFAVOTES

Today, in honour of the first day of early voting and in a direct act of protest over the "Essential Spending and Strategic Hiring" announcement we got in a Special CamNews today, I'm writing a very personal message to all of my siblings, colleagues, and friends. I first moved to Canada in 2010, actually, on May the fourth, as many of you may have heard me joke during our … [Read more...] about What Voting in This Election Means to Me

Why Voting Matters

October 7, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani 1 Comment

Submitted by Blair Fisher I would just like to take a minute as we approach the upcoming provincial election as to why each of our votes matters. Our industry, post-secondary education, is both highly politicized and politically dependent on government funding. We have seen areas within Canada where education is under attack, and the rights to fair bargaining have been … [Read more...] about Why Voting Matters

Workload & Why It Matters

September 30, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani 1 Comment

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A tale as old as time, "This is the way it is because it is the way we've always done it." Or this one, "If anyone says something, it could actually get worse for all of us, just wait until you're continuing." And the worst one yet, "it's only happening to the Term faculty." We promote Fair Employment Week each October, but I say we should focus on it all month—all … [Read more...] about Workload & Why It Matters

A Few Helpful Reminders for CCFA Members – Fall 2024

September 27, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

Hi Members! A few end-of-the-month reminders, but trying to keep this brief because the official digest comes out next week! Be on the lookout for our Bargaining Team and Exec members circulating in your areas.  They’ll be dropping into your department and team meetings with our Bargaining Survey!  I know it seems obscenely soon, since we don’t even have an … [Read more...] about A Few Helpful Reminders for CCFA Members – Fall 2024

Faculty Professional Development Funding

September 23, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

Submitted by Martha McAlister, Professional Development Committee Chair Did you know that ALL CCFA faculty members have access to funding for professional development activities? Below are some general highlights, but you will find detailed guidelines and all the forms on the CCFA website. Contact Martha McAlister, the Chair of the CCFA PD Committee (ac.nusomac@mretsilacm), … [Read more...] about Faculty Professional Development Funding

2024 Fall GM – Tuesday, October 15, 3:00-4:30 PM – Now Hybrid!

September 11, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani 1 Comment

Na'tsa'maht - Working Together as One: Artist Butch Dick

Attention Camosun College Faculty Association Members, your Fall General Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 15, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM, on Zoom AND at Lansdowne in Wilna Thomas 201.  Please check your Outlook Calendar to make sure you've received our invite and link.  If you haven't gotten an invite, please contact us. If you've never attended a CCFA General … [Read more...] about 2024 Fall GM – Tuesday, October 15, 3:00-4:30 PM – Now Hybrid!

Announcing the 2024 CCFA Charity Fund Recipients

September 6, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

Once again, our members have nominated some fantastic charities and causes to receive the CCFA 2024 Annual Charitable Donations. It is never an easy decision to decide how to split such a small sum among so many in need. And once again, it is my humble privilege to inform our members which charities your Exec selected from the applications we received. I also hope you enjoy … [Read more...] about Announcing the 2024 CCFA Charity Fund Recipients

Camosun Science Book Club

September 4, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

Submitted by Martha McAlister All are welcome! Students, staff, faculty – anyone who wants to read and discuss a fun and fascinating book about science! Fall 2024 book: I Contain Multitudes, by Ed Yong Meeting dates: For more info or to sign up, email Jen Giuliani (Biology): ac.nusomac@JinailuiG Copies of the book generously supplied by the CCFA-PD fund. Sign … [Read more...] about Camosun Science Book Club

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