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
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
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
The 2024 Seniority List is finally published on our website, but wait... 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 converted to seniority when Term faculty … [Read more...] about 2024 Seniority List
Reflections on Dress Sculptures in 2024
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
