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Lynelle Yutani

A Union’s Work Is Never Done!

August 30, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

Happy Labour Day! "Won for us, by us. It's better in a Union." CCFA

The Real Story Behind Labour Day: More Than Just a Day Off in Canada and the U.S. Labour Day in Canada and the U.S. has become synonymous with barbecues, sales, and the unofficial end of summer. But let's not forget, this holiday wasn’t always about chilling by the pool. It was born out of the gritty struggle of workers who fought tooth and nail for the basic rights we take … [Read more...] about A Union’s Work Is Never Done!

Welcome Back &/or Carry On, Members!

August 23, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

Dear Friends and Members! Whether you are returning from a brief time off between semester assignments or the summer break, there's a few new and different things that all faculty members should be aware of! Your Union didn't take any time off this summer and we've been working around the clock to improve your working conditions and protect your rights. That said, we don't … [Read more...] about Welcome Back &/or Carry On, Members!

CCFA Summer Office Hours

July 11, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

Victoria Pride Parade 2024

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 our office hours are reduced due to seasonal staffing availability and PD claim processing may take up to 30 days. Please remember that all PD inquires, including claims should be sent to ac.nusomac@DP-AFCC. However, we know … [Read more...] about CCFA Summer Office Hours

Your 2024 AGM Election Results & Highlights

May 31, 2024 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 2024-25: The new Executive Committee members will take office on September 1, 2024. We are also pleased to inform you that Isabel Grondin (CSEE) has been elected to the position of CCFA Representative on the PD … [Read more...] about Your 2024 AGM Election Results & Highlights

Inadequate Parking at IU – Grievance Settlement 2024

May 31, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani 1 Comment

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

I can't think of a better recent example of our union "Working Together as One" than how so many members stepped up when we called on you to provide evidence for our Inadequate Parking at Interurban Grievance. Members working at Interurban submitted over 150 unique complaints documenting issues finding parking. Of these members scores of them were willing to provide direct … [Read more...] about Inadequate Parking at IU – Grievance Settlement 2024

Time Running Out for Summer PD Applications

May 30, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

Attention Members! The PD committee will only meet two more times before the summer break! If you have any PD requests that you hope to apply for before September, please make sure you get them in BY Friday June 7 OR Friday June 21. Otherwise, our next meeting is in the Fall, with a deadline for applications by Friday September 6. If you have any questions about … [Read more...] about Time Running Out for Summer PD Applications

Faculty Feature: Library Single Search Gets a New Look

May 30, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

Open Book in Spotlight

A new look for the Library’s Single Search submitted by Robbyn Lanning Hi colleagues! Here's a friendly FYI regarding a library system that is changing soon, Single Search, the key research interface/discovery system. Hopefully, this message helps reduce the number of instructors who may be surprised in the fall by the change. The library’s Single Search tool (EBSCO … [Read more...] about Faculty Feature: Library Single Search Gets a New Look

McGill Law Professors Striking, 2024 Congress Behind Picket Lines

May 27, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

Photo by Martin Lopez: https://www.pexels.com/photo/people-rallying-carrying-on-strike-signage-1094323/

Growing Number of Academic Associations Refusing to Attend the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences 2024 Congress as McGill University's Law Department Still on Strike Message to all faculty who are planning to attend Congress of Humanities and Social Sciences at McGill University in June In light of the current Association of McGill Professors of Law … [Read more...] about McGill Law Professors Striking, 2024 Congress Behind Picket Lines

CCFA Stands in Solidarity with the University of Victoria Student Demonstrators

May 11, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

The Camosun College Faculty Association stands in solidarity with the University of Victoria students peacefully demonstrating in opposition to Israel’s ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank. While we uphold these students’ right to freedom of assembly and expression, as post-secondary instructors and facilitators we also recognize the vital … [Read more...] about CCFA Stands in Solidarity with the University of Victoria Student Demonstrators

Faculty Feature: Celebrating Asian Heritage Month

May 10, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

Submitted by Pei Mei Chia, Join us at Na’tsa’maht at Lansdowne and in the CBA Atrium at Interurban on Tuesday, May 14 from 11 am – 1 pm Chairs, faculty, and administration from the School of Access are inviting you to an opportunity to bask in Asian culture by showcasing some traditional activities and new experiences! For this first annual Asian Heritage Month event, … [Read more...] about Faculty Feature: Celebrating Asian Heritage Month

Red Dress Day May 5, 2024

May 3, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, & Two-Spirit (MMIWG2S) (Text reblogged from Amnesty International Activism Guide - Red Dress Day 2024) May 5 is Red Dress Day, a day to remember and honour missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ peoples (MMIWG2S+). Red Dress Day serves as a painful reminder of the ongoing genocidal crisis of missing and … [Read more...] about Red Dress Day May 5, 2024

2024 Call for CCFA Charitable Donations Proposals

April 30, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

Call to Act, if not you, who?

We want to invite you to submit your proposals for the annual CCFA Charitable Donations.  Please read more about our 2023 & 2022 recipients on our Blog. Each year we prioritize projects involving CCFA faculty and students.  Please submit your letter of application to ac.ytlucafnusomac@afcc by May 15th.  The total approved budget for these donations combined is $1500 … [Read more...] about 2024 Call for CCFA Charitable Donations Proposals

It’s Almost Party Time!

April 25, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

It's not too late to get your party tickets for Saturday, May 4th, 2024, when the Camosun College Faculty Association is set to celebrate an impressive milestone - 50 years of working together as one! Join us, as we commemorate half a century of solidarity, camaraderie, and cooperation! We are inviting faculty members, retirees, and their loved ones to join us in this … [Read more...] about It’s Almost Party Time!

Faculty Feature: The History of Scheduled Development         

April 24, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani 1 Comment

Open Book in Spotlight

Re-published from Jan 2020 Confluence, Vol 9 - Issue 3, by Mark Kunen with edits & updates by Lynelle Yutani Next spring, the CCFA Negotiating Committee will enter a new round of bargaining that may, in some unpredictable ways, change the collective agreement that defines our salaries, benefits, and, to a large extent, our working conditions. The collective agreement is … [Read more...] about Faculty Feature: The History of Scheduled Development         

2024 CCFA AGM Notice

April 22, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

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

Greetings Members! You should already have a "save the date" meeting invite for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) invitation your Outlook calendars, now May 22 from 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM, including lunch. Contact us, if you don't! After our Winter General Meeting, members noted that our meeting had been scheduled in conflict with commencement! We elected to reschedule the AGM … [Read more...] about 2024 CCFA AGM Notice

If not YOU, then WHO?

April 19, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani 2 Comments

Call to Act, if not you, who?

Volunteer with the Union? Sheesh…I dunno… Submitted by Pei Mei Chia Some people swear by their unions while others swear at them. Whichever way you choose, I can tell you firsthand that our CCFA union is wonderful! I’m not here to convince you though I’m here to give you a brief insight into my first-year experience on the exec with an upfront look at the inner … [Read more...] about If not YOU, then WHO?

CCFA Signs the BC Students Open Letter

April 18, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

13 March 2024 The Honourable David Eby, MLA Premier of British Columbia Parliament Buildings Victoria, BC V8V 1X4 Dear Premier Eby and the Government of B.C., RE: BC Federation of Students Open Letter & 5 Calls to Action for Post-Secondary The [Organisation Name] has recently become a signatory on the BC Federation of Students’ open letter “We Can Do … [Read more...] about CCFA Signs the BC Students Open Letter

Faculty Feature: Blended Learning

March 27, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

Blended Learning: What are the Rules?  Submitted By Robin Fast, Derek Murray, & Emily Schudel Do you or have you been considering offering a course in a blended-learning mode? Have you heard conflicting messages about what blended learning is, how the course needs to be configured, and who determines the format?  Here are some key pieces that we hope will help … [Read more...] about Faculty Feature: Blended Learning

2024 Winter GM – Highlights

March 15, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani 1 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 March 7, 2024? We wish that everyone could be there, but know that it isn't possible so here are the highlights. Our next meeting will be the Annual General Meeting & due to a scheduling conflict will be rescheduled so please watch your college email account for an update to the … [Read more...] about 2024 Winter GM – Highlights

FPSE – HRISC Speakers Tour 2024

March 15, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

2024 FPSE Human Rights and International Solidarity Speakers Tour: Making a Place for Dialogue in Times of Conflict Tuesday, March 26, 20241:00 p.m. PT on Zoom Advocating for human rights has become a contentious issue on many university and college campuses across Canada and worldwide, yet part of the academic mission is to foster an environment conducive to inquiry and … [Read more...] about FPSE – HRISC Speakers Tour 2024

REMINDER! Notice of Spring 2024 Ed Co Elections

March 14, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani 1 Comment

Once again, it's Spring Elections time and there are three open Faculty seats on Education Council.  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 maybe you read a suspiciously similar post called "Notice of Upcoming 2023 Spring … [Read more...] about REMINDER! Notice of Spring 2024 Ed Co Elections

Know Your Rights: New LOA XX Revising & Rescinding Term Appointments

March 10, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani 1 Comment

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

When the college cancels offerings or fails to offer diverse learning content, particularly in Arts & Science, there can be a lot of negative effects: Sure, there's a ton of uncertainty on the horizon - partly due to the recent changes in International Student Visas. However, as we've all read in CamNews and has been reported to the Board of Governors by the President … [Read more...] about Know Your Rights: New LOA XX Revising & Rescinding Term Appointments

FYI: Work From Home Tax Reporting Changes

March 9, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

Hi Members, During our recent Winter General Meeting, a member inquired if we were eligible for T2200 forms for our tax filing this year. Since I didn't know the answer, but thought that there may be many of our members who had the same question, I'm sharing the College's answer on our blog. The information inside of the text box is a copy of the email I … [Read more...] about FYI: Work From Home Tax Reporting Changes

Register Now for CAUT Collective Bargaining April 02 – April 05, 2024

March 9, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

Greetings Members!   Have you been thinking about joining our Bargaining Team this year? We hope so! What? You're worried you won't know what is going on since you've never been at a bargaining table before? Don't worry, we got you! This CAUT Collective Bargaining workshop is just for you, I know, I took it last year! We are proud to bring you another … [Read more...] about Register Now for CAUT Collective Bargaining April 02 – April 05, 2024

2024 Winter GM – Thursday, March 7, 3:00-4:30 PM – Online

February 29, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

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

Attention Camosun College Faculty Association Members, your Winter General Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 7, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM, on Zoom.  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 Meeting before, GMs are held virtually, … [Read more...] about 2024 Winter GM – Thursday, March 7, 3:00-4:30 PM – Online

International Solidarity Fund

February 16, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

Call to Act, if not you, who?

The Federation of Post-Secondary Educators is accepting requests to access funding from the 2024 International Solidarity Fund (ISF) until Monday, February 26, 2024. You may access the  ISF Application Form 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 in the … [Read more...] about International Solidarity Fund

Labour Action for Equity Course

February 8, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

Register NOW for the CAUT Labour Action for Equity Course — March 4 - 15, 2024 Here's another great educational opportunity being offered in conjunction with the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) through our Federation of Post Secondary Educators (FPSE) affiliation! This is an ideal course where ongoing organizing with your association’s members is critical … [Read more...] about Labour Action for Equity Course

Faculty Feature: Something’s missing.

February 7, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

Submitted by: Morgan Myers It’s fair, in our Camosun College internal and external communications, a want to celebrate the happenings for students and staff. It’s fair to shine a lens on the many bright spots we, the students and staff at Camosun College, are engaged in. What’s unfair is the failure to make aware the gift of February as taking up space in our collective … [Read more...] about Faculty Feature: Something’s missing.

CCFA Endorses the FPSE Call for the Immediate Resignation of the Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills

February 1, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani

The Camosun College Faculty Association endorses the following FPSE statement and actions. The Federation of Post-Secondary Educators of BC (FPSE) joined today with our national partners, the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT), in writing to Premier David Eby to call for the immediate resignation of Selina Robinson, Minister of Post-Secondary Education … [Read more...] about CCFA Endorses the FPSE Call for the Immediate Resignation of the Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills

Know Your Rights: Scheduled Development Time

January 31, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani 2 Comments

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

Hi Continuing Faculty Members! This is by no means the "official" version of this clause. But until we do have one, it seemed wise to publish a clean version for readability since Scheduled Development Intents are due Feb 1! Remember that once you've created your Intent in Faculty Connect, you'll have to wait for your Chair AND Dean or Director to approve it before you … [Read more...] about Know Your Rights: Scheduled Development Time

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