This is a message from your friendly neighbourhood union rep, Kelly Pitman. Vacation entitlement for CCFA members is covered in Clause 8 of the Local Collective Agreement. I urge you to read the clause to get the full picture of your rights and obligations. In the meantime, here are some highlights. Calculating Vacation Continuing Employees, … [Read more...] about Know Your Rights: Vacation
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PD Fund Update: 2023 Travel per Diem
PD Fund Update As of April 1, 2023 the rates for travel per diems and mileage have increased! Please make sure to use the new updated travel claim form after your PD activity, which you can access off the CCFA Website. These amounts will be made retroactive to April 1 for any applications that have already been approved. We've also head from many faculty members that … [Read more...] about PD Fund Update: 2023 Travel per Diem
Know Your Rights: Appraisals
Your Union wants you to be better informed about your Collective Agreement Rights. We’ve done blog posts on various topics and clauses, and our infosessions will start back up again in May-June. For now, enjoy our latest installment of “Know Your Rights” written by the very fabulous Kelly Pitman ac.nusomac@namtiP, who in addition to being our Contract Negotiation … [Read more...] about Know Your Rights: Appraisals
Important Minor Change to PD Application Timelines
Update from Martha McAlister, Chair of the PD Committee. Though still not up to pre-Covid levels, the PD committee continues to see an increase in applications, with more faculty travelling again and taking advantage of some very interesting learning opportunities. We recognize the application process can be challenging for some faculty, particularly if you haven’t done it … [Read more...] about Important Minor Change to PD Application Timelines
Know Your Rights: COVID-19 s.54 Settlement Re: “The Pivot”:
Hi Members, here's a little blast from the past! It's come to my attention that many of you have lost track of your COVID-19 Workload Complaint s.54 Settlement information. That's totally understandable as it was well over a year ago that we finally settled it. Fast in terms of how long it normally takes to resolve a grievance, but almost two years after-the-fact, none … [Read more...] about Know Your Rights: COVID-19 s.54 Settlement Re: “The Pivot”:
