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 who in addition to being our Contract Negotiation Chair and Lead Bargainer in … [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”:
#EmbraceEquity IWD2023
How will you mark International Women's Day this year? The Union and FPSE have a long and glorious history of doing A LOT for IWD each year. Originating from the Status of Women Standing Committee, now the Women & Gender Equity Committee (WGEC), FPSE along with the dedicated women at our local who had a passion for promoting gender equity usually plan and host a myriad … [Read more...] about #EmbraceEquity IWD2023
Guess who is turning 50?
Well, one of the fun things about doing Data Archiving and Scanning all of our old files is we've found a lot of things that we didn't really know we had. They weren't lost, just sort of forgotten. That's the challenge when a small group of insanely capable and dedicated members serve in the Union for a very long time. We have our own indispensable knowledge keepers, and … [Read more...] about Guess who is turning 50?
Request for information on behalf of the CCFA Contract Management Committee
Dear Colleagues, The Contract Management Committee has a few pieces of news for you as well as a query. In solidarity, Jeanne (on behalf of the Contract Management Committee: Frank Jankunis, Mark Kunen, Denelle Lambert, Peter Ove, Kelly Pitman, Dominique Roelants, Charlotte Sheldrake, and Lynelle Yutani) … [Read more...] about Request for information on behalf of the CCFA Contract Management Committee
Call for Proposals: 2023 FPSE International Solidarity Fund
Dear Members, The Federation of Post-Secondary Educators is accepting requests to access funding from the 2023 International Solidarity Fund (ISF) until Monday, February 20, 2023. You may access the online 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 … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: 2023 FPSE International Solidarity Fund
Free Webinar on Canadian Pension Plans & Climate Crisis
Hi Members! Ally Flynn, our FPSE Pension Advisory Committee member, wanted me to share a free webinar link with you. The webinar is Wednesday, February 8, @ 9 AM (12-1 EST). You need to register for a spot, but there doesn’t appear to be a limit on attendees. We know it is late notice for many of you, but it just came to our attention. Canadian … [Read more...] about Free Webinar on Canadian Pension Plans & Climate Crisis
Welcome Message from New PD Chair
Hello dear CCFA members. I want to introduce myself to you. I have just taken over the role of the CCFA Professional Development Fund committee chair (from Blair Fisher, who was in the role for many years). I thought it would be good to share some valuable tips and info with you about the PD funds and the process to apply. DID YOU KNOW? Term faculty are also entitled … [Read more...] about Welcome Message from New PD Chair
Union Response to Pay Date Change Fiasco
Dear Members, Earlier this month, it seemed like our members lost a week of pay because our pay date was postponed right after the Winter Holiday, and we won’t get that money back until we retire or otherwise leave the College’s employment. In September, when the College indicated it would change the dates of pay for CCFA members, it is clear that they utterly failed to … [Read more...] about Union Response to Pay Date Change Fiasco
What does “important” mean?
Recently your Union did something that may have surprised many of you. We sent an actual physical postcard... to your home address. No one on the current Exec could remember ever having done anything like that before; and don't for a minute imagine that it was an easy decision for the Executive Committee to make, either. We wrestled with the idea for a long time... we … [Read more...] about What does “important” mean?
FPSE Climate Action Standing Committee Speaker Series
The CCFA is proud to announce that the inaugural FPSE Climate Action Standing Committee Speakers Series will be held September 23rd, 2022 at 10 AM. Scott Saywell, Superintendent of BC School District 68 and Joan Brown, CAO of the Snuneymuxw First Nation will share their organization’s approaches on sustainability and climate issues with an emphasis on applying traditional … [Read more...] about FPSE Climate Action Standing Committee Speaker Series
Seeking Administrative Assistant – 4 Month Term Contract
Position Filled: CCFA Administrative Assistant Four Month, Term (w/possibility of renewal) | 12 hrs/week, M-F Flexible Schedule, In-Person Only The Camosun College Faculty Association (CCFA) is hiring an Administrative Assistant to assist the Faculty Association with a data archival project. Within the provisions of the following job description, the successful applicant will … [Read more...] about Seeking Administrative Assistant – 4 Month Term Contract
Know Your Rights: Right of First Refusal
We recently won an important arbitration about your rights. It pertains to the first level of job security that term faculty members can obtain (right of first refusal—see article 1.02 (g) in the Local Agreement). Right now, we need your help to monitor whether the College will honour this ruling. We don’t always know when members are having trouble exercising … [Read more...] about Know Your Rights: Right of First Refusal
Your 2022 AGM Election Results
Congratulations to your newly elected CCFA Executives! We are happy to announce that the following nominees have been elected or acclaimed to Office for 2022-23: President: Lynelle Yutani (HHS)VP: Sandy Bannikoff (A&S)Treasurer: Steve Popple (BUS)Contract Management Committee Chair: Jeanne Iribarne (A&S)Contract Negotiating Committee Chair: Kelly Pitman … [Read more...] about Your 2022 AGM Election Results
Know Your Rights: Getting Our Houses (Departments) in Order
Deans may come and go, but for most of us, our department is our home. That’s where our closest colleagues are, it’s where the most important discussions take place, and, if we are lucky, it’s where we find our best support. It’s also where collegial governance begins. I want to encourage you to take charge of some key areas in your department. If you organize … [Read more...] about Know Your Rights: Getting Our Houses (Departments) in Order
Privacy Policy – Interim
Privacy Policy - Interim, adapted from FPSE The Personal Information Protection Act regulates the manner in which CCFA collects, uses, retains, secures and discloses personal information. CCFA recognizes the importance of privacy and the sensitivity of personal information received in the course of activities. The organization is committed to protecting the … [Read more...] about Privacy Policy – Interim
Seeking Labour Relations Advisor
Position Filled: CCFA Labour Relations Advisor: One-Year Term (w/ possibility of renewal) | 60% FTE Part-Time The Camosun College Faculty Association (CCFA) is hiring a Labour Relations Advisor (LRA). The successful applicant for our newly created Labour Relations Advisor position will help our faculty association to represent the voices of over 600 continuing and term … [Read more...] about Seeking Labour Relations Advisor
