Weldon Cowan (pictured below) is stepping down as one of the three Federation of Post Secondary Educators (FPSE) Pension Trustees. FPSE is seeking to appoint a new Pension Trustee, and the Pension’s Advisory Committee (PAC) is soliciting nominations for a Trustee for the Pension Plan from Member Locals (CCFA is Local 12) and PAC. In accordance with FPSE’s Pension Advisory … [Read more...] about Call Out for FPSE Trustee for College Pension Plan – APPLY BEFORE SEPT 12!
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What More Befitting of Labour Day than A Job Action?
What More Befitting of Labour Day than a Job Action? Unless you're up to your eyeballs in preparations for the first week of classes, because you've just received your Term contract or your expected work assignment has been changed at the last minute, you're probably looking forward to enjoying the long weekend. However, Labour Day only exists because workers before us … [Read more...] about What More Befitting of Labour Day than A Job Action?
Bargaining Bulletin 4: You’ve gotta have (bad) faith
Hi friends, As we are wrapping up the summer term and preparing for the boisterous fall term, it's time to update you on the status of our contract negotiations. As you may recall, in June, we tabled a one-year, wage-only package with a single item: a 3.6% general wage increase for all faculty. Given how far apart our respective visions for the College were, we felt this … [Read more...] about Bargaining Bulletin 4: You’ve gotta have (bad) faith
Summer Hours 2025
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
Bargaining 2025: An Audacious Step Forward
Last Monday, June 16 was an eventful day in bargaining. Why on earth would we do that? This is a long post about a short day—but it's important to see the whole picture. Here goes: 1. We did this together, and it mattered. More than 20 observers from across the College attended our bargaining session. (You can read CCFA President Lynelle's conversation on open … [Read more...] about Bargaining 2025: An Audacious Step Forward
GET YOUR PD APPLICATION IN BEFORE THE SUMMER BREAK!
We only have 2 more meetings, and the deadline for the final meeting before we resume in September is NOON, THURSDAY JUNE 19!!! Please contact the CCFA office if you have any questions. ac.nusomac@DP-AFCC … [Read more...] about GET YOUR PD APPLICATION IN BEFORE THE SUMMER BREAK!
One Last Call for 2024/25 Fiscal Year PD Expenses!
If you still have any outstanding approved PD expenses to claim for the 2024/2025 fiscal year (any PD activity that began between April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025), you must submit them to the CCFA office BY Thursday APRIL 3! After that date you will no longer be able to make a claim on 24/25 expenses that you have already been approved for. Your claim account will be closed (due … [Read more...] about One Last Call for 2024/25 Fiscal Year PD Expenses!
Last Call for 2024 Fiscal PD Applications!
The end of the 2024 PD fiscal year is almost here. … [Read more...] about Last Call for 2024 Fiscal PD Applications!
Unable to complete a PD activity that you paid for?
If you are no longer able to complete a PD activity due to extenuating circumstances, the PD committee will consider, on a case-by-case basis, approving your non-refundable expenses. Rationales considered include sickness or conference cancellations but may also include re-evaluating your original decision to attend for ethical, moral or political reasons. In these cases, … [Read more...] about Unable to complete a PD activity that you paid for?
Last call for CCFA long-term professional development funding!
The 2025 deadline of January 31 is fast approaching! Are you a continuing CCFA member? Are you thinking about taking a Masters or PhD program? Or some other long-term PD activity? You may be eligible for long-term funding. Contact the office at ac.nusomac@DP-AFCC and start the application process now. … [Read more...] about Last call for CCFA long-term professional development funding!
2024 Seniority List
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
Thinking about Long-Term PD?
New Long-Term PD application forms for the 2025 year are now available on the website! If you are interested in applying, please use the most current forms and talk to the CCFA office for guidance. The deadline for long-term funds is fast approaching! In addition, the newly updated PD Fund Guidelines for the 2025 year are now available on the website. Refer to these … [Read more...] about Thinking about Long-Term PD?
Haven’t decided what to do with your LWSA?
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?
PD Funding Still Available for your PD Activities!
Submitted on behalf of Martha McAlister As you are aware, the college has been put under an "Essential Spending Mandate". You will have been told that nonessential spending includes "Optional or deferrable conferences". NOTE: This does NOT apply to CCFA funded PD activities! These funds are entirely at the discretion of the CCFA. So please, keep applying for funds to … [Read more...] about PD Funding Still Available for your PD Activities!
Workload & Why It Matters
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
Your LWSA fund got a boost to $375. Make sure to claim your money!
Our Lifestyle and Wellness Spending Account (LWSA) that we negotiated as part of the last bargaining round just got bumped to $375 per eligible member. The instructions are nearly unchanged so make sure you apply and get the money you are entitled to! >> Click here for instructions on how to claim your $375! Unfortunately, faculty members have only accessed 30% of the … [Read more...] about Your LWSA fund got a boost to $375. Make sure to claim your money!
Faculty Professional Development Funding
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
Invite your Union to your next Department Meeting!
Our current collective agreement expires in less than six months. Yes, the contract we ratified only a year ago is already on its post-retirement contract. Your Contract Negotiations Team (CNC) is well on its way to drafting new language to secure better working conditions for you and your faculty colleagues. From our General Meetings, our Town Halls, and our many hallway … [Read more...] about Invite your Union to your next Department Meeting!
Thinking about completing a Professional Development activity?
Submitted on behalf of Martha McAlister The 2024-25 PD application submission deadlines are now available. Professional Development funding is available through the CCFA for both Continuing and Term faculty! You can be reimbursed for course registration fees, conferences (and travel to them), textbooks, workshops, or other educational activities. You will find … [Read more...] about Thinking about completing a Professional Development activity?
Inadequate Parking at IU – Grievance Settlement 2024
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
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: The History of Scheduled Development
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
Know Your Rights: New LOA XX Revising & Rescinding Term Appointments
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
Register Now for CAUT Collective Bargaining April 02 – April 05, 2024
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
Labour Action for Equity Course
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
Know Your Rights: Scheduled Development Time
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
The $250 (UPDATE: $375!) Lifestyle and Wellness Spending Account is (finally) here!
THE DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR THE LWSA HAS NOW PASSED. MANULIFE WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY MORE CLAIMS. If you have already submitted a claim before May 1, 2025 and it was rejected or stalled, contact ac.ytlucafnusomac@gniniagrab for help. UPDATE: This fund has been increased from $250 per eligible member to $375! Click for more. We know members have been waiting patiently for the … [Read more...] about The $250 (UPDATE: $375!) Lifestyle and Wellness Spending Account is (finally) here!
Know Your Rights: Faculty Appraisal Update
We recently held three Know Your Rights: Faculty Appraisal Infosessions. While these were attended by over 100 members, we know that not everyone who wanted to, was able to attend. Here's a review of what we covered and what we learned from the members who attended! This is an update of our original Know Your Rights: Appraisal post and review Clause 28 of the CCFA Local … [Read more...] about Know Your Rights: Faculty Appraisal Update
Know Your Rights: Faculty Hiring Panels
How is Hiring done in your Department? I've heard about quite a few different processes being used and unfortunately, that's a problem because there's just one, acceptable BARGAINED process allowed. From our most recent Memorandum of Settlement which will eventually become our 2022-2025 Collective Agreement. Faculty Hiring Panels, as outlined in the Camosun-CCFA … [Read more...] about Know Your Rights: Faculty Hiring Panels
Warning! Predatory Conferences
Martha McAlister and the PD Funding Committee would like members to beware of SCAM conferences. There has been an increase in fake "Predatory Conferences" Before you seek funding to attend a conference, please ensure it is a reputable organization. It can be very hard to detect and a number of us have been fooled. Keep an eye out for some of these red … [Read more...] about Warning! Predatory Conferences
