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
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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
2024 Winter GM – Highlights
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
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
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
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
CAUT Grievance Handling Workshop
This is another callout for CAUT Grievance Handling– which is being offered in conjunction with the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT). CCFA Members, through our membership in the Federation of Post Secondary Educators (FPSE), are eligible to enroll for this free training! This is an ideal course where you'll learn a little bit about the grievance and dispute … [Read more...] about CAUT Grievance Handling Workshop
You have new health benefits! Here’s how to use them.
As you hopefully already know, your 2022-2025 CCFA Bargaining Team negotiated Camosun Faculty a whole whack of new extended health benefits. These benefits are part of your total compensation package as Camosun employees, so make sure you take full advantage. Here's how: We have a pay-direct Drug Card! Manulife has finally started the process of mailing members our new … [Read more...] about You have new health benefits! Here’s how to use them.
If you didn’t receive retro pay, write your Union!
Happy New Year! Most Camosun College faculty members should have received their long-awaited (and much fought-for) retro pay from the negotiated wage increases in the 2022-2025 Collective Agreement on December 15. This includes continuing members employed at any point from ratification on Sept 21 to the date of the first issue of the pay increase on October 12 and any term … [Read more...] about If you didn’t receive retro pay, write your Union!
My Favorite Things – Union Style
When Rogers and Hammerstein wrote the beloved stage musical, the Sound of Music which debuted in 1959, they never imagined the song "My Favorite Things" would someday become closely associated with the winter holidays as a popular secular carol. It was Julie Andrews, performing "My Favorite Things" in 1961 on the Gary Moore TV Holiday Special that launched this song into the … [Read more...] about My Favorite Things – Union Style
CAUT Organizing School 101
WE WANT YOU! To go to Organizing School 101– this is a great, FREE course being offered in conjunction with the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) as part of our FPSE affiliation. This is an ideal course to learn how & why ongoing organizing with our members is critical for successful collective bargaining as well as promoting diversity equity, and … [Read more...] about CAUT Organizing School 101
Retro pay update: Dec 15 for most members
Hi everyone! Some good news on the first day of the exam period. The College has confirmed that it will issue retro pay for nearly all current members on the next payday, Dec 15! We know this retro pay from a cost-of-living increase is still coming later than it should, but we fought hard to make sure the Employer learned that delaying retro pay until 2024 was not … [Read more...] about Retro pay update: Dec 15 for most members
Canadian Labour Congress – Winter School 2024
The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) has released their course offerings for the upcoming 2024 Winter School, and it looks like another fantastic selection of introductory and advanced training opportunities in Labour Education. What is Labour Education, you ask? Labour education is the foundation and the future of Canada’s unions. It helps to strengthen unions by … [Read more...] about Canadian Labour Congress – Winter School 2024
New “Revised Medical Accommodations Process”
We don't often get to brag, but from time to time, the Union wins a major victory for all faculty members. Such was the case with our recent Mediated Settlement of the fact that our Employer had failed to evaluate and administer employee requests for medical accommodations in a fair and timely manner. The Union grieved the Employer's use of Manulife's Abilities Management … [Read more...] about New “Revised Medical Accommodations Process”
Organizing for Climate Action — December 4-8, 2023
This is a callout for CAUT Organizing for Climate Action– which is being offered in conjunction with the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT). This is an ideal course where academic associations can play a leading role in organizing their members to help our universities and colleges reduce their environmental impacts, Please take advantage of this … [Read more...] about Organizing for Climate Action — December 4-8, 2023
Past Members, You Need to Apply Now for Retro Pay!
Attention Members and former Camosun Employees! Please share this with any former faculty members that you know! We have a new Collective Agreement! What’s in it? Visit our FAQs to learn more! If you worked for Camosun between April 1, 2022 & September 21, 2023, you are eligible for BACK PAY, but you need to apply! This applies to ALL Substitute … [Read more...] about Past Members, You Need to Apply Now for Retro Pay!
A New Contract Needs New Stewards
(on behalf of your new Contract Management Chair, Peter Ove) I know we are all pleased with the improvements and gains in our new Collective Agreement and we have much to celebrate. However, ensuring that our employer honours all the new terms in the contract takes a team and the start of a new contract is a great time to join the Contract Management Committee. Even though … [Read more...] about A New Contract Needs New Stewards
We have a new Collective Agreement! What’s in it?
We're ecstatic to share Camosun College Faculty Association's new 2022-2025 Collective Agreement. Let's dive in! Jump ahead by clicking the issue important to you! Questions? Email ac.ytlucafnusomac@gniniagrab. Major gains and changes: Minor changes and clarifications: Concessions: Wages We bargained for an improved wage structure that includes an … [Read more...] about We have a new Collective Agreement! What’s in it?
2022-2025 Collective Agreement FAQ
Your CCFA Contract Negotiating Committee worked hard to secure our members a fair deal that improved working conditions, compensation, and benefits. There's a lot to take in! For a comprehensive look at all the changes, click here. We'll continue to update this page as we receive new information. Be sure to check back often! Wages Regularization Drug … [Read more...] about 2022-2025 Collective Agreement FAQ
Notice of Fall 2023 Ed Co By-Elections
Dear Members, Once again, I am writing to notify you about another upcoming by-election for Education Council representation. Some of you may remember my blog post last fall, “Why should you care about Academic Governance?” which explains how important it is to have strong faculty representation on our Educational Council and maybe even a suspiciously similar post … [Read more...] about Notice of Fall 2023 Ed Co By-Elections
CCFA Members Have Ratified Our 2022-2025 Collective Agreement
Congratulations, we have ratified the 2022-2025 Collective Agreement! The vote was 98% in favour of ratification with 183 members voting. During the meeting we recorded over 230 unique users logging on (close to a third of members). Kelly Pitman and the entire Bargaining Committee worked all through the Summer to bring members this deal and I want to thank … [Read more...] about CCFA Members Have Ratified Our 2022-2025 Collective Agreement
Such a Deal!
Bargaining Update #7 We are pleased to let you know that the CCFA and Camosun College have signed a tentative memorandum of settlement for a new Collective Agreement. The next step is for both parties to seek ratification from their people. You are our people, so please stay tuned for an invitation to a meeting in which we will explain the intended changes to the Collective … [Read more...] about Such a Deal!
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
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?
FINAL CALL Registration for CAUT GRIEVANCE HANDLING
You must register by 4 pm on Thursday March 9, 2023 This is the final call for CAUT Grievance Handling – which is being offered in conjunction with the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT). This is an ideal course for those new to grieving, and a great way for you to build grievance experience if you might be considering joining our Contract Management … [Read more...] about FINAL CALL Registration for CAUT GRIEVANCE HANDLING
Another Successful CCFA Winter GM!
Hi Members! We were so pleased to see so many of joining us at our General Meeting on March 2, 2023 from 3 - 4:30 PM. We had lots to share with you! Executive updates, including some Q & A time with your Bargaining and Contract Management Chairs! You heard a number of important announcements, calls to action, and we handed out some great door prizes - Munro's Books … [Read more...] about Another Successful CCFA Winter GM!
First Notice of upcoming 2023 Spring Elections
Happy Friday, Members! I wanted to inform you all of the upcoming Spring Elections. Some of you may remember my blog post last fall, “Why should you care about Academic Governance?” which explains how important it is to have strong faculty representation on our Educational Council. Our organization has been systematically attempting to expand their managerial rights … [Read more...] about First Notice of upcoming 2023 Spring Elections
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
CAUT GRIEVANCE HANDLING (March 27 – March 31, 2023) Another Educational Opportunity CCFA!
Good Afternoon Members, This is the first call for CAUT Grievance Handling – register by 4:00 PM on Thursday March 9, 2023 which is being offered in conjunction with the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT). This is an ideal course for those new to grieving – that’s the dispute resolution process between the employer and union. Please take advantage of … [Read more...] about CAUT GRIEVANCE HANDLING (March 27 – March 31, 2023) Another Educational Opportunity CCFA!
