2026-27 Intents and Summer Proposals will be due February 1! It was wonderful to see so many faculty members who joined the CCFA Infosession today. We even had an exempt administrator attend! Contact us if you don't have the links to our infosessions in your Outlook Calendar. But just in case you missed it, here's an updated Know Your Rights blog on what we covered. All … [Read more...] about Know Your Rights: Scheduled Development
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Know Your Rights: 2025 Seniority List
Finally... Hello members! The 2025 Seniority List is finally published on our website, and in time-honoured tradition, I'm going to recycle a post from last year to help you determine if your Seniority has been calculated correctly. You can download the 2025 Seniority List if you click here. It is also posted on the front page of our website and on the Camosun Intranet. If … [Read more...] about Know Your Rights: 2025 Seniority List
Know Your Rights: Check Your Cheque 2025
What We Learned — and What to Do Next Our latest Check Your Cheque infosession was held on December 10, and once again the message was clear: your pay advice is one of the most powerful tools you have for protecting your rights and your earnings. Whether you’re new to Camosun or have been here for years, understanding how to read your paycheque is essential, and based on the … [Read more...] about Know Your Rights: Check Your Cheque 2025
Time to start thinking about Scheduled Development!
2025-26 Intents and Proposals will be due February 1! All continuing, probationary, indefinite term, and post-retirement Faculty Members, except International Education Project Officers, Senior Analysts, and Program Developers in Professional Studies and Industry Training, are entitled to two months (or the equivalent) free of regular duties for approved scheduled … [Read more...] about Time to start thinking about Scheduled Development!
Informal Request Denied?
It's a tale as old as time, "I asked my dean/director and they told me NO, what can the Union do about it?" Well... honestly? Not much... until something's been put in writing, an email, a text, a fax (does anyone actually have one of those anymore?) or... etched on a stone tablet, spray painted on the side of a building... you get the idea. (Hey, I'm Gen X we love … [Read more...] about Informal Request Denied?
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?
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
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
