ULGA
University of Lethbridge Academically Employed Graduate Student’s Union
The ULGA is the bargaining agent for academically employed graduate students (Teaching and Research Assistants) at the University of Lethbridge. In 2017, the legislation in Alberta changed to require the formation of a union to represent graduate workers. In 2018 the ULGA was approved by the Labour Relations Board of Alberta and the union representatives have been advocating for improved working conditions for graduate workers.
For any questions or concerns, please contact the ULGA team at
gsa.labour@uleth.ca
We are looking for stewards and committee members. Please get in touch if you are interested.
Tentative Agreement reached – Feb 23rd, 2023
ULFA Statement of Support for Academic Freedom Article – Jan 24th, 2023
Bargaining update #7 – Jan 17th, 2023
Summary:
– All outstanding proposals tabled in a single package.
– Monetary proposals tabled.
– Employer rejected Academic freedom, GA fund, travel fund, and remote work reimbursement.
– Employer returned with a “pattern” monetary schedule and collective agreement expiry in 2025.
Bargaining update #6 – Dec 19th, 2022
Summary:
– New article sign off: Tech change and training.
– Signed off on existing articles: Termination and Renewal.
– Defended against concessions on termination.
– Contentious articles: Appointments and assignment of duties, Parking, Holidays and Academic Freedom.
– Next bargaining session scheduled for January 10th to 12th.
Bargaining update #5 – Nov 1st, 2022
Summary:
– Signed off on articles on Collective Bargaining, Management Rights, and an MOU on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
– Progressed slowed as employer sought concessions with their Hours of Work and Appointments language. Nothing agreed to yet.
– Next bargaining session scheduled for December 13th to 15th.
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