Bargaining

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Tentative Agreement reached – Feb 23rd, 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 13^th to 15^th.

Bargaining update #4 – July 28th, 2022
Summary:
– New articles signed: Discipline, Information sharing, and Union representation and activities.
– Existing articles amended and signed: Grievance procedures and Remuneration.
– Progress on: Articles on Definitions, Management Rights, and the Collective Agreement.
– Maintained collaborative relationship with employer.

Bargaining update #3 – Progress at the Bargaining Table – March 15th, 2022
Summary:
– Respectful negotiations
– Signed off on five articles.
– Member survey coming soon.

Bargaining update #2 – ULGSA Bargaining Resumes – January 25th-26th
Highlights:
– ULGSA labour committee bargaining team met with HR.
– Both parties tabled non-monetary packages
– ULGSA tabled package can be found here
– Scheduling new dates for February to continue bargaining

Bargaining Update #1 – August 18th, 2021
Grad Student Bargaining Team Holds Transitionary Caucus