Human Resources - Latest News Labour full /hr/channels_item/17 en Academic Casuals Unionization /hr/node/11931 <p>Following the petition filed by AGSEM on April 30, 2024, to certify the group of employees occupying a position classified as ‘’Academic Casuals’’, the <i>Tribunal administratif du Travail</i>, the Quebec government body that oversees unionization, handed down a decision on August 13, 2024, confirming that several Academic Casuals positions were now unionized and represented by AGSEM. The bargaining unit is defined as follows:</p> Mon, 19 Aug 2024 14:37:25 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University AGSEM Unionization Drive /hr/node/11866 <p>On Tuesday April 30th 2024, the Association of Graduate Students Employed at ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ (AGSEM) filed the attached petition for the certification of academic support workers employed by ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ. The academic support workers in the attached list are targeted by this unionization drive.</p> <p><a href="/hr/files/hr/liste_des_salaries_au_moment_du_depot_de_la_requete144635359.1_003.pdf" target="_blank">Liste des salariés au moment du dépôt de la requête</a></p> Thu, 16 May 2024 15:37:16 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Agreement in principle with AGSEM (Teaching assistants) /hr/node/11859 <p><i>The following message is being sent on behalf of ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ’s Human Resources Department</i></p> <p><i>La version française suit.</i></p> <p>Dear members of the ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ Community,</p> <p>We are pleased to announce that ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ and the Association of Graduate Students Employed at ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ (AGSEM) reached an agreement in principle on April 15, 2024.</p> Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:45:42 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University AMPFA files a petition for certification /hr/node/11857 <p>On Friday, April 5, 2024, Quebec's Tribunal administratif du travail -- the government body that oversees unionization -- notified ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ that the Association of ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ Professors of the Faculty of Arts (AMPFA) has filed a petition for certification.</p> <p>The University will adhere to all applicable laws throughout this process, and in keeping with the Labour Code we have posted the attached document (on the right-hand side of this page), containing the petitions filed and associated hearing notices. We will communicate further as we learn more.</p> Thu, 11 Apr 2024 13:37:07 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University MCLIU Course Lecturers and Instructors Approve New Collective Agreement /hr/node/11854 <p>The MCLIU Course Lecturers and Instructors Union held its Special General Assembly on April 5, 2024 to present the contents of the agreement in principle. We are pleased to announce that members voted in favor of the proposed new collective agreement. The current agreement expired on August 31, 2022; the new agreement will end on August 31, 2027.</p> <p>In the coming weeks, the parties will finalize and sign the text of the new agreement. Shortly thereafter, the detailed terms will be shared with the community.</p> Tue, 09 Apr 2024 14:39:05 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Update on AGSEM (Teaching Assistant) Negotiations /hr/node/11852 <p><i>The following message is being sent on behalf of ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ’s Human Resources Department.</i></p> <p><i>La version française suit.</i></p> <p>Dear members of the ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ community,</p> <p>As noted in my March 23 <a href="/hr/channels/news/teaching-assistants-strike-beginning-monday-356360" target="_blank">message</a>, the Association of Graduate Students Employed at ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ (AGSEM) representing Teaching Assistants began a strike on March 25. Since then, we have received various questions from our community, which I aim to address below.</p> Fri, 05 Apr 2024 19:34:40 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Agreement in Principle: MCLIU Course Lecturers and Instructors /hr/node/11839 <p>We are pleased to announce that, ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ and MCLIU Course Lecturers and Instructors reached an agreement in principle on March 25th.</p> <p>The parties’ negotiation committees have agreed to recommend the contents of the agreement to their respective constituents and to keep the details of the agreement confidential until the Union has had an opportunity to share them with its members.</p> Tue, 02 Apr 2024 15:19:42 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Teaching assistants on strike beginning on Monday /hr/node/11836 <p>Saturday, March 23, 2024</p> <p><i>The following message is being sent on behalf of ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ’s Human Resources Department </i></p> <p> </p> <p>Dear members of the ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ Community,</p> <p> </p> <p>The Association of Graduate Students Employed at ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ (AGSEM) has informed us of its intent to go on strike on Monday, March 25, 2024. This follows a vote held between March 13 and 16, 2024, providing AGSEM with an 8-week strike mandate, pending negotiation progress for the renewal of their collective agreement.</p> Mon, 25 Mar 2024 19:55:34 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Frequently Asked Questions - Labour Dispute AGSEM - TAs /hr/node/11835 <p style="text-align:center"><b>FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS<br /> LABOUR DISPUTE AGSEM - TAs</b></p> <p align="center"><b>Course Instructors/supervisors</b></p> <p>In the event of a labour dispute, the University will continue its operations. The academic integrity of programs will be honoured, and students, faculty and staff will have the freedom to enter and exit the University building and grounds. The University wishes to take all measures necessary to ensure that students are not unduly affected by a strike, particularly the graduating class.</p> Thu, 21 Mar 2024 19:19:05 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Strike on February 13 for some professors in Law /hr/node/11810 <p>Dear members of the ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ Community,</p> <p>The Association of ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ Professors of Law (AMPL) has informed us of its intent to hold a day-long strike on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. This follows a vote on December 11, 2023, providing AMPL with a mandate to strike for as many as five days, pending negotiation progress for their first collective agreement.</p> <p>¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ recognizes the right to labour action within the parameters of the law and hopes that impacts on students and colleagues will be kept to a minimum.</p> <p><b>Certain classes affected by strike action</b></p> Mon, 12 Feb 2024 16:48:21 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Out of Province Remote Work Restrictions /hr/node/11695 <div>Memorandum <p>To: HR Community and Hiring Managers</p> <p>From: Francis Desjardins, Director, Labour &amp; Employee Relations</p> <p>Subject: Out of Province Remote Work Restrictions</p> <p>Date: November 9, 2023</p> <hr /> <p>Dear colleagues,</p></div> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 18:59:14 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Recent policy updates for MPEX employees /hr/node/11580 <p><b>Recent policy updates for MPEX employees</b></p> <p>Following discussions and consultations, ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ updated four policies that apply to MPEX employees. They include the policies on <i>Dispute Resolution</i>, <i>Parental Leaves</i>, <i>Salary Administration</i> and <i>Temporary Employment</i>.</p> <p><b>Why were the policies updated?</b></p> Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:24:07 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University MCLIU (Course Lecturers and Instructors) and ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ /hr/node/11491 <p>On November 2, 2022, ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ and MCLIU exchanged their respective proposals for the renewal of the agreement which expired on August 31, 2022. The parties subsequently met on a regular basis and progressed on the non-monetary clauses. On March 30, 2023, the Union tabled its monetary demands and on April 27, employer representatives presented a comprehensive proposal on the non-monetary elements as well as ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ’s monetary proposal. The parties will continue their discussions in a meeting scheduled for May 24.</p> Thu, 04 May 2023 18:37:10 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Proposed agreements ratified by 3 SEU Units /hr/node/11489 <p>We are pleased to announce that the proposed agreements to SEU: Facilities Management - Student Housing Services - Dining Services - Faculty Club, Printing Services and Data Centre employees were ratified by membership in General Assemblies over several days and completed on April 22.</p> <p>The current agreement expired on November 7, 2021. The new agreement will come into effect upon signature by the parties and will expire on April 3, 2027.</p> <p>The parties will finalize and sign the texts of the new agreements and share the detailed terms with the community in the coming weeks.</p> Tue, 25 Apr 2023 16:43:12 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Post-doctoral Fellows ratify new collective agreement /hr/node/11471 <p>We are pleased to announce that the AMURE union representing Post-Doctoral Fellows held a General Assembly and voted in favor of the proposed new collective agreement.</p> <p>The parties are working on finalising the documents in preparation for the signature of the new collective agreement. Information sessions will soon be organised to share the details of this new agreement with the community. The new agreement will come in effect on the date of signature by the parties and will expire on May 31, 2026.</p> Wed, 19 Apr 2023 13:06:02 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Tentative Agreement Reached with 3 SEU Units /hr/node/11466 <p>We are pleased to announce that a tentative agreement was reached on April 4<sup>th</sup> between ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ and three bargaining units represented by SEU: Facilities Management - Student Housing Services - Dining Services - Faculty Club, Printing Services and Data Centre. The Union will soon invite its membership to general assemblies to vote on the proposed new collective agreements. We will share the results of the votes which should be completed at the latest on April 22.</p> <p><i>This message has been issued jointly by SEU Local 800 (FTQ) and ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ</i></p> Thu, 06 Apr 2023 13:28:13 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Negotiation Update: Post-doctoral Fellows /hr/node/11437 <p>We are pleased to announce that the parties reached a tentative agreement on March 28 and that the Union will soon invite its membership to a General Assembly to vote on the proposed new collective agreement. The parties have agreed not to communicate the contents of the agreement until the vote has taken place.</p> Thu, 30 Mar 2023 13:46:46 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Negotiation Update: AMURE Research Associates and Research Assistants /hr/node/11413 <p>Negotiations for the renewal of the collective agreement for Research Assistants and Associates between AMURE and ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ began in the Fall of 2022. The parties have been meeting on a regular basis and have been able to discuss and come to agreement on a number of non-monetary elements.</p> Thu, 16 Feb 2023 19:02:37 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University AGSEM Invigilators vote in favour of the proposed agreement /hr/node/11330 <p>The AGSEM Unit 2-Union of Invigilators held its General Assembly on November 17, 2022 to present the tentative agreement to its members. We are pleased to announce that members voted in favor of the proposed new collective agreement. The current agreement expired on April 30, 2020. The new agreement will come into effect upon signature by the parties and will expire on December 1, 2025.</p> Wed, 07 Dec 2022 20:10:19 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Negotiation Update: AGSEM Invigilators /hr/node/11298 <p>We are pleased to inform you that, after nineteen months of negotiations between the parties, a tentative agreement with AGSEM for the Invigilators was reached on November 1<sup>st</sup> with the support of a conciliator appointed by the Ministry of Labor.</p> <p>The union will hold an assembly on November 17<sup>th </sup>for their members to vote on the tentative agreement.</p> <p>We will keep you posted on the vote results as soon as we know.</p> Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:03:24 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Negotiation Update: Post-doctoral Fellows /hr/node/11296 <p>Negotiations for Post-doctoral Fellows (Researchers) between AMURE and ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ began in June of 2021 and the parties have met regularly since then. The parties have been able to discuss and come to agreement on several non-monetary elements within the collective agreement. In February 2022, the parties obtained the assistance of a Conciliator appointed by the Ministère du Travail to assist them in progressing towards an agreement.</p> Thu, 10 Nov 2022 16:35:54 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University MUNACA - New Collective Agreement /hr/node/11211 <p>We are pleased to announce that the negotiation between ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ and MUNACA has now come to an end, after two years of discussions.</p> <p>The appointment of an arbitrator by the Ministry of Labour allowed the parties to agree on more topics during the recent months of July and August, until she rendered a decision on the last item in dispute on September 9, 2022.</p> Mon, 19 Sep 2022 13:42:43 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University SEU Trades & Powerhouse - Downtown and Macdonald Campus /hr/node/11107 <p>We are pleased to announce that all three units of the Service Employees Union (SEU) have voted in favour of the proposed new collective agreement. Following the vote last week by the Downtown Campus Trades Bargaining Unit, the Trades and Powerhouse employees of the Macdonald campus and Downtown Powerhouse employees represented by SEU completed their vote on June 15.</p> <p>The current agreement expired on May 31, 2019. The new agreement will come into effect upon signature by the parties and will expire on May 31, 2025.</p> Fri, 17 Jun 2022 19:42:34 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Negotiation update: SEU Trades & Powerhouse - Downtown and Macdonald Campus /hr/node/11103 <p>Members of the Downtown Campus Trades Bargaining Unit of the Service Employees Union met on June 8 and voted in favour of the proposed new collective agreement. This new agreement replaces the agreement that expired on May 31, 2019 and will expire on May 31, 2025. General Assemblies for the ratification of the agreement by the remaining two units – Downtown Powerhouse and Trades &amp; Powerhouse Macdonald – will be held on June 13 and 15 respectively. An announcement will then be issued to share the final results of these negotiations.</p> <p> </p> Mon, 13 Jun 2022 18:23:37 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University MUNACA Negotiations Update /hr/node/11093 <h2><u>HR update to managers – MUNACA negotiations</u></h2> <p><i>As we enter the annual compensation review period, the following information is provided to managers and supervisors to keep them abreast and help them discuss or answer questions from staff pertaining to the ongoing negotiations with MUNACA.</i></p> <p>¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ and MUNACA leadership began negotiations on a new collective agreement in Fall 2020. Since then, the parties have met regularly, despite challenges associated with the pandemic, and have come to agreement on most of the non-monetary elements.</p> Tue, 12 Apr 2022 17:46:10 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Global Agreement Reached with 3 SEU groups /hr/node/11070 <p>¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University has agreed on all aspects of new collective agreements with three bargaining units represented by SEU: Trades (Downtown Campus); Powerhouse (Downtown Campus); Trades &amp; Powerhouse (Macdonald Campus). The Union will soon invite its membership to general assemblies to vote on the proposed new collective agreements. The parties have agreed not to communicate the contents of the agreements until the votes has taken place.</p> <p><em>This message has been issued jointly by SEU Local 800 (FTQ) and ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ</em></p> Tue, 01 Mar 2022 19:28:38 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Negotiation Update - AMUSE (Casual Employees) /hr/node/11032 <p>The AMUSE Union for casual employees held its General Assembly online on January 25, 2022 to present the tentative agreement to its members. We are pleased to announce that members voted in favor of the proposed new collective agreement. The current agreement expired on May 31, 2020. The new agreement will come into effect upon signature by the parties and will expire on May 31, 2025.</p> <p>The parties will finalize and sign the text of the new agreement, and in the coming weeks, the detailed terms will be shared with the community.</p> Fri, 04 Feb 2022 17:51:53 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Negotiation Update - AMUSE (Casual Employees) /hr/node/10962 <p><b><u>Agreement in principle – AMUSE</u></b><b><u>/PSAC non-academic casual employees</u></b></p> <p>We are pleased to announce that following a year and half of collective agreement negotiations between the parties, ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ and AMUSE (AMUSE/PSAC) reached an agreement in principle on December 16, 2021.</p> <p>The parties’ negotiation committees have agreed to recommend the contents of the agreement to their respective constituents and to keep the details of the agreement confidential until the Union has had an opportunity to share them with its members.</p> Tue, 21 Dec 2021 21:21:46 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Negotiation Update: AMUSE (Casual Employees) /hr/node/10941 <p>Since June 30, 2021, the parties have met 4 times to discuss their respective monetary proposals. Discussions are progressing, and the parties have discussed monetary items such as:</p> Thu, 30 Sep 2021 14:33:51 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Negotiation Update: AMUSE (Floor Fellows) /hr/node/10940 <p>Since June 8, 2021, the parties have met 5 times in the presence of the Conciliator appointed by the Ministry of Labour.</p> <p>The parties have engaged in exploratory and detailed discussions regarding the inclusion of Student Housing and Hospitality’s principles and values in the collective agreement, the guest sign-in policy for staff, and the number of guests permitted in an employee’s room.</p> Thu, 30 Sep 2021 14:31:37 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Negotiation Update: MUNACA /hr/node/10938 <p>Negotiations between MUNACA and ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ began in the fall of 2020 and the parties have met regularly since then. Parties have been able to discuss and come to agreement on almost all the non-monetary elements within the collective agreement, including: Definitions, Discrimination and Harassment, Grievance and Disagreement Procedure, Disciplinary Measures, Probationary Period, Unpaid Leave of Absence, Labour Relations Committee, Rest Periods, Overtime, and Technological Change.</p> Tue, 28 Sep 2021 16:34:52 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Negotiation Update: AMUSE (Casual Employees) /hr/node/10787 <p>On September 22, 2020, the parties met to exchange non-monetary proposals for the renewal of the collective agreement for non-academic casuals. The collective agreement expired on May 31, 2020. Since then, the Parties have met 17 times for half-day virtual sessions. Several non-monetary items have been agreed upon between the parties, including:</p> Wed, 30 Jun 2021 14:50:16 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Negotiation Update: AMUSE (Floor Fellows) /hr/node/10786 <p>On September 29, 2020, the parties met to exchange non-monetary proposals for the renewal of the collective agreement for Floor Fellows. The collective agreement expired on July 3, 2020. Since then, the Parties have met 19 times for half-day virtual sessions. Several non-monetary items have been agreed upon between the parties, including:</p> Wed, 30 Jun 2021 14:46:13 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Negotiation update: SEU Trades & Powerhouse - Downtown and Macdonald Campus /hr/node/10743 <p>Since the last update on July 7<sup>th</sup>, SEU Union representatives for Trades and Powerhouse / Macdonald and Downtown campuses and University representatives met 20 times.</p> Mon, 29 Mar 2021 18:39:29 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University AGSEM TAs and ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ sign a new collective agreement /hr/node/10652 <p>We are pleased to announce that on December 23, 2020, the Association of Graduate Students employed at ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ (AGSEM-FNEEQ) and ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University signed a new collective agreement. The previous agreement expired on June 30, 2018 and the new agreement will end on July 31, 2023.</p> <p>In the coming weeks, the detailed terms of the agreement will be shared with the community. The collective agreement will be posted soon on the Union’s and the University’s websites.</p> <p><i>This update is meant to inform our community and has been validated by the Union.</i></p> Tue, 12 Jan 2021 18:58:11 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University MCLIU Course Lecturers and Instructors and ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ sign a new collective agreement /hr/node/10650 <p>We are pleased to announce that on December 23, 2020, the Course Lecturers and Instructors Union (MCLIU) and ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University signed their second Collective Agreement. The first Agreement expired on October 29, 2018 and the second Agreement will end August 31, 2022.</p> <p>In the coming weeks, the details of the Agreement will be shared with the community. The Collective Agreement will be posted soon on the Union and University’s websites.</p> <p><i>This update is meant to inform our community and has been approved by the Union.</i></p> Tue, 12 Jan 2021 18:55:39 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University MCLIU Course Lecturers and Instructors Approve New Collective Agreement /hr/node/10565 <p>The MCLIU Course Lecturers and Instructors Union held its Special General Assembly online, this November 20<sup>th</sup>, 2020. We are pleased to announce that members voted in favor of the proposed new collective agreement. The current agreement expired on October 29, 2018; the new agreement will end on August 31, 2022.</p> <p>In the coming weeks, the parties will finalize and sign the text of the new agreement. Shortly thereafter, the detailed terms will be shared with the community.</p> <p><i>This update is meant to inform our community and has been validated by the Union.</i></p> Wed, 02 Dec 2020 21:14:56 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Agreement in Principle: MCLIU Course Lecturers and Instructors /hr/node/10551 <p>We are pleased to announce that, following more than two years of collective agreement negotiations between the parties, ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ and MCLIU Course Lecturers and Instructors reached an agreement in principle on October 30<sup>th</sup>.</p> <p>The parties’ negotiation committees have agreed to recommend the contents of the agreement to their respective constituents and to keep the details of the agreement confidential until the Union has had an opportunity to share them with its members.</p> Mon, 09 Nov 2020 22:11:21 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Update on negotiations with MUNACA /hr/node/10534 <p>On September 10, 2020, the University met with MUNACA union representatives to begin negotiating the first collective agreement of their new bargaining unit accredited by the <i>Tribunal Administratif du Travail</i> on August 2, 2019. The parties agreed to meet on a weekly basis in order to ensure the progression of the negotiation. As per standard practice, a negotiating protocol outlining the framework for the negotiation meetings and their conduct was agreed on by the parties during that session.</p> Wed, 14 Oct 2020 18:49:41 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Update: AGSEM TAs Approve New Collective Agreement /hr/node/10532 <p>After several information sessions outlining the content of the proposed agreement, the Association of Graduate Students employed at ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ (AGSEM-FNEEQ) held its general assembly online on September 30. Members voted in favor of the proposed new collective agreement. The current agreement expired on June 30, 2018; the new agreement will end on July 31, 2023.</p> <p>In the coming weeks, the parties will finalize and sign the text of the new agreement. Shortly thereafter, the detailed terms will be shared with the community.</p> Wed, 07 Oct 2020 20:53:18 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Negotiation update: Agreement in Principle: AGSEM Teaching Assistants /hr/node/10487 <p>Following almost two years of negotiations between the parties, an agreement in principle was reached on July 9<sup>th</sup> in presence of the Conciliator appointed by the Ministry of Labour.</p> <p>The parties’ negotiation committees have agreed to recommend the contents of this collective agreement to their respective constituents, and to keep the details confidential until the Union has had an opportunity to share them with its members.</p> Wed, 02 Sep 2020 21:02:06 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Negotiation update: SEU Trades & Powerhouse - Downtown and Macdonald Campus /hr/node/10472 <p>Since the last update on January 9th, 7 full day meetings in person and 11 half day online meetings took place between SEU Union representatives for Trades and Powerhouse / Macdonald and Downtown campuses and University representatives.</p> Tue, 07 Jul 2020 17:16:41 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Update: AGSEM Unionization Drive /hr/node/10445 <p>On Thursday April 30th 2020, AGSEM filed the attached petition for the certification for academic support workers employed by ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ. The academic support workers in the attached list are targeted by this unionization drive. </p> <p> </p> Thu, 02 Jul 2020 14:09:39 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University MUNACA/PSAC Bargaining Unit Update /hr/node/10394 <p>Following the MUNACA drive which resulted in a new MUNACA bargaining unit, the Union filed a claim with the Tribunal Administrative du Travail (TAT) that the expired MUNACA Collective Agreement, which had applied to the prior bargaining unit, should apply to employees now part of the new bargaining unit as of August 2, 2019, the date of the TAT’s <a href="/hr/channels/news/significant-update-regarding-m-unionization-drive-299164">decision</a>.</p> Wed, 05 Feb 2020 14:24:55 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Negotiation update: SEU Trades & Powerhouse - Downtown and Macdonald Campus /hr/node/10374 <p>Since the last update on October 29<sup>th</sup>, six meetings have taken place between SEU Union representatives for Trades and Powerhouse / Macdonald and Downtown campuses and University representatives. The Parties continued their discussion regarding work uniforms, safety shoes and Union bulletin boards; they reached agreements on these matters on October 30<sup>th</sup>.</p> Thu, 09 Jan 2020 21:14:33 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Negotiation update: MCLIU (Course Lecturers/Instructors) /hr/node/10372 <p>After initial discussions in September, it was then agreed that the best way to progress towards reaching an agreement was to work on global proposals including all the elements currently in discussion, rather than discussing items individually.</p> Tue, 07 Jan 2020 21:07:54 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Negotiation update: AGSEM Unit 1 (Teaching Assistants) /hr/node/10370 <p>Since our last update in July, the Parties have met eight times. The meetings provided the Parties with the opportunity to express their views and their respective positions on the content of the Harassment and Discrimination provision. On October 10, the Union requested the assistance of a Conciliator from the Ministry of Labour. With the assistance of the Conciliator, three meetings took place on the topic of Harassment and Discrimination, more specifically on the application of the University policy Against Sexual Violence.</p> Mon, 06 Jan 2020 18:41:22 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Negotiation update: SEU Trades & Powerhouse - Downtown and Macdonald Campus /hr/node/10346 <p>On September 12th, the University met with the representatives of the following three union groups: Trades (downtown), Powerhouse (downtown), and Macdonald Campus Trades and Powerhouse. These units are part of Local 800 of the Service Employees Union. Their collective agreements expired on May 31, 2019.</p> Tue, 29 Oct 2019 13:44:50 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Significant update regarding M unionization drive /hr/node/10318 <p>The attached <a href="/hr/files/hr/channels/attach/memorandum_-_all_m_staff.pdf">memo</a> published on August 5, 2019, describes significant updates regarding the M unionization drive.</p> <p>Related FAQs can be found <a href="/hr/channels/news/unionization-drive-faqs-august-2019-299155">here</a>.</p> Mon, 05 Aug 2019 17:12:47 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Negotiation update: AGSEM Unit 1 (Teaching Assistants) /hr/node/10313 <p>Since our last update in February, the parties have met eleven times and the next meeting is scheduled for July 10, 2019. Discussions pertaining to non-monetary provisions are almost concluded. Outstanding items have been left as pending, subject to further consultation with the parties’ respective constituents. The parties have reached agreements in the following matters: Workload and Hours of Work, Postings/Applications and Selection and Appointment.</p> Tue, 09 Jul 2019 20:04:35 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Negotiation update: MCLIU (Course Lecturers/Instructors) /hr/node/10312 <p>Since the appointment of a Conciliator from the Ministry of Labour in January 2019, the parties have met eleven times. The meetings enabled MCLIU and ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ negotiation committees to reiterate and clarify their proposals with respect to changes to the current collective agreement. The parties explained their proposals in detail to one another and to the Conciliator and engaged in discussions relative to topics such as Participation and Representation of Employees, Teaching Qualification Requirements, Course Allocation and Hiring of Employees.</p> Tue, 09 Jul 2019 20:02:39 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Negotiation update: AGSEM Unit 1 (Teaching Assistants) /hr/node/10253 <p>Since our last update, the parties met nine times throughout the Fall term and four times since the beginning of 2019. Each meeting lasted half a day. The discussions on several topics progressed and the parties were able to reach agreements on many articles, namely definitions, grievance and arbitration, union rights and privileges, disciplinary measures and employment files.</p> Tue, 19 Feb 2019 21:01:20 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Negotiation update: MCLIU (Course Lecturers/Instructors) /hr/node/10248 <p>Since the last update, the parties have met for half-day negotiation sessions on December 5 and January 15, 18 and 22. During these meetings, the parties further discussed and exchanged proposals relative to the course allocation clause. This clause has been the subject of many discussions between the parties in recent months, and as of yet the parties remain unable to reach an agreement.</p> Fri, 01 Feb 2019 16:19:37 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Negotiation update: MCLIU (Course Lecturers/Instructors) /hr/node/10237 <p>Since the last update, the parties met nine times for half-day negotiation sessions. These meetings were the occasion for the parties to initiate the exchange of proposals to address the issues related to the application of the reserve clause. This clause was the subject of many grievances during the life of the first agreement and is a significant source of disagreement between the parties.</p> Tue, 04 Dec 2018 14:57:42 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Negotiation update: MCLIU (Course Lecturers/Instructors) /hr/node/10230 <p>The parties met on Sept. 12, 14, 26 and October 3. They continued discussing the clause on the allocation of courses.</p> <p>On Sept. 12, the employer raised the issue of the availability of courses to graduate students, a topic that will require further discussions.</p> <p>As agreed by the parties on Sept. 14, the employer presented a working document that reiterated the objectives of the two parties and suggested possible solutions.</p> Mon, 15 Oct 2018 20:16:54 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University AGSEM Unit 1 (teaching assistants): Start of negotiations /hr/node/10228 <p>The parties met on Sept. 17 and Sept. 27, 2018. They shared their respective proposals concerning the renewal of the collective agreement, which expired on June 30, 2018. Each party explained its proposals and a discussion plan for the various articles was established. Discussions around the articles pertaining to the objective of the agreement and to the definitions led to agreements which will be ratified at a subsequent meeting. Three meetings are planned in October and other meeting dates will soon be confirmed.</p> Thu, 11 Oct 2018 20:59:45 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University MUNACA files six petitions to unionize employee groups /hr/node/10224 <p>On Wednesday, October 3, Quebec's <i>Tribunal administratif du travail </i>-- the government body that oversees unionization -- notified ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ that MUNACA has filed six petitions to unionize employee groups.</p> <p>The University will adhere to all applicable laws throughout this process, and in keeping with the Labour Code we have posted the attached document (on the right-hand side of this page), containing the petitions filed and associated hearing notices. We will communicate further as we learn more.</p> Thu, 04 Oct 2018 13:27:58 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Negotiation update: MCLIU (Course Lecturers/Instructors) /hr/node/10221 <p>The parties met on August 30 and 31 as well as on Sept. 5 and 7. They agreed on the content of the French version of the articles on Harassment and Intimidation and on Disciplinary Measures.</p> Fri, 14 Sep 2018 19:58:08 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Negotiation Update: MCLIU (Course Lecturers / Instructors) /hr/node/10207 <p>As part of their ongoing collective agreement negotiations, the ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ Course Lecturers and Instructors Union (MCLIU) and ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University met on June 26, 27, and 28, as well as July 6.</p> <p>On June 26, the parties completed the submission of their respective non-monetary proposals and discussed various aspects of the negotiation process, including the order in which topics will be addressed. They also confirmed meeting dates on July 6 and August 30 and 31.</p> Tue, 10 Jul 2018 14:24:10 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Negotiation Update: MCLIU (Course Lecturers / Instructors) /hr/node/10195 <p>On June 6, the ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ Course Lecturers and Instructors Union (MCLIU) and ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University met to begin negotiations with respect to the renewal of their collective agreement, which is currently set to expire on October 29, 2018.</p> <p>The parties exchanged opening statements and initial proposals and briefly explained their positions. They also discussed logistical items regarding future meetings, communications methods, etc. The parties aim to finalize a meeting calendar shortly, and to jointly determine the order in which key topics will be negotiated.</p> Fri, 08 Jun 2018 21:25:20 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University AMURE (Research Associates / Research Assistants) members ratify new collective agreement /hr/node/10192 <p>On May 30, AMURE members voted to ratify the terms of a new collective agreement. ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ’s administration has likewise approved these terms, and the parties will meet on June 18 to sign the agreement. It will be posted to the Human Resources website as soon as it has been signed, and will remain in effect until May 30, 2021.</p> <p>In the meantime, HR’s Labour Relations team will host a series of information sessions for supervisors of research associates and research assistants – these supervisors should be receiving invitations shortly.</p> Thu, 31 May 2018 19:50:30 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Agreement in Principle: AMURE (Research Associates / Research Assistants) /hr/node/10183 <p>On April 26, an agreement in principle was reached between the parties regarding the terms of their collective agreement. Previously, research associates and research assistants were part of separate bargaining units, whose collective agreements expired in April 2016. They have since merged into a single bargaining unit.</p> Fri, 27 Apr 2018 19:57:42 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Negotiation Update: AMURE (Research Associates/Assistants) /hr/node/10177 <p>On January 23, AMURE and ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University reconvened in the presence of a conciliator appointed by the Ministry of Labour to review the status of ongoing negotiations with respect to the collective agreement. The Union obtained clarifications regarding the University’s position on benefits, short-term disability and working hours.</p> Fri, 16 Mar 2018 19:35:25 +0000 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University