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UVic Faculty and Librarians Approve Certification as a Union

UVic Faculty and Librarians Approve Certification as a Union

The official results of the certification vote are as follows: Eligible voters: 860 Votes cast: 711 Percentage turnout: 82.67 per cent The question voted upon was: “Do you want the University of Victoria Faculty Association to become a certified union that will represent you in collective bargaining with your employer?” Total ballots: 711 Spoiled ballots: 0 Valid ballots: 711 In favour: 448 Opposed: 263 As a result of the vote, the Faculty Association will be certified as a union under…

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Certification Day – December 4, 2013

Certification Day – December 4, 2013

The Faculty Association will be holding a Certification Day on December 4, 2013.  Details are as follows:   UVicFa Certification Day Wednesday, December 4th 10:00 am-3:30 pm Student Union Building: Upper Room Just drop by for a morning coffee, lunch, or stay for the day ! ·       Free coffee/tea and snacks all day! ·       Pizza lunch/refreshments   (11:30-1:00 pm) ·       Panel discussion: Certification: Why Now? (1-2 pm) ·       Free UVicFA gift items ·       SIGN A UNION CARD ·       DROP OFF A SIGNED…

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Arbitration Wraps Up

Arbitration Wraps Up

On Friday afternoon, September 27, the salary and benefit arbitration hearing between the University and the Faculty Association before arbitrator Colin Taylor concluded. The Framework Agreement calls for the arbitrator to make a ruling within 30 working days; however, the arbitrator requested an extension, which the parties agreed to. The arbitrator indicated that he would provide his award as soon as possible. This concludes what has been a very long process of preparatory work, negotiations, mediation and arbitration for which…

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