Negotiations
Joint University/Association Committee: JUAC has been meeting monthly to discuss and attempt to resolve matters of mutual concern as may arise. These matters may include updates to legislation, flexible working conditions, and other items that can affect APSA members’ terms and conditions of employment and work life at SFU.
Dear APSA Members,
I'm pleased to introduce your 2025 Salary and Benefits Committee. These fantastic volunteers, representing a wide range of working groups across SFU, bring invaluable strengths and experience to the table as we prepare for the upcoming compensation negotiations.
On Tuesday, November 30, 1982, the SFU Board of Governors passed a motion which stated that the Board approve the policy of establishing the job rate for Administrative/Professional positions at the 60th percentile of the rates paid by a reference group of employers. These employers included large organizations, both public and private, mainly located in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. SFU's aims were to attract and retain the best talent. They had used consultants to do thorough research, and Dr.
An Update on SFU’s Budget and Finance Issues
July 10, 2025
July Updates
Layoffs
Please complete the APSA Bargaining Priorities Survey 2025
We’re preparing to negotiate our collective agreement with Simon Fraser University, and we want to hear from you, our members. Your feedback, through the APSA 2025 Bargaining Priorities Survey, will directly influence our bargaining priorities and provide us with a comprehensive understanding of the key issues that matter most to you. We’re counting on your participation to make this a success.
Tess Williams played a vital role as an APSA board member, advocating for the inclusion of gender-affirming care in the extended healthcare benefits for SFU employees. Her activism for gender-affirming healthcare extends beyond SFU. Tess is also a part of the Society for Advocacy for Gender-Affirming Healthcare (SAGAH). SAGAH is supporting The Enchanté Network's letter to Health Minister Osborne and policy staff on gender affirming surgeon recruitment in British Columbia. They are:
Negotiations
Joint University/Association Committee: JUAC has been meeting monthly to discuss and attempt to resolve matters of mutual concern as may arise. These matters may include updates to legislation, flexible working conditions, and other items that can affect APSA members’ terms and conditions of employment and work life at SFU.