Arbitrations and Grievances
APSA advocates have several ongoing grievances and investigations on bullying and harassment, return to work and hours of work. We can’t give any details due to confidentiality issues. Please see this infographic on the Life of a Grievance to learn more about how the grievance process works.
In May, Spain's legislative cabinet approved a draft bill to grant paid medical leave for "women who suffer from severe period pain." Spain is the first European country to advance such legislation, as Japan, South Korea, and Indonesia already have such laws. Italy put forward similar legislation in 2017, but it was ultimately not approved.
In Canada, an Ontario-based employer recently implemented a company-wide menstrual leave policy of one day a month—up to twelve paid days off a year. While many celebrated the announcement, some questions arose.
Matthew Menzies is an APSA board member and also a member of CUHSC (SFU's Central University Health and Safety Committee). We asked Matthew to speak a bit more about the committee, its work at SFU and how the committee helps with your safety on the various campuses.
Can you tell me a little more about what CUHSC is?
While the below letter on the revised procedures was presented to CJ Rowe, who was tasked with receiving feedback, our comments are directed to the University's senior administration, where responsibility for the policy rests.
May 13, 2022
Re: SFU’s Review of GP 47 Policy and Procedures
Dear CJ:
The Joint Compensation Review Committee (JCRC) was formed as part of the arbitrated award during the 2014 round of bargaining. Its purpose is to make recommendations for a total compensation package for APSA members.
There are weeks in my role as executive director when the same troubling issue comes forward multiple times.
Part of our core purpose at APSA involves promoting professionalism, excellence and encouraging your professional and career development.
As an APSA member, you can participate in workshops, webinars, and pre-COVID, networking events. As part of our own professional development, the APSA team also looks for ways to learn and improve our skills.
Here are a few free or paid courses that you may find helpful in your professional and career development. We've certainly found them beneficial for our team.
Charity Village
According to Benefits Canada, 54% of Canadian employers are adopting a hybrid workplace, and 57% of Canadian employees are looking for work that has a flexible workweek. Here are some examples of companies that have successfully adopted a hybrid or 4-day workweek.