We strongly advise that you have an APSA representative with you for any Manulife meetings about your long-term disability claims and your return to work issues. An advocate will ensure your rights are robustly represented.
You can contact APSA or request an APSA representative for several types of meetings, including:
New APSA Members: June
Please give a warm welcome to these new APSA members.
Armos, Nicole
Analyst, Knowledge & Practice
External Relations Administrator
External Relations
Benkrima, Laila
Joti Muker, a senior advisor for the Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology, recently graduated with a master's degree of applied legal sciences. Her determination, grit and unwavering support from family and managers helped her realize her dream.
Results from Hours of Work Grievance
SFU has agreed to fully compensate two APSA members on an hour-for-hour basis for extra hours (overtime) worked. The members were compensated either by time off in lieu or monetarily. SFU has acknowledged that the time-in-lieu documents imposed by the leadership involved were invalid.
Each month, our APSA Advocates answer your questions about workplace challenges, the AD 10 policies and how they’re applied.
APSA is continuing discussions with the University to come to an agreement during these challenging times — an agreement that is in your best interests. We are committed to working collaboratively with the University to achieve this. If an agreement can't be reached, we will proceed to formal bargaining. Your Salary and Benefits Committee will continue to keep you updated.
Hello, I'm Andrew Boden, APSA's Executive Director and an advocate on our Advocacy Committee. I'm answering your questions related to our AD 10 policies. Questions? Submit them anonymously here. These questions will be answered in a future monthly advocacy corner issue. For an immediate answer, please contact us.