Brief August Updates Layoffs Since last month’s newsletter, two additional APSA members have been laid off, bringing the total number of members laid off to 87.

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. This committee has updated several policies, which will be sent to the SFU Board of Governors for approval in the fall.

SFU have several resources to support staff and departments with accommodations. If you or a team member needs accommodations, here are some ways to access or learn about the available accommodations that staff can access at SFU. What Is An Accommodation? Staff accommodations refer to modifications or adjustments that enable employees to perform their job duties effectively despite personal challenges. These accommodations can include physical changes to the workplace, flexible work arrangements, and mental health support.

  Members comments: Please ensure hybrid work is protected. This is my top priority. I have recently had one of my WFH days removed. My team now only gets 1 per week. I’d rather have 2 WFH days per week and no salary increase. On temporary work

Overtime Issues at SFU

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.

Disclaimer: This is just general information on the pension plan. If you need to learn more about your pension contributions or the administration of the Plan for financial planning purposes, please contact SFU’s pension office at pensions@sfu.ca. Resources:

SFU and New Revenue Streams May 19, 2025

June Update

As a member of SFU's Queer Collective, board member, Tess Williams is inviting people to learn more about this SFU committee and group.

Hello APSA Members, As you all know, we usually publish a list of new members. However, due to the move to the new mail list service, APSA has encountered some issues.

Negotiations Joint University/Association Committee: JUAC has been meeting monthly to discuss and attempt to resolve such 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.

Each month, our Advocacy Committee answers your questions about the AD 10 policies (aka, your terms and conditions of employment.) Hello. I'm Mike Peragine, chair of APSA's Advocacy Committee. I'm answering your question about the workload issues on behalf of the committee.

Additional Documents Colin Taylor Award JCRC Mediated Agreement

The Fight for Market Salary Parity Introduction

May Update

Please warmly welcome these new APSA members who have joined us in the past month.   Abuhalaweh, Nadin Executive Coordinator New to SFU Centre for Dialogue VPA Engagement and Dialogue   Breckon, Jennifer Laura

Negotiations Joint University/Association Committee: JUAC has been meeting monthly to discuss and attempt to resolve such 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.

Our dedicated volunteers have worked tirelessly on behalf of you, our members! Their time involves attending committee meetings, creating proposals, writing negotiation points, meeting with senior administration and defending members via Zoom meetings, email and in person.

Subtle Signs of Bullying and Harassment In recent years, there has been increased awareness about bullying and harassment in various environments such as schools, workplaces, and online platforms. While many staff members can recognize overt acts of aggression, there are more subtle signs that can indicate a problem. Understanding these signs is crucial for preventing a toxic environment and supporting those affected.

Hello everyone, This month, I’m turning over my column to APSA’s member services officer, Aicha Etrew. Aicha writes about equity issues at SFU.

April Update

Please warmly welcome these new APSA members who have joined us in the past month.   Arnold-Wallinger, Joe Officer Building & Facilities  New to SFU  FAS Office of the Dean Faculty of Applied Sciences Bajracharya, Shovan Program Manager, International Education Temporary Promotion   Education Office of the Dean     Faculty Of Education Chen Donald, Gail Hui  Manager, Finance and Operation  

Negotiations Joint University/Association Committee: JUAC has been meeting monthly to discuss and attempt to resolve such 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.

Each month, our advocates answer your questions about workplace challenges, the AD 10 policies, and how they’re applied. Questions? Submit them anonymously here. These questions will be answered in a monthly advocacy corner issue. For an immediate answer, please contact APSA.

Quiet bullying or indirect aggression at work is hostile behaviour that harms another person without the aggressor being obvious. Some of the ways that this can occur is through reputational harm, like gossip, otherwise known as relational aggression. Relational aggression can be either a covert or overt way of hurting or damaging others due to relationships or group exclusion.

Hybrid Work and Accountability There are times in my role when I find myself still startled by apparent institutional thinking.  Let me explain.

March Update It has been a busy month for APSA. Here are some of the key updates over the past few weeks: