Please warmly welcome these new APSA members who have joined us in the past month.
Bergner, Steven
Associate Director, Data Analytics
Additional Job
Big Data Hub
VPR VP Research Summary
Chen, Debbie
Junior Business Analyst
New Appointment
SFU Budget
APSA, along with other SFU employee groups, received communication from SFU about the need to make operational changes. They further announced administrative job losses and a voluntary separation program, which APSA was not consulted on in terms of its development. We will pursue all avenues available to prevent any job loss to members.
Learn more at:
https://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/administrativ…
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 phone calls, email and in person.
A Little, but Not a Lot on SFU’s Budget and Involuntary Layoffs
April 11, 2024
April Update
APSA received an official letter from SFU this morning (Wednesday, March 6, 2024), outlining the $50 million shortfall announced by SFU's Chief Budget Officer and Vice president of Finance on January 31st.
Despite not apparently filing for deficit approval as per our February 2024 bulletin, the University is requesting to meet with APSA and relayed notice that SFU intends to restructure organizational operations, potentially leading to a significant number of job losses for APSA staff.
We are saddened to announce that after almost eleven years working for APSA, Angela Vass will be leaving APSA and her role as senior labour relations officer for a fantastic opportunity at the BC Nurses Union.