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.
Hours of Work
APSA has launched a working group of advocates to help APSA members determine if their role is eligible for monetary overtime compensation.
As part of creating a better working and learning environment for staff with families, SFU felt that a safe, inclusive, welcoming space for breastfeeding/chestfeeding and other feeding-related activities (i.e. pumping, preparing formula etc.) would benefit the entire community.
Each month, our Advocacy Committee answers your questions about the AD 10 policies (aka, your terms and conditions of employment.)
Hello, I’m Laya Behbahani, the chair of APSA’s Advocacy Committee. On behalf of the committee, I’m answering your questions about elective surgeries and sick leave.
Please give a warm welcome to these new APSA members who have joined us in the past month.
Al-Autman, Zahra Mohammed
Student Recruitment Liaison Coordinator
New to SFU
AVPSI Stud Recruitment & Admissions Administration
Associate VP Students
Blazs, Laura
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: