Recently, we've been analyzing the reports and findings of bullying and harassment cases made over the past four years. These are cases where APSA members are typically the complainants—are filing a complaint alleging bullying and harassment against someone else at the University.
Our analysis has had some disquieting, preliminary results.
In SFU's bullying and harassment canvas course, the University gives examples of what constitutes bullying and harassment. These include:
After celebrating a jubilant Pride parade this past weekend after a three-year hiatus and seeing the enthusiastic crowds that showed their support, I began to wonder if the LGBTQ+ community feels that same support at work?
In 2020, McKinsey quarterly surveyed 2000 employees worldwide. They focused on employees who were LGBTQ+ to find out how inclusive their workplace was for them.
Arbitrations and Grievances
APSA advocates have several ongoing grievances and investigations on accommodations, 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.
Each month, our Advocacy Committee answers your questions about the AD 10 policies (aka, your terms and conditions of employment.)
Hello, I’m Angela Vass, Member Services Coordinator for APSA. On behalf of the committee, I’m answering a question posed by an APEX member about a toxic workplace situation at SFU.
Please give a warm welcome to these new APSA members who have joined us in the past month.
Aratake, Miwako
International Student Immigration Advisor
Rehire
AVPSI International Student Services
Associate VP, Students
Borg, Erica Marie
Administrative Assistant
Rehire
People & Organization Development
Human Resources
Chireboah-Ansah, Robert
Study Abroad Officer
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.
On September 21, 2020, there was a presentation by the AASUA (Association of Academic Staff of University of Alberta) and NASA (Non-Academic Staff Association) to their memberships. It was called Lessons From Down Under: Restructuring at the University of Sydney. The Associations discussed the restructuring that followed their senior administrations respective use of UniForum data.
Please give a warm welcome to these new APSA members who have joined us in the past month.
Acheampong, Deborah
Coordinator, Events & Communications
Temporary Promotion
Computing Science
Faculty of Applied Sciences
Amsden, Jackie
Communications Officer