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.
Here are some quick updates on current issues:
Arbitrations and Grievances
APSA is currently preparing for three arbitrations, the Colin Taylor Award arbitration and two individual member arbitrations: one on hours of work and another on human rights. We can't disclose any details of these member arbitrations due to confidentiality issues.
During these times of quarantine and pandemic, people often take the opportunity to reflect. How much toilet paper does the average person use in a month? Should I change out of my pajamas before noon? And most importantly... what is APSA?
As social distancing is in effect, our plans for APSA professional development have had to change. We are planning your APSA online workshops and will announce these as they become available.
Also, thank you to our members who gave us ideas for workshops that you would like to see from us. We are considering all your suggestions.
In the meantime, we've curated some workshops that may be of interest to you from LinkedIn Learning, edX and Coursera.
Thank you for taking the time and effort to participate in our annual member survey. Here are the results of this year's survey. A few members asked for answers to specific questions, please contact APSA directly as we require more information from you to answer these questions. Your call or email is confidential.
We would also like to congratulate the winner of our draw for a $25 Amazon Gift Card...
During these times, you're stepping up and doing your part to reduce the effects of COVID-19. You've been working hard to keep SFU running and engaged. You're leading teams, moving the University to remote teaching and learning and communicating our new normal during this pandemic. All of you have shown strength, productivity and agility.