There's been a lot of talk about the SFU budget recently. Notably, a softening job market and other global dynamics have been affecting international and domestic student enrollments, the province is reviewing post-secondary funding models, and it's also a bargaining year, where employee groups are looking for general wage increases to keep up with inflation.
There has also been a lot of talk that departments should tighten their belts and wait out this difficult time.
When Trin came to see me, she was planning on quitting the job she’d held at SFU for five years. She told me that her new supervisor had her work long hours three to four times a week and would text or phone on her weekends about work issues, sometimes late at night.
Dear APSA Members,
I’m excited to introduce you to your new Salary and Benefits team. These volunteers exhibit a variety of strengths and represent a range of working groups at SFU.
Although we recently completed negotiations in December 2021, the negotiated contract period has now ended, and APSA is preparing for another round of bargaining with SFU.
Please give a warm welcome to these new APSA members who have joined us in the past month.
Adams, Elizabeth
Coordinator Indigenous Student Life
New to SFU
AVPSI Indigenous Student Centre
Assoc VP, Students
Anyankpele, Ruth
Human Resources Associate
Are you looking to help improve other members' work lives? Consider becoming an advocate.
Arbitrations and Grievances
APSA has filed a grievance based on article 9.2 of our Basic Agreement. This is to dispute the University's problematic distribution of the professional development fund reimbursement payout for temporary members from our last round of bargaining. We hope to resolve this matter as soon as possible.
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Hello everyone,