Question 1

Collective Bargaining Update #03

cpandersonmtroyalca · Accepted Answer

[view the pdf version here]

Thank you for your unwavering commitment over the past month and a half in engaging with us on the critical topics surrounding the Bargaining Mandate. Your active participation has significantly shaped our priorities for the upcoming round of collective bargaining.

Within the Bargaining Mandate, we have identified six key areas of consideration, each housing a range of discrete issues that we will address. These areas—Compensation & Benefits; Indigenization & Decolonization; Pathways to Permanency; Association Rights; Scholarship & Research; and Faculty Workload—represent the multifaceted aspects crucial to our collective goals.

During our recent meeting, attendees echoed a resounding call for specific priorities. Members spoke strongly about the need to reduce instructional workloads, reflecting the shared concern for the well-being of our members. We also heard the strong desire for measures to recover compensation, ensuring that purchasing power is maintained in the face of high inflation and increased costs of living.

Your support has been invaluable, and as we move forward it will serve as the driving force behind our collective efforts.

Notably, we had an impressive 388 responses to the online ballot sent out yesterday, January 16, we're thrilled to announce that the MRFA membership has overwhelmingly supported the Bargaining Mandate, with an impressive 93% in favor.

This resounding support for the mandate reflects the unity and strength of our collective voice, setting a solid foundation for the negotiations ahead. Now we head towards a key milestone: interest-focussed bargaining training about which we report in a negotiations blog.

Meanwhile stay informed! Here’s what you can do:

Visit the MRFA website for up-to-date knowledge on the collective bargaining process.
Register for the PD Series - Bargaining for Collective Rights: A Collective Responsibility [link: bit.ly/W2024PDseries].
Explore valuable resources from the previous PD Series related to collective bargaining, available here: [link: https://mrfa.net/committee-and-activities/bargaining/bargainingresources/].
Engage in conversations with colleagues and students about recent developments and the personal stakes for all involved.

Your active involvement ensures a successful and collaborative bargaining process. Thank you for your dedication, and let's move forward together.

The Collective Bargaining Caucus.

Quick Chat Catalysts

* You can help us by talking with colleagues about the following items

Special General Meeting Highlights – The Bargaining Mandate identifies six key areas of consideration —Compensation & Benefits; Indigenization & Decolonization; Pathways; Rights & Privileges; Scholarship & Research; and Workload— each housing a range of discrete issues that we are eager to address.
Voting Session Outcome – Celebrates the overwhelming support for the Bargaining Mandate during the voting session.
Member Involvement Checklist -
- Encourage colleagues to visit the MRFA website regularly
- discuss the importance of understanding job action and individual power within the collective bargaining process,
- share the benefits of participating in the PD Series and
- Exploring valuable resources related to collective bargaining at mrfa.net

Question 2

Collective Bargaining Update #03

cpandersonmtroyalca · Accepted Answer

[view the pdf version here]

Thank you for your unwavering commitment over the past month and a half in engaging with us on the critical topics surrounding the Bargaining Mandate. Your active participation has significantly shaped our priorities for the upcoming round of collective bargaining.

Within the Bargaining Mandate, we have identified six key areas of consideration, each housing a range of discrete issues that we will address. These areas—Compensation & Benefits; Indigenization & Decolonization; Pathways to Permanency; Association Rights; Scholarship & Research; and Faculty Workload—represent the multifaceted aspects crucial to our collective goals.

During our recent meeting, attendees echoed a resounding call for specific priorities. Members spoke strongly about the need to reduce instructional workloads, reflecting the shared concern for the well-being of our members. We also heard the strong desire for measures to recover compensation, ensuring that purchasing power is maintained in the face of high inflation and increased costs of living.

Your support has been invaluable, and as we move forward it will serve as the driving force behind our collective efforts.

Notably, we had an impressive 388 responses to the online ballot sent out yesterday, January 16, we're thrilled to announce that the MRFA membership has overwhelmingly supported the Bargaining Mandate, with an impressive 93% in favor.

This resounding support for the mandate reflects the unity and strength of our collective voice, setting a solid foundation for the negotiations ahead. Now we head towards a key milestone: interest-focussed bargaining training about which we report in a negotiations blog.

Meanwhile stay informed! Here’s what you can do:

Visit the MRFA website for up-to-date knowledge on the collective bargaining process.
Register for the PD Series - Bargaining for Collective Rights: A Collective Responsibility [link: bit.ly/W2024PDseries].
Explore valuable resources from the previous PD Series related to collective bargaining, available here: [link: https://mrfa.net/committee-and-activities/bargaining/bargainingresources/].
Engage in conversations with colleagues and students about recent developments and the personal stakes for all involved.

Your active involvement ensures a successful and collaborative bargaining process. Thank you for your dedication, and let's move forward together.

The Collective Bargaining Caucus.

Quick Chat Catalysts

* You can help us by talking with colleagues about the following items

Special General Meeting Highlights – The Bargaining Mandate identifies six key areas of consideration —Compensation & Benefits; Indigenization & Decolonization; Pathways; Rights & Privileges; Scholarship & Research; and Workload— each housing a range of discrete issues that we are eager to address.
Voting Session Outcome – Celebrates the overwhelming support for the Bargaining Mandate during the voting session.
Member Involvement Checklist -
- Encourage colleagues to visit the MRFA website regularly
- discuss the importance of understanding job action and individual power within the collective bargaining process,
- share the benefits of participating in the PD Series and
- Exploring valuable resources related to collective bargaining at mrfa.net

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