Question 1

Collective Bargaining Update #06

cpandersonmtroyalca · Accepted Answer

[the pdf of this blog post is available here]

Dear MRFA Members,

We're pleased to share insights from our recent Collective Bargaining Meeting #2, held on March 5, 2024. Here's a comprehensive recap of the key discussions and outcomes:

1. Format of the Collective Agreement:

The Parties discussed transitioning to "LaTex" for a typeset, manageable, and easy-to-use collective agreement, considering the advantages and challenges of the software. Ultimately, we agreed to form a sub-committee to further explore the topic.

2. Attendance at Court Proceedings:

MRFA proposed the creation of a leave related to attendance of court proceedings for those called as jurors, witnesses, or parties to disputes.
The Board is developing a counterproposal addressing concerns raised during discussions.

3. Political Participation:

MRFA proposed the codification of protections for employees seeking election to political positions and elected into political office.
The Board is developing a counterproposal to address concerns about the broadness of language.

4. Definition of Immediate Family:

MRFA proposed an update to align with the definition used by the Government of Canada in its administration of EI Benefits.
The Board is developing a counterproposal related to the definition and its placement within the agreement.

5. Contract Employee Cancellation Payment:

The parties discussed the cancellation payment, including notice period in which a cancellation payment is owed to an Employee, that amount of the cancellation payment, and existing language that allows for the cancellation payment not to be paid.
MRFA proposed increasing the notification period to 10 working days and modifying the existing to remove the Employer’s discretion in not paying the cancellation payment.
The Board is developing an initial proposal in response.

6. Transition Period Process (MOU re. Senior Lecturers):

The parties reviewed the existing MOU regarding the Creation and Phasing-in of Senior Lecturers and the associated reports of the phasing in. Discussion focused on differing opinions regarding the longevity of the Fixed-term appointment category; with the parties agreeing to continue the discussion at a future meeting.

Stay tuned for further updates as we navigate through the collective bargaining process. Your engagement and support are crucial as we work towards a fair and mutually beneficial agreement.

Thank you for your ongoing commitment.

Sincerely,

The Collective Bargaining Caucus

Quick Chat Catalysts

Your Negotiating Team is providing you with details from bargaining meetings with the Board’s Team to ensure that the Membership is able to stay informed of the bargaining issues and progress throughout the process. These updates are being sent privately in accordance with the established ground rules for this round of bargaining. There are bargaining meetings scheduled with the employer almost every week and these blogs will be linked in the weekly bulletins if they are not sent out as individual emails.
- Consider - what is your position on the items discussed this week?
- Discuss - talk about these topics with your colleagues and encourage them to read the blog - mrfa.net/bargaining/blog.

Question 2

Collective Bargaining Update #06

cpandersonmtroyalca · Accepted Answer

[the pdf of this blog post is available here]

Dear MRFA Members,

We're pleased to share insights from our recent Collective Bargaining Meeting #2, held on March 5, 2024. Here's a comprehensive recap of the key discussions and outcomes:

1. Format of the Collective Agreement:

The Parties discussed transitioning to "LaTex" for a typeset, manageable, and easy-to-use collective agreement, considering the advantages and challenges of the software. Ultimately, we agreed to form a sub-committee to further explore the topic.

2. Attendance at Court Proceedings:

MRFA proposed the creation of a leave related to attendance of court proceedings for those called as jurors, witnesses, or parties to disputes.
The Board is developing a counterproposal addressing concerns raised during discussions.

3. Political Participation:

MRFA proposed the codification of protections for employees seeking election to political positions and elected into political office.
The Board is developing a counterproposal to address concerns about the broadness of language.

4. Definition of Immediate Family:

MRFA proposed an update to align with the definition used by the Government of Canada in its administration of EI Benefits.
The Board is developing a counterproposal related to the definition and its placement within the agreement.

5. Contract Employee Cancellation Payment:

The parties discussed the cancellation payment, including notice period in which a cancellation payment is owed to an Employee, that amount of the cancellation payment, and existing language that allows for the cancellation payment not to be paid.
MRFA proposed increasing the notification period to 10 working days and modifying the existing to remove the Employer’s discretion in not paying the cancellation payment.
The Board is developing an initial proposal in response.

6. Transition Period Process (MOU re. Senior Lecturers):

The parties reviewed the existing MOU regarding the Creation and Phasing-in of Senior Lecturers and the associated reports of the phasing in. Discussion focused on differing opinions regarding the longevity of the Fixed-term appointment category; with the parties agreeing to continue the discussion at a future meeting.

Stay tuned for further updates as we navigate through the collective bargaining process. Your engagement and support are crucial as we work towards a fair and mutually beneficial agreement.

Thank you for your ongoing commitment.

Sincerely,

The Collective Bargaining Caucus

Quick Chat Catalysts

Your Negotiating Team is providing you with details from bargaining meetings with the Board’s Team to ensure that the Membership is able to stay informed of the bargaining issues and progress throughout the process. These updates are being sent privately in accordance with the established ground rules for this round of bargaining. There are bargaining meetings scheduled with the employer almost every week and these blogs will be linked in the weekly bulletins if they are not sent out as individual emails.
- Consider - what is your position on the items discussed this week?
- Discuss - talk about these topics with your colleagues and encourage them to read the blog - mrfa.net/bargaining/blog.

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